Vanities & Sinks

Bathroom Vanities, Sink Cabinets and Basin Taps

Easy Life Markets sells bathroom vanities with ceramic sinks, under-sink cabinets for pedestal basins, wall-mounted mirror cabinets and basin taps. If your old basin has no storage, the quickest fix is an under-sink cabinet that wraps around the pipes. If you are replacing the whole unit, a vanity and sink combo gives you the basin, the countertop and the cupboard in one purchase.

This guide explains the main types of vanity and sink furniture, the sizes and measurements that matter, how plumbing affects your choice, and how to compare materials and door styles. Our current range includes 30 inch vanity and ceramic sink combos in black, gray, green, white and blue, several white and green under-sink cabinets, an LED mirror cabinet and a waterfall basin mixer. The current price and availability are shown on each product page.

What bathroom vanities do

A vanity is the cabinet under and around the basin. It hides the pipes, holds the basin at a comfortable height and gives you storage for the things you use at the sink every day: toothpaste, razors, cleaning sprays, spare soap and toilet rolls. Without one, those things end up on the basin edge or on the floor. A well-chosen vanity is often the piece that makes a small bathroom feel organised.

Types of Vanity and Sink Furniture

Vanity and sink combos

A combo is a cabinet sold with a basin top that fits it exactly. You do not have to match a separate basin to a separate cabinet, and the overflow, tap hole and waste hole are already planned. Our current combos include:

• The gray 30 inch single sink vanity with a ceramic top, two soft-close doors and a drawer, in gray or green.
• The 30 inch vanity and ceramic sink combo with drawers and a soft-close door, in green or white.
• The 30 inch black vanity with sink in MDF and rubberwood, with three drawers, an adjustable shelf and a left-hand door.
• The 30 inch blue vanity with ceramic sink, a solid wood frame cabinet with soft closing doors in a retro style.

Under-sink cabinets for pedestal basins

Many bathrooms have a pedestal basin standing on a single column. It looks clean, but it wastes all the space below the bowl. An under-sink cabinet slides around the pedestal or the pipes and turns that gap into a cupboard. These cabinets usually have an open back or a cut-out so they fit around the plumbing. Our current options:

• The 24 inch white under sink cabinet with two grooved doors and an adjustable shelf.
• The dark green under sink cabinet with the same two-door layout for a bolder colour.
• The white under sink vanity unit with slatted doors, an adjustable shelf and a U cut-out.
• The 23.6 inch white pedestal sink cabinet with two panel doors, an adjustable shelf and a U-shape cut-out.

Mirror cabinets

A mirror cabinet hangs on the wall above the basin. It gives you a mirror for shaving and make-up and a shallow cupboard behind the glass. Our LED mirror cabinet has mirrored doors, a lit panel and an open shelf, in widths from 60 to 140 cm and in grey or wood colour. Pair the cabinet width with the vanity below it so the two line up.

Basin taps

Some vanities come without a tap, so you can choose your own. Our waterfall bathroom sink faucet is a single lever basin mixer in six finishes. It is sold as the faucet only, so check the product page for what is included and match the tap to the tap hole in your basin.

How to Measure for Bathroom Vanities

Measuring is the step that decides whether a vanity fits on the first try. Take these measurements before you order.

1. Width of the wall space. Measure the full width available, then leave a small gap at each side so the doors and drawers open without hitting the wall, a radiator or the toilet. Common vanity widths are 24, 30 and 36 inches. Many of ours are 30 inches, which suits most single-basin bathrooms.
2. Depth from the wall. Measure how far the unit can stick out before it blocks the door or the walkway. A shallower cabinet keeps a narrow room usable.
3. Height. Check the total height of the cabinet plus the basin. Most people find a basin rim around waist height comfortable. If you are fitting a mirror cabinet above, leave room for the tap.
4. Pipe positions. Measure where the water supply pipes and the waste pipe come out of the wall or floor, from the floor up and from a side wall across. Compare this with the cabinet's back panel or cut-out.
5. Door swing. Open the bathroom door fully and check it does not hit the new vanity. Check the shower door too.

For under-sink cabinets, also measure the pedestal or pipe area: its width and how far it sits from the wall. The cut-out or open back has to clear it.

Plumbing: What You Need to Know

Every basin needs three connections: hot water, cold water and a waste pipe that drains to the soil stack. A vanity has to leave room for all three.

• Wall-outlet waste. The waste pipe leaves through the wall behind the basin. Most vanities with open backs or cut-outs suit this.
• Floor-outlet waste. The waste goes down through the floor. Check the cabinet base can be cut or already has space.
• Isolation valves. Small valves on the supply pipes let you shut off water to the basin without turning off the house. If your basin does not have them, it is worth having them added when you fit the vanity.

Replacing a vanity means disconnecting and reconnecting water. If you are not experienced with plumbing, use a qualified plumber. A small leak under a cabinet can damage the floor before you notice it. The Wikipedia article on sinks gives useful background on basin types, traps and drainage.

Materials and Finishes

Bathroom furniture lives in steam and splashes. The cabinet material decides how well it copes.

Cabinet bodies

• MDF: smooth, stable and easy to paint, so it takes bright colours well. It must stay sealed. Wipe up standing water and do not let the base sit in a puddle.
• Solid wood and rubberwood frames: strong and pleasant to handle. Wood moves a little with humidity, so good ventilation helps.
• Painted finishes: black, gray, green, white and blue are all in our range. Darker colours hide marks; white keeps a small room bright.

Basin tops

Ceramic is the classic basin material. It is hard, glossy and easy to wipe clean. It resists most household cleaners but can chip if something heavy is dropped on the edge.

Taps

Basin mixers come in many finishes: chrome, black, brushed and gold-tone among them. Choose a finish that matches your shower fittings and towel bars so the room looks planned.

Comparison Table: Vanity and Sink Options

Doors or Drawers?

This is the main layout choice with bathroom vanities, and it depends on what you store.

• Doors with an adjustable shelf suit tall bottles, cleaning sprays, spare rolls and a basket of extras. The pipes sit at the back and you work around them.
• Drawers suit small items: razors, hair ties, make-up, medicines. Nothing gets lost at the back. Drawers next to or below the basin have to clear the waste pipe, which is why combo designs place them carefully.
• Mixed layouts with a door and drawers give you both.

Soft-close doors and drawers shut gently instead of banging. They are a small detail that matters in a shared house early in the morning. Check each product title or page for which parts are soft-close.

Left or right door

Some single-door designs are handed. The black 30 inch vanity has a left-hand door. Think about where you stand and where the wall or toilet is, so the door opens towards you rather than into an obstacle.

Choosing the Right Size for Your Room

Small bathrooms and cloakrooms

Under-sink cabinets around 24 inches wide are ideal. They keep the existing basin and add storage without changing the plumbing. Choose a light colour and a shallow depth to keep the walkway open.

Family bathrooms

A 30 inch vanity and sink combo with drawers and a door gives each person a place for their own things. Add a mirror cabinet above for daily items.

Statement bathrooms

Colour does a lot of work. A green, blue or black vanity becomes the focal point of the room. Pair it with brass-tone or black taps and matching towel hardware.

Fitting and Assembly Tips

• Unpack and check every part before you take the old basin out.
• Turn off the water at the isolation valves or the main stop tap, and put a bucket and towel under the pipes.
• Assemble the cabinet on a soft surface so the finish does not scratch.
• Level the cabinet carefully. A basin that slopes will not drain properly.
• Fix the cabinet or the basin to the wall where the instructions say. A heavy ceramic top must not be able to tip.
• Seal around the basin where it meets the wall with a bathroom sealant to keep splashes out of the cabinet.
• Run the tap and check every joint for drips before you fill the cupboard.

Care and Maintenance

• Wipe the ceramic basin with a soft cloth and a mild cleaner. Avoid harsh abrasives that dull the glaze.
• Dry the cabinet doors and the area around the tap after use. Water that sits on painted MDF edges is the main cause of swelling.
• Keep the bathroom ventilated. Open a window or run the extractor after showers.
• Look under the basin every few months for drips from the trap or supply pipes.
• Tighten handles and knobs if they work loose over time.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Forgetting the pipes. Measure their position before you order, not after.
• Ignoring the door swing. A vanity that blocks the bathroom door is a daily annoyance.
• Buying a tap that does not suit the basin. Check the number of tap holes and whether the basin has an overflow.
• Leaving gaps unsealed. Water runs down the wall and into the cabinet.

Organising the Inside of Your Vanity

A new cabinet only stays tidy if you plan what goes where. The space under a basin is awkward because the trap and pipes take up the middle. Here is how to use it well.

• Use the adjustable shelf. Set it high enough for your tallest bottles on the base, then put smaller items on the shelf above. Many of our cabinets have an adjustable shelf for exactly this.
• Work around the trap. Narrow bins or baskets fit either side of the waste pipe. Put spare toilet rolls on one side and cleaning products on the other.
• Use the doors. Door racks or small hooks inside the doors hold hair tools, brushes or cloths. The gray 30 inch vanity has door racks built in.
• Keep daily items in drawers. Toothbrushes, razors and skincare should be in the top drawer or the mirror cabinet, not at the back of a cupboard.
• Store chemicals safely. If you have young children, keep bleach and drain cleaners high up or fit child locks to the doors.

Who Our Vanities Suit

Renters and anyone on a tight budget usually get the most value from an under-sink cabinet, because it adds storage without touching the basin or the pipes. Homeowners doing a bathroom refresh tend to choose a full vanity and sink combo, since it replaces a tired basin and adds storage in one job. Families need drawers, so each person has a place for their things. People who want the room to look different should look at colour first: black, green and blue bathroom vanities change the mood of a white-tiled room more than any accessory can. Landlords preparing a flat often pick white for a clean, neutral finish that suits every tenant.

If you are planning the rest of your home as well, our home and garden range and storage and organisation collection have shelving and cabinets for kitchens, garages and hallways.

Related Bathroom Collections

Bathroom vanities are one part of a working bathroom. Our main bathroom collection covers the whole room. For extra cabinets above the toilet or on the wall, browse bathroom storage. For shower heads, caddies and mats, see shower and bath. Roll holders and brushes are in toilets and accessories, and towels are in towels and linens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size vanity do I need?

Measure the wall width and leave space at each side for doors and drawers to open. Most single-basin bathrooms take a 24 to 30 inch unit. Our current vanity and sink combos are 30 inches wide.

Can I put a cabinet under my existing pedestal sink?

Yes. Under-sink cabinets with an open back or a U cut-out are made for this. Measure the pedestal and the distance from the wall to the pipes and compare with the cut-out size on the product page.

Do bathroom vanities come with a tap?

It depends on the product. Some combos include a basin only. Check the product page, and if a tap is not included, our waterfall basin mixer is sold separately.

Do I need a plumber to fit a vanity?

Assembling the cabinet is a DIY job. Connecting the tap and waste involves the water supply, so we recommend a qualified plumber unless you are confident with plumbing.

Will an MDF vanity survive a steamy bathroom?

Sealed and painted MDF works well in bathrooms when it is kept dry. Wipe up splashes, seal the basin edge and keep the room ventilated.

What is the difference between a mirror cabinet and a plain mirror?

A mirror cabinet has a cupboard behind the mirrored doors, so it adds storage at eye level. A plain mirror only reflects. Our LED mirror cabinet also has a lit panel.

How do I return a vanity that does not fit?

Please check our return and refund policy before ordering large furniture. Delivery information is on the shipping policy page and more answers are on our FAQ page.

Buy Bathroom Vanities at Easy Life Markets

Easy Life Markets offers bathroom vanities, under-sink cabinets, mirror cabinets and basin taps for small cloakrooms and full family bathrooms. Measure your space, check the pipe positions, then compare the sizes and finishes on each product page. If you would like help choosing, contact us with your measurements and a photo of the space, and we will point you to the unit that fits.