Bathroom Vanity Units

Put simply, a vanity unit is a modular piece of bathroom furniture that combines a sink with a storage cabinet. A sink is built into the vanity unit and the plumbing is concealed within the frame. The vanity unit frame also houses extra storage space in the form of a drawer, or multiple drawers. Many units may have a cupboard with a door or double doors in place of or combined with drawers for maximum storage.

There are a number of advantages to choosing a vanity unit over a simple sink. Vanity units have the benefit of added storage space, allowing you to store away and organise bathroom essentials. Vanity units also conceal sink traps and unsightly pipework for a neatly finished bathroom. Often available in a range of designs and materials, a vanity unit also allows you to introduce colour and style into your bathroom to reflect the unique look of your wider home.

There is a huge variety of bathroom vanity units available, depending on your style, space and practical requirements.

FLOORSTANDING VANITY UNITS

The most recognisable type of vanity unit is a vanity that is floor-mounted or floor-standing. This style of vanity unit is designed to be installed directly on the ground as an independent piece of furniture. A floor-standing vanity unit not only houses a sink but often includes ample storage space as well, such as drawers or cupboards with interior shelving.

WALL HUNG VANITY UNITS

A wall mounted, wall hung or floating vanity unit is a style of bathroom furniture that is installed on the wall using metal brackets for support. Wall hung bathroom vanities are quite a contemporary style of vanity unit, and a wall mounted unit has the added benefit of opening up bathroom floor space, making small bathrooms look more spacious. Most wall hung vanity units feature large, pull-to-open drawers for added storage.

COUNTERTOP VANITY UNITS

Designed to be paired with a countertop basin and a worktop, this style of vanity unit gives an elegant, statement look to your bathroom, while providing additional surface space. Countertop vanity units often require a tall or wall mounted basin mixer to suit the height of the basin. Most commonly seen in wall-hung configurations.

INSET BASIN VANITY UNITS

An inset basin or underslung vanity unit features a sink style that sits entirely within the bathroom furniture and is combined with a stone or resin worktop for added surface space. Inset sink vanity units are considered to be more traditional in style and give a luxurious, clean finish to your bathroom design.

DOUBLE VANITY UNITS

A double vanity unit is a larger sized bathroom unit that houses two basins, allowing for two people to use the washspace at once. Ideal for family bathrooms or spacious ensuites, double vanity units are available in both freestanding and wall hung styles.

CLOAKROOM VANITY UNITS

Perfect for smaller bathrooms, powder rooms or ensuite bathrooms, a cloakroom vanity unit is a compact bathroom furniture unit with a small washspace that is usually no more than 400mm in width, and can also be designed to fit into narrow spaces or even corners. A cloakroom vanity unit will likely feature either drawer or shelving storage. Available in both floorstanding and wall hung vanity designs.

Vanity units generally range in size from a 400mm compact cloakroom unit to a 1200mm double basin vanity unit, and there are many size variations between that. Most mid sized bathrooms would best suit a 600mm or 700mm vanity unit, while a smaller bathroom would benefit from a vanity unit either 500mm or under that size. Spacious bathrooms have the luxury of opting for larger 800mm, 1000mm or 1200mm vanity sizes.