How to Buy Best Bathroom Furniture for Your Home

Want to modernize your bathroom with perfect storage? This bathroom furniture guide will help you with everything you need to know before you buy a bathroom cabinet, vanity unit, or WC unit.

From a basic utility to a cosy personal space, bathrooms have become one of the most important spaces inside a home. An ideal bathroom isn't just limited to baths and showers; it is also clad with storage outlets that make it look organized.

You can find bathroom furniture in various styles, shapes, and sizes ranging from small bathroom mirror cabinets to spacy combination units. What suits one bathroom layout may not align with another bathroom's theme. However, it will be easier for you to make the right choice by following our expert advice.

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I.     Factors to Consider When Buying a Bathroom Furniture

A.    Size and Dimension

Before choosing your bathroom furniture, you need to identify the available space in the bathroom. While large cabinet units offer more storage space and look stylish, they can be a hindrance to compact bathrooms.

Look through the layout draft of your bathroom, so you have the required furniture size and dimensions in mind. If you're looking for storage units for a small bathroom or cloakroom, don't forget to check the door openings to ensure they don't compromise your floor space.

B.    Material

Unlike regular furniture in your home, bathroom furniture encounters rough and moist environments where regular wood wouldn't survive. You need to select waterproof and durable furniture, so it doesn't succumb to moisture. Melamine Faced Chipboards (MFC) and Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) are some popular materials used in bathroom furniture.

C.    Style and Design

For most homeowners, furniture is an effective way to make their bathrooms more visually appealing. From classic old-fashioned and antique styles to sharper and sleeker designs with a contemporary outlook, you can find storage units that perfectly match your bathroom's theme. You can also create a cohesive look with matching fittings and plumbing outlets.

D.    Storage and Functionality

Bathroom furniture is all about storage space. Whether you have a family bathroom, a private en-suite, or a cloakroom, you always need some space to store bathroom essentials. Vanity units and mirrored cabinets are the most widely installed bathroom storage units. WC units and combination furniture offer better storage without reducing functionality for small and compact bathrooms.

E.    Sink and Countertop Material

When choosing a vanity unit for your bathroom, pay special attention to the sink and countertop material. Wall-hung and pedestal sinks are quite common in contemporary bathrooms as they provide additional countertop space and spacey cabinets underneath. Lastly, look for vanities that come with a pre-assembled sink and countertop for easy installation.

II.     Types of Bathroom Furniture

A.    Vanity Units

A bathroom vanity unit is a modified version of a standard washbasin. In simple words, it is a cabinet with a sink or countertop install on top. It utilizes the leftover space beneath a typical washbasin, allowing you to store bathroom essentials easily.

Vanity units with basin feature two main types: freestanding units and wall-mounted ones. They are further curated into different styles and shapes, like single and double vanity units depending on the combination of sink, cabinets, and drawers. Freestanding units are easy to install and geared towards traditional bathroom settings.

In addition to that, there are slim line freestanding vanities that are suitable for contemporary bathroom too. On the other hand, wall hung vanity units are more suited for modern bathroom interiors.

Explore our bathroom vanity units' range here.

B.    Bathroom Cabinets

When vanities fail to meet your storage needs, bathroom wall cabinets come to the rescue. They may not look aesthetically that cohesive, but they enhance your storage capacity. Like vanity units, bathroom storage cabinets also come in floor-standing and wall-hung variations. While wall-hung cabinets are attached to the wall, floor standing units are portable and can be moved around for better convenience.

You can also order a bathroom sink cabinet that comes fitted with a worktop sink. Bathroom mirror cabinets are amongst the most popular types that fits on the wall above the with a front mirror. Another stylish option is bathroom tallboy that has vertical design instead of standard horizontal helping you to save bathroom space.

C.    Bathroom Furniture Packs and Fitted Bathroom Furniture

As the name suggests, combination furniture features a sink, cabinet, and back-to-wall toilet, all built into a single furniture. They are primarily designed for congested bathroom spaces and cloakrooms with limited floor space. With everything stuffed into one unit, the fitted bathroom furniture creates a harmonised look in the room. Combination units and fitted bathroom cabinets come in a range of style and finishes to match traditional and modern bathrooms.

D.    WC Units

Much like combination furniture, WC units offer a simple but unique way to attach a toilet to your vanity unit without installing a false wall. Even though they are small and compact, back to wall WC units conceal cistern and provide some storage on top in small and large bathroom settings.

Explore Our Back to Wall WC unit range here.

E.    Small Bathroom Furniture

With bathrooms getting smaller, you may need small bathroom storage. If you have an ensuite, cloakroom or small bathroom then you may consider small bathroom cabinet or a small bathroom vanity unit in wall hung or tall boy style. We have an extensive range of cloakroom vanity units available. You may explore it in detail in a relevant section.

III.     Choosing the Right Bathroom Furniture

Every bathroom has different requirements when it comes to storage furniture. It is important to identify your needs and assess the available space in your bathroom before choosing storage furniture.

A.    Assessing Your Needs and Requirements

Before going out shopping for your bathroom renovation, make sure you first identify your needs and requirements when it comes to storage furniture.

How much storage space do you require? Is it a family bathroom or a regular en-suite? What type of furniture do you want to install? What type of theme and style do you want to portray? Figure out your answers before choosing bathroom furniture.

B.    Measuring Your Bathroom Space

Most interior designers suggest considering your bathroom layout plans before shopping for a particular fixture. Or take accurate measurements of the length, width, and height of your bathroom and the location of plumbing outlets to get an idea about the available space.

With the extensive range of furniture sizes available, you can find the one that matches the description. But if the layout demands, you can also go for custom-built bathroom furniture for a few extra pounds. Open shelves and tall cabinets can also be a valuable space-saving solution if you have a congested bathroom.

C.    Balancing and Style Function

When choosing a storage unit, keep the theme and style of your bathroom in mind. The furniture should match the room's overall theme, creating a balanced and cohesive look.

Classic and vintage-inspired furniture sets align with traditional outlooks, while sleek and minimal cabinets match contemporary themes. If you're considering high-end look, the on-trend Milan bathroom furniture and Modena bathroom furniture range sets to portray a luxurious look.

D.    Decide the Colour

With the never-ending range of colours and designs, bathroom furniture can fit in any interior atmosphere. All you need to do is select a colour that matches the palette of your bathroom for a seamless look.

Incorporate contrasting colour schemes if you want the bathroom furniture to stand out. Most people use high-gloss or satin grey, grey elm and matt-black furniture sets against an all-white background for a bold output.

E.    Considering Your Budget

Whether you're planning a complete remodel or simply want to install furniture sets, bathroom makeover is expensive. A standard cloakroom furniture set costs somewhere between £200 - £800. You need to look for the right balance of quality, aesthetics, and value for money.

IV.     Creative Ways to Use Bathroom Furniture

Buying and installing bathroom furniture is one thing; utilizing the added storage space is another. Despite the wide and spacey storage cabinets, some people struggle to keep their bathrooms neat and clutter-free. Here's how to use your bathroom furniture perfectly:

A.    Tips and Tricks

  • Organise the shelves with daily-use items - Arranging frequently used items such as towels, soaps, and other skincare items allows easy access. You can also add some indoor plants to breathe life into the room.
  • Keep the countertop neat and empty - Countertop basins act as the focal point of the entire bathroom. Try to keep the area as neat and clutter-free as possible.
  • Store the family supplies in tall cabinets - Family bathrooms need some extra storage space, and tall cabinets have got it covered. Keep the basic family essentials in these wall-hung cabinets for hassle-free access.

B.    Latest Bathroom Furniture Trends

With every passing trend, bathrooms gradually become peaceful sanctuaries to relax and unwind. So, such space should be clutter-free and spacious. Keeping up with this trend bathroom furniture has been trending towards minimalism from last few years. That's why you see more and more slimline bathroom furniture like wall-mounted vanities.

Read More on Bathroom Furniture Trends in Our Blog Section

When it comes to bathroom furniture colour trends the long period of white dominated bathroom furniture is diminishing and slowly replaced with new attractive colours like hale black, gloss white, indigo grey, and grey elm are now getting attention. This pastel but daring and sometimes off-beat bathroom furniture colours can bring new life to your bathroom interior.

Explore our range of bathroom furniture by colours.

Another new trend for bathroom furniture with metal components coated in gold has also already taken hold. This small accent can make a major design impact. The difference between gold and silver, chrome, and copper, or black and white can change the entire look of a bathroom. So, swapping out your vanity sink unit for one with a gold handle and pairing it with the gold faucets of your choice can be the least expensive way to create a style statement without overpowering the interior.

Inspired by this new trend? Explore our trendy vanity units' range with black and gold finish handles.

C.    Best Buys Bathroom Furniture

Here are a few best bathroom furniture units in which you may be interested.

  • Milan Coastal Grey Wall Hung Vanity Sink Unit with Gold Handle (Also available in Matt Black Handle)
  • Milan Electric Blue Matt Wall Hung Tall Boy Cabinet
  • Qubix Grey WC Unit with Toilet Pan & Slim Seat, Cistern
  • Marbella Hale Black 2 Drawer Floor Standing Vanity Unit with Curved Basin
  • Framed Wall Hung Led Touch Sensor Mirror - Silver

V.     Maintenance and Care for Your Bathroom Furniture

A.    Cleaning and Upkeeping Tips

Regular upkeep and maintenance are necessary to make your bathroom furniture look as elegant as ever. Make sure to follow these cleaning tips and protect the furniture from ageing and deterioration:

  • Avoid using harsh cleaning agents that may leave scratches and cause deterioration of your furniture.
  • Prefer cleaning the furniture with warm, soapy water and drying it with a cloth.
  • Even if your bathroom furniture has moisture protection, don't keep it wet for too long. Dry with a clean cloth if splashed with water.
  • Don't forget to clean the inside of your cabinets occasionally, to prevent mold from building up.

B.    Proper Storage Tips

  • Store your toiletries and extra supplies in your under-the-sink vanity unit.
  • Utilize the cabinet door space for hanging small supplies. You can install a magnetic memo board inside or mount them using double-ended tape.
  • Store your first-aid essentials or medical box inside the mirrored cabinet.
  • Use cabinet racks to organize the toiletries and bathroom essentials.
  • Organize the open shelves or tall cabinets with trays and baskets to prevent clutter.

VI.     Conclusion

Buying bathroom furniture for your home is never easy. From taking measurements and finalizing the layout to sourcing the ideal fixtures that create the perfect outlook, every step requires extensive planning and research. But by following our expert advice, you can be at ease knowing that you have all the information in hand to make an informed choice.

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