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Wall-Hung vs Floor-Standing Vanities: Which Suits Your Space?

The vanity sets the tone for the whole bathroom. Here is how to decide between a floating and a floor-standing unit.

Wall-Hung vs Floor-Standing Vanities: Which Suits Your Space?

Your vanity is the anchor of the bathroom — visually and practically. The wall-hung versus floor-standing decision comes down to space, storage and the look you are chasing.

Wall-hung: light and modern

Floating vanities make a floor look larger and are easier to clean beneath. They suit compact ensuites and a contemporary aesthetic, but need solid wall framing to carry the load.

Floor-standing: storage and stability

If you need maximum drawer space and a reassuringly solid feel, a floor-standing unit is hard to beat — and it forgives uneven walls.

Don't forget the basin

Coordinate the vanity top and basin as a set. A slim ceramic top reads modern; a stone top reads warm and premium.