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Vanity unit

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/ˈvænəti ˌjuːnɪt/nounCore term

In interior design, vanity unit means: A bathroom cabinet that holds a washbasin, with storage underneath or around it; it can stand on the floor or be fixed to the wall.

In Turkish: lavabo dolabı, banyo dolabı, lavabo ünitesi

How it is used

British English says vanity unit; American English simply says vanity. Designers choose between wall-hung and floor-standing units, single or double basins, and countertop or integrated basins.

Example sentences

  1. A wall-hung vanity unit makes the small bathroom feel bigger and is easier to clean under.

  2. The main en suite has a double vanity unit with two basins.

Common collocations

  • wall-hung vanity unit
  • double vanity unit
  • vanity unit with drawers
  • sanitarywareCeramic bathroom fittings such as toilets, washbasins, bidets and urinals; in the trade it sometimes also covers baths and shower trays.
  • mixer tapA tap with one spout that mixes hot and cold water, controlled by one lever or two handles and used on basins, sinks, baths and showers.
  • en suiteA bathroom that opens directly off a bedroom and is used only by the people in that room; also used as an adjective, as in an en suite bedroom.
  • splashbackThe protective, easy-to-clean surface on the wall behind a sink or hob, made of tiles, glass, stone or metal.

More terms: Kitchens & Bathrooms

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