Vanities

Whether a vanity should be flush with the side wall depends on your bathroom's specific layout and design, as well as your personal preferences. If you have limited space in your bathroom, positioning the vanity flush with the side wall can help maximise the available area. This can create a clean and seamless look, making the bathroom feel more spacious. Aligning the vanity with the side wall can also create a symmetrical and visually appealing appearance, especially if you have other fixtures or elements in the bathroom that are also centred or aligned with the wall.

While it's up to personal preference, a standard bathroom vanity typically ranges in height from 75 to 90 centimetres. The most common height for a bathroom vanity is around 80 centimetres. This height is comfortable for most adults without bending or straining too much during daily activities like brushing their teeth and washing their hands.

Once again, how high you place your mirror above your vanity is a personal design choice. The ideal height for your mirror can vary depending on several factors, including the vanity's height, the mirror's size and the users' preferences. However, a common rule of thumb is to position the mirror with its centreline approximately 13 to 15 centimetres above the vanity countertop.

In general, installing the vanity before tiles in a bathroom renovation or construction project is recommended. Things like plumbing, stability and getting a precise tile cut for around the vanity are all factors to consider if you're thinking of putting in a vanity after you've tiled.

Here's another one that's a personal choice, but tiling behind your vanity has a bunch of benefits that make it a popular choice. Firstly, tiles are water-resistant and provide an added layer of protection against splashes and spills around the sink area. Tiling behind the vanity helps prevent water from seeping into the wall, protecting it from potential water damage. We may be biased, but tiling behind a vanity also just looks really good.