Hamptons Vanities Buying Guide
A Hamptons vanity (also searched as a Hampton style vanity) is defined by its doors. The look is built on panelled shaker fronts, usually painted white or a soft colour, in a bathroom that stays light and airy. That gives you four decisions that matter more than anything else: the door profile, the paint colour, the top, and the hardware. The sections below take them in that order and name the ranges that answer each one.
Choose the door profile
The profile is the biggest single choice, and our ranges give you real options. The Timberline Victoria comes in four door profiles, Classic Shaker, Sussex Shaker, Victoria and Washboard, so you can choose how formal the front looks. The Henley Kent has Kent route drawer fronts with an 8mm raised border. The Nevada Classic has routed doors and drawers for a traditional touch. The ADP Madden has Stadium Shaker fronts in matte polyurethane finishes only, as a wall hung twin all-drawer cabinet. The ADP Flo has slim shaker drawers with curved sides. The Marquis Camden reconciles shaker design with gently curved corners, and the Turner Hastings Coventry has detailed panels on solid rubberwood doors and sides. Our recommendation: for the most recognisable Hamptons front, choose a shaker profile, and choose a routed or Washboard profile when you want more detail and the room can carry it.
How the seven ranges compare
This collection holds seven ranges. Each one answers a slightly different brief, so match the range to the job before you match it to the colour.
- The Timberline Victoria suits a buyer who wants the most control. It has four door profiles, colour matching to nearly any paint (additional charges may apply), a choice of top and basin, and sizes from 750mm to 1800mm.
- The Timberline Henley Kent suits a finer drawer front. It has Kent route fronts with an 8mm raised border, comes in painted finishes only, and runs from 600mm to 1800mm in wall hung and floor standing versions.
- The Timberline Nevada Classic suits a traditional front with the simplest fit. The ceramic top and basin are one piece, and the vanity is delivered fully assembled.
- The Marquis Camden suits a shaker front with softened corners. It can be set up as all drawers, all doors or a mix, and it is made in Australia.
- The Turner Hastings Coventry suits a buyer who wants a real marble top and solid rubberwood panels in one package, at 75, 90 or 120cm wide and 55cm deep.
- The ADP Madden suits a modern shaker look in a wall hung twin all-drawer cabinet, with centre, left and right bowl positions as well as double bowl versions.
- The ADP Flo suits the pared-back version of the style. It has slim shaker drawers, curved ends and a fixed specification that cannot be customised.
Choose the top
Marble is the top most often paired with a Hamptons vanity, usually a white one such as Carrara, Bianca or Calacatta. The Turner Hastings Coventry comes with a white Carrara marble top sourced from Italy, and each piece is different, so the veining will not match another vanity. It also includes an under-counter ceramic basin, a 100mm marble splashback and soft curved corners. The Timberline Victoria comes with a solid surface benchtop and a gloss white ceramic basin, and the Nevada Classic has an integrated Alpha ceramic basin top with overflow. A ceramic top can vary in size by about 5mm because of the kiln firing, so allow a little tolerance in a tight fit. Some Hamptons vanities are sold as a cabinet only, with the top and handles separate, so confirm what is included before you compare.
The decision rule: choose marble when you want the style at its most traditional and accept that every top is unique, and choose solid surface or ceramic when you want a more uniform look.
Basins and tap holes
The basin type changes both the look and the cleaning. An above counter basin sits on the top and shows its full shape. An under-counter basin sits below the top, leaves a clean edge and lets you wipe water straight into the bowl. A semi-inset basin sits part way in and brings the front lip forward. An integrated top and basin in one piece has no join to seal. Our above counter basins and undermount basins have their own collections if you want a different shape.
The Timberline Victoria comes with a gloss white ceramic basin, and matte, coloured, solid surface and stainless steel basins are available at additional cost. On the Henley Kent the basin is centred on single bowl designs. The Marquis Camden takes an above counter or semi-inset basin. ADP basins are sold separately, so choose one at the same time as the vanity.
Tap holes come in three options on most ranges: none, one or three. Choose none for a wall mounted spout, one for a single mixer and three for a separate hot, cold and spout set. The 1200mm double basin Nevada Classic is not available with no tap holes, so a wall mixer on that size needs a different range. A wall spout needs enough projection to clear the basin rim, so check the spout length against the basin width before you order. See chrome tapware for the traditional finish.
Choose the hardware and tapware
Chrome is the traditional finish for Hamptons tapware, and black fixtures give the same vanity a more modern edge. Match the handle finish to the tapware so the hardware reads as one set. The Turner Hastings Coventry has knob handles in matte black or chrome, with antique brass available on request. Knob handles are the usual pairing with a shaker front, and the Timberline range offers Flat Knob and Retro among its named styles. Brushed nickel is the other common tapware finish, often with a gooseneck spout. Settle the tap before the vanity, because the tap hole is set when the top is made. The Coventry comes with one or three tap holes, and the Timberline Victoria with a Freedom top has no hole, one or three, so you can pair it with a wall tap, a single mixer or a three-piece set.
Wall hung or floor standing
Hamptons ranges come both ways. A floor standing vanity on a kickboard or legs gives the furniture-like look the style is known for, and it covers pipes that come through the floor. The Turner Hastings Coventry and the Marquis Camden on a kickboard are floor standing, and the Timberline Victoria and the Henley Kent come in both. A wall hung vanity keeps the floor visible and suits a smaller room, but it needs solid backing. Wall hung furniture needs fixing to a support beam fitted between the studs, with extra noggins added before the wall is sheeted if the cabinet height calls for it, and the noggin must be wider than the vanity. See freestanding vanities and wall hung vanities.
Size
The style is in the front of the cabinet, not the size, so measure the wall first. The Timberline Victoria runs from 750mm to 1800mm, the Henley Kent from 600mm to 1800mm and the Marquis Camden from 600mm to 1800mm, while the Nevada Classic runs from 600mm to 1500mm. Leave about 700mm to 750mm clear in front of the vanity to stand and move. See 750mm, 900mm and 1200mm vanities to compare other ranges at the same width, and small vanities for a compact room.
Mirror and the rest of the room
A framed mirror slightly narrower than the vanity suits the style, about 50mm to 100mm in from each side and hung about 100mm to 200mm above the bench or basin rim. Matching wall lamps either side of it are a common Hamptons detail. Our mirrors, basins and taps and mixers are sorted by type.
Hamptons vanity questions
What size Hamptons vanity suits a small bathroom?
A 600mm to 750mm vanity suits a small bathroom. The Timberline Henley Kent, the Nevada Classic, the Marquis Camden and the ADP Madden all start at 600mm, and the Turner Hastings Coventry starts at 75cm. A 600mm vanity usually carries a single centred basin, so the shaker front stays in proportion. See small vanities for more compact options.
Can I get a Hamptons vanity with a double basin?
Yes. The Timberline Victoria and Henley Kent have double bowl versions at 1500mm and 1800mm, the Nevada Classic has a 1200mm double bowl and a 1500mm double bowl, and the ADP Madden has double bowl versions at 1200mm, 1500mm and 1800mm. The ADP Flo has double bowl at 1500mm and 1800mm. See double vanities for the full list.
Does a Hamptons vanity have to be white?
No. White is the traditional choice, but soft grey, pale blue and sage all suit the style, and the Timberline ranges can be colour matched to a paint you already have. Keep the colour soft and let the shaker profile carry the look. A deep navy can work on a large vanity in a bright room, but test it against a sample first.
Which top suits a Hamptons vanity best?
White marble suits it best, and a stone-look solid surface suits it nearly as well. Marble needs a little more care, because acidic cleaners and standing spills can mark it. Solid surface and Caesarstone tops are easier to keep looking the same year after year. The ADP Flo uses a 20mm Caesarstone or 12mm Durasein benchtop, and the Marquis Camden takes a Symphony top or a Caesarstone, Dekton or Vasari top.
Does the vanity come with a splashback?
Some do. The Turner Hastings Coventry includes a 100mm marble splashback, and the ADP Flo includes a 180mm splashback with an 80mm radius in the matching benchtop colour. On the others, a tiled splashback is the usual finish, and a white subway tile suits the style.
How long will a Hamptons vanity last?
A well-made cabinet lasts many years when it is kept dry and sealed at the edges. The Timberline Victoria, Nevada Classic and Henley Kent carry a lifetime warranty. Timberline vanities are custom made in Northern NSW, and the Marquis and ADP ranges are made in Australia, so each is built to the options you choose. Confirm the delivery details before you book the plumber.
If the look is close but not right
White bathroom vanities and solid timber vanities cover the finishes most often paired with shaker fronts. Custom vanities covers a size or finish that is not listed.
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Hamptons-style vanities here come from Timberline, Turner Hastings, ADP and Marquis.
