Custom Vanities Buying Guide
A vanity is one of the more consequential decisions in a bathroom renovation, since it needs to fit the room's exact dimensions, suit the household's storage needs, and hold up to daily use for years. Customisation removes the compromise a standard, off-the-shelf size sometimes requires, letting size, finish and configuration all be chosen specifically for the space rather than adjusted around it.
Why choose a custom vanity
Beyond fitting the room precisely, customisation gives genuine control over finish, storage layout and added features, letting the vanity reflect the household's actual style and daily habits rather than a generic default. This matters particularly in an unusual or awkward bathroom layout, where a standard size might leave wasted space or, just as often, not fit at all.
Types of custom vanities
Freestanding vanities suit a classic aesthetic, standing independently and adapting readily to a range of bathroom layouts, from a compact ensuite through to a spacious master suite.
Wall-hung vanities give a cleaner, more contemporary look, mounted directly to the wall to free up floor space and help a smaller bathroom feel more open. These are highly customisable, spanning minimalist, pared-back designs through to more detailed, considered styling.
Bathroom cabinets provide the storage foundation most bathrooms genuinely need, customisable in size, shelving configuration and finish, whether that's a compact cabinet for a powder room or a larger unit for a busy family bathroom.
Shaving cabinets combine mirrored storage with a genuine mirror surface, and customising one allows adjustable shelving, integrated lighting, and a finish coordinated directly with the vanity below for a cohesive, considered look.
Choosing a size
400mm to 600mm vanities suit small bathrooms and powder rooms, offering genuine storage and a considered look within a compact footprint. 750mm vanities suit medium-sized bathrooms well, balancing ample storage with a sleek, unobtrusive presence. 800mm vanities suit a bathroom needing just a little more counter and storage space than the smaller range provides. 900mm vanities offer a step up in both storage and benchtop space, suited to a family bathroom or shared space. 1050mm vanities strike a considered balance between a genuine style statement and everyday practicality. 1200mm vanities suit larger bathrooms, accommodating single or double basins and a popular choice for a master ensuite. 1500mm vanities suit a spacious bathroom built for two users, with room for additional shelving or lighting. 1800mm and above vanities suit an expansive bathroom, often featuring dual basins and extensive cabinetry for genuinely comprehensive storage.
Brands in this collection
ADP (Architectural Designer Products) is known for innovative design and durability, with a wide range of customisable features across its vanity range. Marquis blends traditional craftsmanship with a more modern aesthetic, offering genuine style alongside everyday practicality. Timberline brings quality Australian-made bathroom furniture, catering to a broad range of tastes and requirements.
Completing the bathroom
A custom vanity is easiest to finalise once the room's tiling and tapware direction are settled, since basin configuration and tap hole position both depend on those earlier decisions. The Blue Space's Tiles and Basin Taps collections are worth reviewing alongside a custom vanity build to bring the full bathroom together.
