The vanity cabinet is essential for setting up the ideal bathroom. In addition to providing storage space, it hides various plumbing connections.
The vanity cabinet comes in a wide range of styles and materials. Depending on its configuration, it can serve various purposes.
When equipped with drawers, the vanity cabinet is convenient for storing towels, pharmacy products, or hygiene and beauty products.
If it only has shelves, it can be easily enhanced with baskets and storage boxes in which towels, cleaning products, hairdryers, etc., will be stored.
This piece of furniture comes in various sizes.
For large families, double models that can accommodate a basin from 120 to 140 cm are perfect. This type of furniture is also ideal for setting up a spacious bathroom.
Single models that can accommodate a basin measuring from 60 to 110 cm are preferable for small bathrooms.
Two types of installation can be chosen depending on the bathroom's style.
The floor-standing vanity unit: combining simplicity and modernity, this model suits all bathroom styles. It also stands out for being less permanent, offering the possibility to move it more easily.
The wall-mounted vanity unit: it is ideal for complementing a bathroom equipped with wall-hung toilets and bidets. Creating a clear floor space, this model proves to be very practical. Indeed, the absence of legs makes floor cleaning easier. Also preventing moisture accumulation due to poor ventilation or splashes from the shower or bathtub, the wall-mounted installation optimizes the cleanliness of the floor surface.
The materials used for making vanity cabinets are renowned for their durability. They are specifically designed for bathrooms.
Solid wood: bamboo and pine bring warmth to a tiled room. Teak, on the other hand, stands out for its intrinsic qualities such as rot resistance and moisture resistance.
Fiberboard panels: they offer good mechanical properties (dense, water-resistant, etc.).
Particle boards: made of bonded wood particles, this material is available in a water-resistant version for making bathroom furniture. It is also popular for its more accessible price.
Lacquered metal: corrosion-treated, this material suits bathrooms very well and adds a contemporary touch.
The combination of wood and metal: the mixed composition has the advantage of possessing the qualities of both materials.
The choice of a vanity cabinet ultimately depends on the expected use and personal preferences.