Episode 84: Bathroom Design Essentials – Showroom Vanities

• Designer vanities  (i.e Zuster) typically start at $1,500 / metre  
• With other brands, a typical 1,200cm long vanity would cost $2,5000-2,800 which already includes the top and the vanity in any finish options. 
• Vanities with ceramic top(1200cm) long start at $1,600 

Good Quality Criteria 

• For cabinetry, laminate is a basic option and looks natural, however if you want a better quality finish, Zuster would be a good brand to consider.  

• It contains elements of real timber 
• The quality of material is supreme- drawer runners and hardwares.  

• Natural timbers- as long as they are sealed correctly and have been properly treated, they can work in a bathroom 
• Fully extendable drawer runners – they maximise functionality as  they allow greater  access  in the drawer 

• A lifetime guarantee on drawer runners and hardware 

Vanity Trends 

• Timber vanities  – both light and dark options add warmth to the room 
• Vertical group vanities – they have more depth, texture and personality and are ideal for beach houses.  
• Curved vanities– aesthetically they are softer and more practical because they don’t have sharp corners.  
• Fully hung vanities – they create the illusion of space in the bathroom and are ideal for small bathrooms.  
• Above counter basins – visually they add so much more to the space 

Handles 

• This is a design element that needs to be considered when choosing a vanity as they can be used as a feature 
• There are a variety of colours to choose from – including chrome, black, brushed nickel, gold  etc.  
• They can be personalised based on your style 
• If handles are customised, they will typically take between 4-10 weeks from date of order