The present invention provides an improved humidifier, having a novel tank design. The humidifier includes a misting assembly, a water tank and a base supporting the misting assembly and the water tank. The water tank and misting assembly are mated together immediately adjacent to one another on top of the base to form a column on the base. The water tank is removable from the base and includes a cap with a valve gasket at its bottom. The valve gasket of the water tank is opened upon placing the water tank on the base. The base further includes a recessed portion for receiving the water from the water tank and feeding the water to direct to the misting assembly.