Do Wall Hung Vanity Units Really Make a Bathroom Look Bigger?
A small bathroom doesn't necessarily need more floor space to feel more comfortable. Sometimes, the difference comes down to what you can see. A vanity that runs all the way down to the floor creates a solid block of furniture. In a compact room, that can make the floor feel broken up and the furniture feel heavier than it really is. Lift the vanity away from the floor, however, and the effect changes. More of the flooring remains visible, the cabinet appears lighter and the room can feel less enclosed. That is the thinking behind wall hung vanity units . They don't physically add any extra square meters to a bathroom, but they can make better use of the space you already have. And this isn't simply an interior-design trend. Floating vanity units remain the most popular vanity style among renovating homeowners in the latest 2025 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , with 53% of respondents choosing one. So, what is it about a wall hung vanity that can make a bathroom look bigger...