Bathroom vanity units - Lack of storage space is a huge problem in many British bathrooms.
If you’re going for the sleek, minimal look, then having bottles and jars all over shelves and ledges is going to ruin the look of your room.
One of the best ways of getting additional storage in your bathroom without clutter is to install bathroom vanity units.
What is a Vanity Unit?
A bathroom vanity unit is the name given to a piece of bathroom furniture which combines a sink with storage underneath, usually cupboards or some drawers.
Vanity units are now becoming a standard part of most bathroom showroom ranges.
They are available in a wide range of sizes.
Whatever the space you have available in the bathroom you will be able to squeeze in a small vanity unit.
The more compact vanity units do not take up any more space than a traditional pedestal sink.
Choosing Bathroom Vanity Units
When it comes to furnishing our homes, taste is a very subjective matter and what appeals to one person won’t appeal to the next.
Rather than allowing a plumber to make the decision on what vanity unit is best for you, take time to browse through the displays at both the local bathroom stores and online to see what appeals to you.
Think about what you plan on storing in the unit and whether drawers would be better than cupboards and shelves.
Measure the space you have carefully to make sure you are looking at the right size of units.
Keep one eye on your budget too.
You can expect to pay anything from £70 for a basic, slimline vanity unit.
Expect to pay up to £700 for a large, designer vanity unit.
Fitting a Bathroom Vanity Unit
If you have done basic plumbing work before, you could easily tackle installing a vanity unit at home.
It’s mainly just a job of disconnecting the old sink and connecting up the new vanity unit in its place.
Most of us prefer to leave the job to the professionals though.
An experienced plumber will be able to complete the job in a couple of hours.
Expect to pay about £100 for a plumber to fit a vanity unit.
Most plumbers will arrange to get rid of your old sink too.
However the rising cost of waste disposal may mean you need to sort out disposal of your old vanity unit yourself.
Make their job easier by clearing your bathroom to give them space to work.
Be clear about exactly where you want your vanity unit placed.
Professional Fitting for Bathroom Vanity Units
There’s nothing worse than a bodged job at home which looks terrible once complete.
It’s very important to get a professional company with a good reputation in to do the job.
Use Top Tradespeople to find the contact details for plumbing firms in your local area.
Ask at least three of them for a quote to do the job.
It’s always best to get quotes on paper or email as this stops disputes at a later date.
Compare the quotes you receive and confirm back in writing with the company you choose to do the work.
Remember it’s reasonable to be expected to pay a 10% deposit (get a receipt), but not the whole amount up front.
