Katie Wells
Design Your Perfect Vanity Unit
Your vanity unit is one of the hardest-working features in the bathroom. It’s where rushed weekday mornings begin, skincare routines happen, and evenings come to a close. When it’s designed well, this everyday space can help streamline your routine, reduce clutter and make your bathroom feel far more enjoyable to use.
The best vanity units don’t just look good; they work around the way you live. Whether you need smart storage for busy mornings, a larger basin to make sharing a bathroom easier, or a design that brings your personal style into the space, the right setup can completely transform both form and function.
Today’s bathroom designs offer more flexibility than ever, making it easy to create something that feels individual. From furniture colours and finishes to basin designs, taps and accessories, every detail can be tailored to suit your needs and aesthetic. This creates a vanity area that feels effortlessly practical while adding character and style to your bathroom.
Ready to create a vanity unit that ticks every box? Here’s everything you need to know to design a space that’s equal parts functional, organised and beautifully considered.
Choose Furniture That Fits the Way You Live
When designing your perfect vanity area, the furniture unit is the best place to start. It sets the tone for the entire space while also determining how much storage you have and how comfortably the bathroom functions day to day. The key is choosing a style that not only looks great but works for your routine, whether that’s getting ready solo, sharing with a partner or making the most of a compact bathroom.
For those who love a clean, contemporary look, Hackney offers a minimalist modular design that can be tailored around your exact needs. Its flexible layout options allow you to build a configuration that suits your space and storage requirements, creating a truly personalised vanity setup. It’s also a great choice for shared bathrooms, with the option to incorporate a stylish double-basin design that helps make busy mornings run more smoothly.
If storage is at the top of your wishlist, Camberwell combines soft, elegant styling with generous sizing options. Available in a selection of calming colours, it’s designed to create a relaxed feel while providing plenty of room to keep everything organised and within easy reach.
Smaller bathrooms can benefit from designs that make the most of every centimetre. Dalston delivers a sleek, modern aesthetic in compact dimensions, making it ideal for contemporary spaces where practicality and style need to go hand in hand. Similarly, Shoreditch offers a versatile and hardworking solution that’s perfect for bathrooms where space is at a premium, without compromising on functionality.
Once you’ve chosen a style and layout, it’s time to think about colour and finish. From timeless white furniture that creates a fresh and bright appearance to rich wood-effect finishes that add warmth and texture, there’s a look to suit every taste. Softer pastel tones can help create a calming, spa-inspired feel, while darker finishes offer a more dramatic and sophisticated aesthetic.
With such a wide choice of designs, configurations and finishes available, creating a vanity unit that reflects your personality and complements your lifestyle has never been easier. Whether you’re working with a spacious family bathroom or a compact ensuite, there’s a furniture solution to bring your vision to life.
Find the Right Basin Style for Your Space
Once you’ve chosen your furniture unit, it’s time to think about the basin. While it might seem like a small detail, your choice of basin can have a big impact on both the look and practicality of your vanity area.
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For a clean, streamlined finish, an integrated basin is a popular option. Designed as part of the furniture unit itself, it creates a sleek, all-in-one look that’s easy to maintain and effortlessly stylish. Across each of our furniture ranges, integrated basins are carefully designed to complement the shape and character of the unit beneath. Subtle curves, soft edges and contemporary lines flow seamlessly from the furniture into the basin, creating a refined and cohesive appearance. Integrated basins also offer flexibility when it comes to brassware. With a range of tap-hole configurations available, you can choose the tap style that best suits your preferred aesthetic, whether that’s something classic, contemporary or on-trend. |
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If you’re looking to create a more design-led statement, a worktop and countertop basin combination offers even greater creative freedom. This increasingly popular option places the basin on top of the furniture unit, instantly adding a more bespoke, premium feel to the space. The beauty of a countertop basin lies in the level of personalisation it provides. Not only can you choose a worktop finish that complements the rest of your bathroom, but you can also select the basin shape, style and position. From soft curves that create a relaxed, organic feel to striking geometric designs that make a bold statement, there are countless ways to tailor the look to your taste. |
Whether you prefer the seamless simplicity of an integrated basin or the flexibility and visual impact of a countertop basin, the right choice will help bring your vanity area together, balancing everyday practicality with a look that’s uniquely yours.
Add the Finishing Touches
With your furniture and basin chosen, the finishing details are what bring the whole vanity area together. The right brassware, accessories and mirror can elevate the design, helping create a space that feels both polished and practical.
A great place to start is your choice of tap. Our Hoxton 2.0 brassware collection has been designed to complement contemporary bathroom interiors, with minimalist styling, slimline handles and a refined silhouette that pairs effortlessly with any vanity setup. Available in three modern finishes, it allows you to coordinate your chosen tap with the overall look and feel of the space, whether you’re aiming for something understated, bold or somewhere in between.
To create a cohesive design throughout the room, the Hoxton 2.0 accessories collection is available in the same matching finishes. By carrying the same design details across elements such as towel rings, shelves and other everyday essentials, you can achieve a more considered and coordinated appearance. These additions don’t just enhance the aesthetic; they also add valuable functionality, keeping frequently used items conveniently within reach while helping maintain a clutter-free vanity area.
Of course, no vanity space is complete without a mirror. As well as serving a practical purpose, the right mirror can make the area feel brighter, larger and more inviting. Our bathroom mirrors feature integrated LED lighting, helping you create the perfect atmosphere while providing clear, even illumination for everyday tasks. Whether you’re getting ready for the day ahead or winding down in the evening, good lighting ensures you’ll always have the best view.
When carefully selected, these finishing touches can transform a vanity unit into a complete bathroom feature. By coordinating your brassware, accessories and mirror, you can create a space that feels stylish, functional and perfectly tailored to the way you use it every day.
