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Abha Shah

Best bathroom vanity units that are ideal storage solutions

No matter how big or small your washroom, bathroom storage is non-negotiable.

It’s the one room of the house where clutter is most likely to be on display, from half-squeezed tubes of toothpaste to skincare, haircare and cleaning essentials.

Having all these bits and bobs out can create a look of chaos, the total opposite of what you need when you’re starting or unwinding the day.

There are options if you’re looking for slick storage that keeps everything you need neatly out of sight. From mirrored medicine cabinets to hang on the wall and caddies for your current shampoo, conditioner and body wash, the right fittings and finishings can make your bathroom an altogether calmer place to be.

Another dead space ready to be transformed into a storage saviour is your undersink area. If you’ve got a freestanding sink, a vanity unit to house around it can give all those bathroom odds and ends a place to call home, while upgrading your wet room with a sleeker aesthetic.

Also known as under sink cabinets (no prizes for guessing why), these cupboards are sold alone or with a sink basin so that they fit perfectly into the top of the unit.

Most can be fitted by anyone possessing rudimentary DIY skills, while others may need a professional helping hand.

If you’re looking to up your storage real estate, we’ve found the nicest, sleekest and chicest vanity units to breathe new life into your bathroom, with options across the installation difficulty spectrum.

From designs that look straight out of a London hotel to slender unobtrusive options that hold more than you’d imagine, here’s our pick of the best.

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IKEA NYSJÖN Wash-basin base cabinet

Dimensions: 50 x 65cm.

You don’t have to spend much to bring order to bathroom chaos. IKEA can always be relied on for helpful products without a hefty price tag. This sleek, minimal option has a twin door closure with two shelves inside and enough space to accommodate your existing sink piping. It’s a great choice for smaller bathrooms as the base is just 50cm wide. Perfect for home-owners as well as renters, at this price, it can’t be beat.

Buy now £35.00, IKEA

Dunelm tannis Reeded Glass Under Sink Unit

Dimensions: H60cm x W60cm x D32cm.

Fan of the industrial look? Then you’ll love the look of this metal and reeded glass cabinet which offers two shelves to store your things and a magnetic closure to keep them out of sight. Giving meaning to space that would otherwise be wasted, each level features a wide cutout to accommodate sink stems of all sizes.

Since it’s painted metal, it’s probably best to fit in a WC separate from a shower.

Buy now £169.00, Dunelm

Ebern Designs Ivaan 820mm Free-standing Single Vanity Unit

Dimensions: H90cm x W82cm x D47cm

So smart and sturdy you could almost miss the sink on the top with this freestanding unit that has lots of room to store overspill bathroom essentials like toiletries, loo roll and towels. There are two soft close drawers with a wood effect finish and an exposed shelf at the bottom for things you want to grab quickly. This set even comes with a matching mirror included to give a more uniform, polished look.

Buy now £389.99, Wayfair

Appliances Direct Pink Wall Hung Double Vanity Unit with Basin and Brass Handles - Empire

Dimensions: H32 x W120 x D45cm

There’s a tendency to stick with safe neutrals when it comes to bathroom fixtures and fittings, but if you’re game for a more statement look, this blush pink double vanity with brass hardware ticks all the boxes. The dreamy look is designed to hang from the wall, keeping the floor clear and there are two huge drawers to store things out of sight. They are soft closing too, so no slamming or accelerating general wear and tear.

Buy now £579.97, Appliances Direct

Dunelm Samira White Under Sink Unit

Dimensions: H56.5cm x W65cm x D30cm and weighs 9.2kg.

A low-effort option that looks far more expensive than it is, the carved doors of this MDF and metal vanity unit is what really makes you take a closer look.

Pull open the metal handles and you’ll find plenty of space to store all your extra bath and body products with two U-shaped shelves to accommodate the stem of the sink. Depending on the size of your sink, it may not be an exact fit, but once the doors are closed, no one but you will know.

Best of all, there’s zero DIY involved - this Dunelm design is delivered to your door, already assembled.

Buy now £169.00, Dunelm

Fernleaf Ledbury 390mm Free-standing Corner Single Vanity Unit

Dimensions: H80cm x W39cm x D39cm

If you want to make the most out of every inch of space your bathroom has to offer, here’s a word to the wise: consider a corner unit. Making use of empty space, this wood under sink vanity has one door to access your products and comes with a sink and tap included so there’s no need to worry if different components will fit.

Buy now £379.99, Wayfair

Morella Black Wall Hung Double Vanity Unit with Basin

Dimensions: H63 x W120 x D47cm

For couples with the space, a twin basin vanity unit can stop unsightly clutter on the sink side and give you each dedicated spaces to store all your beauty and grooming essentials. This design is made to hang on the wall, freeing floor space of unnecessary bulk. Two soft close drawers give way to a cavernous space inside. DIY-phobes, rejoice: this unit comes ready assembled so no need to dig out your toolbox. Also available in white and grey, as well as this matt black.

Buy now £679.97, Better Bathrooms

Wickes Hayman Dove Grey Traditional Freestanding Vanity Unit & Basin

Dimensions: H103.3 x D45.8cm

A contemporary look to smarten up your wet room, this freestanding unit comes with an integrated sink for the perfect seamless finish. In a matt grey shade, the wood comes from sustainable forests and the whole enchilada comes fully assembled for ease. The waste unit and tap must be purchased separately.

Buy now £509.15, Wickes

Home Discount Priano 2 Door Under Sink Cabinet Bathroom Cupboard Storage Unit, Grey

Dimensions: L30 x W60 x H60cm.

You’ll be astounded at just how much you fit inside this freestanding undersink unit. Two shelves offer ample space, and they’ve been pre-cut to house your sink piping so there’s no work other than taking it out of the packaging to do. The double doors allow you to access your toiletries and bathroom essentials easily, while also keeping them safe from bathtime splashes. Comes with a one year warranty.

Buy now £42.99, ManoMano

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