A floating vanity is the one that is mounted on the wall. It hangs on your bathroom wall and doesn’t touch the floor for support.
If you have a small bathroom and need a custom countertop height, install a floating vanity. Here are a few advantages of floating vanities you should know to make an informed choice.
A freestanding vanity stands on the floor with legs or a base. It usually sits against the wall, comes in different sizes and has one or two sinks.
A freestanding vanity is a combination of a bathroom sink and cabinets which enhance the functionality of your space. While storage space is essential, here are a few more advantages of freestanding vanities you should know about.
Installation of freestanding vanity cabinets is similar to that of base kitchen cabinets. These vanities stand on the floor and can be secured on the wall with a few screws. Floating cabinets, on the other hand, do not have legs and their installation requires special mounting brackets to be mounted on the walls.
Freestanding vanities are offered at heights measured from the floor to the countertop surface with standard heights of 32-36 inches. Floating vanities, on the contrary, provide more customization options as they can be placed at any height the homeowner desires.
Floating vanities need professional installation, which increases their cost. Freestanding vanities, on the other hand, are priced less and are comparatively easier to install. After learning the difference between a floating vanity and a freestanding one, it is time to make an informed decision. Select one based on your preferences, storage requirements, budget and availability of space.
Thinking about opting for a free-standing bathroom vanity? Let's explore how a free-standing vanity differs from a built-in one and talk about its pros and cons.
A free-standing bathroom vanity is a single piece of furniture that includes at least one sink base and some storage. It's sometimes called a furniture-style vanity.
Free-standing vanities are often lifted off the floor on legs. Below is an example of a free-standing vanity in a bathroom designed by me.
A free-standing vanity is distinct from a built-in vanity in several ways:
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It does not rely upon the wall for support but can stand on its own.
It is not usually attached to the wall. However, the backsplash above a free-standing vanity usually is attached to the wall.
It is usually one piece while built-in vanities are often (not always) made up of several cabinets attached to each other and the wall.
Finally, a wall-hung or floating vanity is not a free-standing vanity. At the name implies, it relies upon the wall for its support.
There are good reasons to choose a free-standing bathroom vanity:
To make a small bathroom feel larger. A free-standing vanity with space on the left and right and lifted on legs will make a small bathroom feel larger.
To express your personal style. Maybe you just like how a furniture-style vanity looks. Nothing wrong with that.
To replace a vanity with a non-standard width. Let's say you remove a vanity that is 58 inches wide. It was probably custom-built. Good luck finding an off-the-shelf replacement that is 58" wide. A 48" wide vanity, with 5" of clear space on the left and right, will fit nicely, though. You'll find lots of them online, or you can have one custom made.
There are some disadvantages to using a free-standing bathroom vanity:
Less counterspace and storage space. Furniture-style bathroom vanities look best with some clear wall space to the left and right. I like 5 to 10 inches on each side of a free-standing vanity. So, given the same wall width, a free-standing vanity is 10 to 20 inches shorter than a built-in vanity. That means less storage space and less counterspace.
It's hard to clean the floor underneath. If your vanity is lifted on legs, plan to spend some time on your hands and knees cleaning up dust and hair that your broom can't reach.
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