Your bathroom vanity is one of the most important features in your bathroom. It provides essential storage, serves as the main workspace for your daily routine and plays a major role in the overall appearance of the room.
But choosing the right vanity involves more than finding a style and colour you love.
Here are some important things to consider before making your selection.
Before browsing vanity styles, measure your bathroom carefully.
Consider:
A slightly wider vanity may provide much-needed storage, but it shouldn’t make the room uncomfortable to use.
Both styles have advantages.
Floating Vanities
Wall-mounted or floating vanities create a more open appearance by exposing more of the floor underneath.
They can make smaller bathrooms feel more spacious and make cleaning the floor easier.
However, proper wall support and plumbing clearances need to be considered during installation.
Floor-Mounted Vanities
Traditional floor-mounted vanities provide a more substantial appearance and can offer generous storage.
They’re available in a wide variety of sizes, configurations and finishes.
The best choice depends on your bathroom layout, storage requirements and preferred design.
This is a decision worth thinking about carefully.
Drawers often provide more convenient access to everyday bathroom essentials. Instead of reaching into the back of a cabinet, you can pull out a drawer and see what’s inside.
However, plumbing can affect the usable drawer space, so check the actual drawer configuration rather than assuming every drawer is fully accessible.
Cupboard storage can also be useful for larger items and products that don’t fit easily into drawers.
There are several sink configurations to consider.
Undermount Sinks
Installed beneath the countertop, undermount sinks provide a clean appearance and make it easy to wipe water and debris from the counter into the basin.
Vessel Sinks
Vessel sinks sit above the countertop and can create a distinctive design feature.
However, they affect the overall sink height and require careful faucet selection to avoid splashing.
Integrated Sink Designs
Some vanities feature sinks incorporated into the countertop, creating a streamlined appearance with fewer visible joints.
Whichever style you choose, consider cleaning, basin depth and available counter space.
This is particularly important.
A faucet may look beautiful on its own but still be completely wrong for your sink.
Check the spout height, reach and water stream position. The water should land comfortably inside the basin rather than splashing onto the countertop.
Also confirm the faucet mounting configuration and the number of holes required.
Ideally, choose your sink and faucet together rather than treating them as separate purchases.
Water splashing behind your sink can damage the wall over time.
A backsplash provides protection while offering another opportunity to incorporate tile, colour or texture into your bathroom design.
Consider how the backsplash will meet the mirror, side walls and surrounding trim.
Before choosing a vanity, consider what you actually keep on your counter.
Toothbrushes, soap dispensers, skincare products, makeup and hair tools can quickly take over a small countertop.
If you prefer a clean, uncluttered appearance, make sure the vanity offers enough storage for your everyday essentials.
A mirrored medicine cabinet combines two useful features: a mirror and concealed storage.
Depending on your bathroom layout, a recessed medicine cabinet can provide additional storage without taking up much visual space.
Check the wall framing, plumbing and electrical locations before selecting a model.
The Bottom Line
The right vanity should balance appearance, storage, size and everyday functionality.
At Vanity Mart, we carry a variety of bathroom vanities, sinks, faucets, mirrors and storage solutions to help you find the right combination for your space.
Whether you’re updating a powder room or completely renovating your main bathroom, visit our Waterloo showroom and explore the possibilities.
