Semi-recessed vanity units are ideally used in smaller bathrooms where space is a premium.
The narrow depth cabinet takes up much less floor space while still providing adequate storage space. The bowl of the basin extends past the front of the cabinet to provide a full size bowl.
The cabinet is raised off the floor by chrome legs which creates the look more of a piece of furniture.
Having the cabinet set on legs will also help to minimize the risk of damage by water getting to the bottom of the cabinet.
SOLID SURFACE VANITY TOP
- The solid surface top can be made of Laminate, Natural Stone, Engineered stone, Acrylic resin, Timber and many other materials.
- There is a huge array of colours/patterns the solid surface material is available in.
- The semi-recessed bowl is fitted to the benchtop.
- Depending on the length of the cabinet, double bowls may be fitted.
- Tapware can either be mounted directly to the basin, mounted to the benchtop or wall mounted, depending on the type of basin chosen.
VANITY CABINET SIZES
- For pre-made vanity units, there are several standard lengths:
- 600mm
- 750mm
- 900mm
- 1200mm
- 1500mm
- 1800mm
- There may be other lengths available depending on the manufacturer.
- Widths (front to back), will generally range from 300mm to 360mm, with the bowl projecting up to 500mm.
- Custom made vanity units can be made to any size to fit the space you have available.
VANITY CABINET FINISH
- The cabinet is available in many materials or finishes.
- Gloss polyurethane (2 pack) or a laminate in woodgrain or coloured finishes are the most popular.
- Other finishes such as vinyl wrap, melamine, solid timber or metal finishes are also available.
VANITY CABINET DOORS AND DRAWERS CONFIGURATIONS
- There are many different door/ drawer configurations available.
- The most standard configurations, depending on the length of the vanity unit, are door/s with a bank of drawers to the left, right or both sides of the doors.
- The cabinet can also contain all drawers. This is becoming a very popular option as the drawers enable maximum usability of the storage space.
VANITY CABINET DOOR AND DRAWER PROFILES
- Depending on the material the door/ drawer is made of there may be several options available to the types of door patterns.
- Polyurethane (2 pack), Timber and vinyl wrap doors may be available with pencil round (rounded) corners, glass inserts or routed (carved) patterns.
- Laminated and metal doors will only be available with squared edges and a plain, unglazed, unrouted door/ drawer front.
WASTE TRAP CONSIDERATIONS
- Free standing vanity units with kick are suitable for an S Trap or P Trap installation.
- When choosing the vanity unit, note where the waste outlet is located in the bathroom to avoid any issues arising when connecting the waste.
- The main problems will be choosing a cabinet where the drawer bank is positioned over the waste outlet, or the depth of the cabinet is too narrow and doesn’t cover the existing waste.