Vanity Unit

The under-sink vanity unit is a central piece of furniture in your bathroom design. It can accommodate one or two basins for your daily grooming routine. It conceals the pipework for your water supply and drainage, whilst also providing additional, optimised storage space beneath the basins. Typically comprising hinged doors with drawers or niches, it allows you to store your toiletries and bathroom linen discreetly, protected from moisture. A wide range of models is available to suit your expectations, your tastes and, above all, the style of your bathroom: classic, contemporary or modern, the bathroom vanity unit is a decorative piece of furniture in its own right. Find an affordable under-sink vanity unit at Vente-unique and benefit from fast home delivery.

The different types of bathroom vanity units

Vanity unit with drawers or doors?

The choice between drawers or shelves for your under-sink vanity unit will depend on your habits and needs. Indeed, the basin vanity unit is an extremely practical storage solution in the bathroom. It allows you to store cleaning products, fresh towels, beauty products, your medicine cabinet essentials... Drawers are better suited for storing and keeping your beauty products within easy reach. For storing bath linen and bulkier accessories, shelves will prove more functional.

If you find it difficult to choose and both types of opening could be useful to you, opt for an under-sink vanity unit combining a drawer with shelves on the lower section.

Single or double basin vanity unit?

The double basin vanity unit is ideal for larger families sharing the same bathroom. It offers more space and allows for greater storage capacity, though it also takes up more room than a single basin vanity unit and is not suited to all bathroom configurations.

As a general rule, a single basin vanity unit measures between 60 and 110 cm, whilst a double basin vanity unit measures between 120 and 140 cm. Be sure to take the measurements of your bathroom before purchasing your under-sink vanity unit.

Freestanding or wall-hung vanity unit?

Much like wall-hung toilets and wall-hung bathroom storage columns, the under-sink vanity unit can also be fixed directly to the wall. This frees up floor space and makes cleaning surfaces considerably easier.

The freestanding under-sink vanity unit, or floor-standing model, is recommended if you require maximum storage capacity: it makes full use of the entire height beneath the basin, so no space is wasted.

Which material should you choose for an under-sink vanity unit?

With a bathroom comes the need for moisture-resistant materials. This will, indeed, be the first criterion to consider when choosing your under-sink vanity unit. Among the most robust options, solid wood stands out — most notably teak, pine and bamboo. For a more affordable alternative, MDF panels or wood fibre boards are equally resilient and well-suited to bathroom environments, whilst also offering a wide variety of colours. Metal, if treated with an anti-corrosion finish, can also serve as a highly durable material for an under-sink vanity unit.

What height should you choose for a bathroom basin vanity unit?

For comfort purposes, it is recommended to position the basin between 85 and 90 cm above the floor. These are the dimensions generally applied by manufacturers. Be sure to observe this height if you opt for a wall-hung under-sink vanity unit in order to ensure maximum comfort of use.