Your Bathroom, Refined: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Vanity Unit
A Simple Buyer’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Bathroom Vanity Unit
Upgrading your bathroom is one of the easiest ways to refresh your home for the new year. Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bathroom is your personal retreat — and choosing the right bathroom vanity unit furniture plays a huge role in how the space looks and functions.
From compact cloakroom solutions to statement pieces for family bathrooms, use our bathroom vanity unit collection as your guide to choosing the perfect furniture for your space.
Wall-Hung vs Floor-Standing Vanity Units
Before choosing finishes or styles, one of the most important decisions is whether to go for a wall hung vanity unit or a floor standing vanity unit.
Wall-Hung Vanity Units
Wall-hung units are fixed directly to the wall, leaving the floor space beneath visible. Ideal for small bathrooms, cloakrooms and ensuites, they create the illusion of more space, are easier to clean and deliver a modern, contemporary look.
Floor-Standing Vanity Units
Floor-standing vanity units sit directly on the floor, offering a sturdy, timeless design. Perfect for main bathrooms and family bathrooms, they provide generous everyday storage and a more traditional, grounded feel.
The Balterley benefit: All our bathroom vanity units come fully assembled, making installation quick, easy and completely flat-pack free.
Wall-Hung vs Floor-Standing Vanity Units
Before choosing finishes or styles, one of the most important decisions is whether to go for a wall hung vanity unit or a floor standing vanity unit.
Wall-Hung Vanity Units
Wall-hung units are fixed directly to the wall, leaving the floor space beneath visible. Ideal for small bathrooms, cloakrooms and ensuites, they create the illusion of more space, are easier to clean and deliver a modern, contemporary look.
Floor-Standing Vanity Units
Floor-standing vanity units sit directly on the floor, offering a sturdy, timeless design. Perfect for main bathrooms and family bathrooms, they provide generous everyday storage and a more traditional, grounded feel.
The Balterley benefit: All our bathroom vanity units come fully assembled, making installation quick, easy and completely flat-pack free.
Choosing the Right Vanity Unit Size
Selecting the correct size vanity unit is essential for creating a bathroom that feels balanced and easy to use.
- 400–500mm vanity units: Ideal for cloakrooms, washrooms and small ensuites
- 500–800mm vanity units: Perfect for standard ensuites and main bathrooms
- 800mm+ vanity units: Best suited to larger bathrooms with plenty of space
Always measure carefully and allow enough room for doors and drawers to open comfortably, considering nearby toilets, showers and towel rails.
Bathroom Storage: Drawers or Doors?
Vanity Units with Doors
Ideal for everyday essentials, cleaning products and bulkier items, keeping everything neatly hidden away.
Vanity Units with Drawers
Perfect for toiletries and cosmetics, offering easy organisation and helping keep your bathroom clutter-free.
Choosing the Right Finish
- Gloss: Bright and reflective for smaller bathrooms
- Satin: Smooth and understated with a modern feel
- Woodgrain: Warm and natural for a welcoming look
- Matt: Contemporary and stylish for a sleek finish
Choosing the Right Basin
- Integrated basins for a clean, seamless look
- Single basins for cloakrooms and ensuites
- Double basins for busy family bathrooms
- Left or right-hand configurations to suit your plumbing layout
Before You Buy: Bathroom Vanity Unit Checklist
- Room measurements
- Plumbing position
- Door and drawer clearance
- Storage needs
Refresh Your Bathroom with the Right Vanity Unit
A new bathroom vanity unit doesn’t just enhance how your bathroom looks — it improves how the space works every day.
New year, new vanity — the simple upgrade that makes a lasting difference.
Ready to transform your bathroom? Explore our full range of wall hung and floor standing bathroom vanity units today.