Need to keep essential items out of sight or give your bathroom a luxury look? Start with our pick of vanity units.
A new vanity is a simple way to refresh a bathroom and tailor it to your needs. The latest designs are a lesson in good looks and functionality, and there’s a huge range to choose from. Check out the vanities below for inspiration.
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The Happy D.2 vanity unit (£1,706) by Sieger Design for Duravit is teamed with the Happy D.2 washbasin, £714.
Save space with a single vanity
A single vanity with a modest-sized basin and cupboard space underneath is particularly practical in a small bathroom. Choose a wall-mounted unit to keep the floor clear and to create an illusion of space, and use door fronts with recessed handles to enhance the streamlined aesthetic. Wall-mounted taps (rather than deck-mounted) will keep the surface of your basin clear of visual clutter.
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This Laufen vanity unit in dark walnut veneer, priced around £1,760, will fit into the smallest of homes. Also pictured is the Ino basin, around £375.
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The small but perfectly formed Coco vanity unit from Ripples is priced from £1665.
Double up for less stress
Avoid bumping heads over the basin: opt for a double vanity with an oversized trough or matching sinks. Look for a wall-hung model if you want an airy and contemporary look or a floor-standing piece for a more traditional design.
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Bring a touch of romance to your bathroom with the art deco inspired Imogen by Justin Van Breda for CP Hart, from £1,300.
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This double vanity unit in Peacock Blue is from Utopia‘s Roseberry collection of painted timber bathroom furniture. It also features a marble-effect solid surface worktop. Priced £2,475, as shown.
The right height
Nothing says contemporary like a sleek wall-mounted vanity. You can also set it at the correct height for you – ideal if you use a wheelchair or are particularly tall.
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S Line in solid limed oak is available in three sizes and priced from £1,881 (including the basin but excluding the taps) at Aston Matthews.
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Fired Earth‘s wall-hung Lugano double basin and four-drawer unit (£1,900) is shown here in a white gloss finish called Lucido. Taps are sold separately.
Go for floor-standing
We’re seeing more and more bathroom pieces that wouldn’t look out of place in the bedroom or living room. Bang on this trend are floor-standing vanities that look more like elegant designer furniture than functional bathroom basics.
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Catchpole & Rye’s Pyrford vanity is fashioned from mahogany and arabascato marble and priced £3,900.
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The Milano vanity unit by Cielo Ceramica is available at CP Hart from £2,780.
Don’t cut corners
Minimalist in look and space saving in design, a corner vanity unit is ideal when you need to make the most of all available space. You don’t have to compromise on functionality either: many models come with generous wash space and enough storage to stash away all your bathroom essentials. For a sleek look, go for a handless design with an unobtrusive recessed grip or push-to-open mechanism.
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The Svelte corner unit and cast mineral marble basin will cost you £1,275 from Bauhaus Bathrooms. Three other finishes are available in addition to eucalyptus (shown).
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This Alpine unit from Bathstore, priced around £270, has a simple aesthetic and offers plenty of storage space.
Conceal and reveal
Use drawer dividers inside your vanity to keep your bathroom essentials in order. Drawers-within-drawers (see Heima by Roca below) also maximise the space available. Note the space-saving syphon cut-out that makes the most of the interior by allowing the drawers to extend fully.
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From Frontline Bathrooms comes the Aquanatural wall-hung vanity (£795) featuring a solid surface basin and two wood-effect soft close drawers.
Show your colour confidence
A coloured vanity from the likes of Duravit and Bagno Design will bring a splash of colour to a white bathroom. Taking the plunge with colour will instantly inject personality and make your space feel more luxurious.
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Exuding an Art Deco feel, the Art vanity in Gloss Water Blue by Bagnodesign is priced at £810 for the 70cm-wide model and £845 for the composite basin.
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This bespoke vanity by Roselind Wilson Design features a chunky top offset by cupboard doors with a textured finish that mimics metal mesh.
Go bespoke
If you’re struggling to find a vanity to suit your style and space, it could be time to commission a bespoke piece. This can be built to suit your space – nooks, crannies and all – as well as your height and accessibility requirements.
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A bespoke vanity unit by Roselind Wilson Design.