Choosing a bathroom vanity unit
A vanity unit adds storage and hides the pipework under the basin. The first choice is whether it hangs on the wall or stands on the floor.
Wall hung units leave the floor visible, which makes a small bathroom feel bigger and makes cleaning underneath easier. The Fradley medium wall hung unit is 600mm wide and 435mm deep. Optional Fradley vanity unit legs are also available for the wall hung units.
Freestanding units sit on the floor and are taller, so they hold more. The Fradley freestanding 2-drawer unit is 685mm wide and 840mm high.
Lichfield, Fradley and Carlyon Bay compared
- Lichfield: grained painted wood in Cashmere, Sage Thistle or Oxford Blue, with a semi-recessed basin. The Lichfield vanity unit and back to wall WC set gives you the whole run in one finish, seat included.
- Fradley: hand finished units in Matt Black, Dartmouth Grey or Sea Mist grained, topped with the Radcliffe slab vanity basin, with doors or drawers.
- Carlyon Bay: a painted wooden cabinet shaped to follow the curves of the Carlyon basin, with a metal trim, available with a drawer or two soft-close doors. The Carlyon Bay large 2-door vanity unit comes in Matt Black, Dartmouth Grey or Sea Mist.
Matching handles and metalwork
Handles, trims and basin overflow rings are offered in chrome, antique gold, polished nickel, brushed nickel and brushed brass. Pick the same finish as your taps and toilet seat hinges so the room reads as one design. If you would rather have a plain basin on a pedestal or stand, see our bathroom basins.
Are taps included with a vanity unit?
No. The tap and waste are sold separately. Most units let you choose one or three tap holes in the basin, so decide on your mixer first.
What is a back to wall WC unit?
It is a cabinet that sits beside or between your vanity and hides the concealed cistern behind a back to wall pan, so the whole run looks like fitted furniture.
Which vanity unit suits a cloakroom?
The Carlyon cloakroom basin and Sienna unit is just 535mm wide and 310mm deep, with a single cupboard and left or right hand hinging.
What mirror goes above a vanity unit?
Choose a mirror no wider than the unit, centred over the basin. The Carlyon Bay round mirror is designed to sit with the range, and our bathroom mirrors include illuminated options.
Can I see the finishes in person?
Yes. Painted colours look different in real light, so book a free one-to-one consultation through our contact page and see them at the showroom.
