Choose a larger vanity with its trade-off in view

A larger vanity can provide welcome storage, but it also affects the space beside neighbouring fittings. In this Aberdeen shower-and-laundry room, an 800 mm unit was chosen for extra capacity, with a closer relationship to the toilet than a smaller vanity would have allowed.

That is a useful decision to review openly. Compare what the larger unit will hold with how the surrounding space will feel in use. Compare the space beside the larger vanity with your actual standing position before choosing a deeper unit. Check the standing positions and openings with the installer, rather than judging the unit in isolation. The right balance depends on the room and its users. Extra cupboard capacity should be a deliberate priority, with the neighbouring clearance understood.

White basin vanity and toilet beside a window, above a patterned floor.
The larger vanity and neighbouring toilet share a compact wall.