Please Advise on Choosing Vanity Units

6 years ago

I live in a rental London Victorian property, so can't do any major work like knocking down a wall or something. However I want to use Vinyl/removable materials to renovate the bathroom floor and walls.

My budget is very limited, but I really want a modern look with storage unit to store all the things you see the pictures away, and enough room for my laundry basket, which currently sits under the sink.

My idea is to paint the wall pure white, use white vinyl tiles on the current wall tiles, a white grey mable effect vinyl for the floor and vanity top, and if possible for the shower too. Or use same white vinyl tiles for the shower.

Given I can't move the location of the sink or toilet, and given the shape of the sink and limited floor space, I'm not sure what sort of vanity unit I should get, or where to get what could work well.

I would be grateful for some recommendations and advice please.

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6 years ago

Apart from the bathroom carpet and lack of toilet seat (??) I think this room is really nice. I would embrace the green! Ikea do washable rugs that you could maybe cover most of the carpet with. They also do storage on wheels that may tuck nicely under your sink. Can the cleaning products go into the kitchen? You can also get suction cup storage baskets for shower cubicles so that could all move into the shower. I agree about move the washing basket somewhere else but if you really want one in the bathroom, ikea (again!) do a tall slim wicker basket that could go where your 3 white baskets are currently. I love the purple moth orchid flower, and would be tempted to pick up a couple of matching towels to finish the room off! These examples came to 100 in total

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Kluk Construction Ltd
6 years ago
Hi, taking off current sink to replace for vanity unit may affect tiles (depends how they are done) also usually landlords are very strict about doing anything with plumbing... So it can be hard one.
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6 years ago
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My advice to you as a landlord myself:- You can't put vinyl tiles over the existing as you need to stick them on with preferably floor tile adhesive, which would ruin the tiles underneath, plus putting anything over the tiles other than sheet materials would leave gaps, it'll look silly. So, I would say no to the vinyl tiles idea. They're certainly not meant to be removable, or put on walls.

I would say yes to the vinyl flooring as carpet in a bathroom is unsanitary and washable flooring is much better.

Also ask if you could have someone make a cupboard that will fit underneath the sink for storage, that way it will fit correctly and also be a nice addition. However, you still wouldn't have room for all the stuff in baskets, the bin and a laundry bin in inside it. You may fit the bin in, but the Laundry basket may have to live somewhere else.

You could also ask for permission to put up a vanity cupboard over the sink instead of the mirror, this can then store more stuff.

I don't think you can replace the tiles, so don't go with white paint it won't look right.
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6 years ago
Thank you. I currently store things under the sink (on the floor), but I want an easier access to them and a neater look. My thought is to maybe ask someone to make a door to what is already there.
LC
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6 years ago
Thanks Jen! ☺ The suction storage are indeed very useful. The three mini storage on the wall are the exact one from Ikea! I got them when I did the place up 3 years ago. The orchid is from Ikea too!

I want something different and "new" now.

I'm a minimalist, I like things tucked away, which gives me the illusion of a bigger space. So I want a solution that gives me that.

I like the basket. it goes well with my bedroom wardrobe and dressing table. I can tuck it under my dressing table. Thank you. ☺
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6 years ago
Putting the door on sounds like a great idea. Ikea have great bathroom cabinets with mirrors, and there's always Ebay or Facebook pages in your local area, where people may well be selling cheaply or giving away for free.

I think once you get rid of the carpet and are able to put stuff away, you'll be a lot happier with the space.

Maybe you could find a nice Handyman in your area to do the cupboard door and even put a shelf in under there.
LC
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks very much Man About House! I'll check those sites out and get some quotes. ☺
Jonathan
6 years ago
I think that you might well be able to get the landlord to agree to you replacing the carpet with a wood effect Lino and putting a cabinet on the wall over the sink- try asking for permission and they might well agree as it sounds like it won't devalue the property or adversely affect being able to rent to the next people.
I agree that the tiles can't be improved with anything temporary so you may have to work with them- that's not a bad thing though as most hotel spas are decorated in wood with green and neutral colours to feel restful.
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6 years ago
Totally understand wanting a new look :) I would be cautious of investing money into a house that you don't own and potentially your tenancy may not be renewed etc. Would your landlord be persuaded to make some improvements to the bathroom do you think (there by making it easier to rent/sell). You never know they may be planning a refurb after you move out but don't want to cause disruption while you're living there
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6 years ago
Hi Jen ☺ My landlord is quite relax about improvements as long as it doesn't damage the property, plus I'm a long term resident, so this is my home.

The landlord was very impressed and pleased with the make over I did when I moved in. So I'm not too limited. He wouldn't be doing any "decorating/cosmetics" work for me, as there are outstanding necessary repair works that haven't been done for months now. Though nothing urgent.

I'm hoping he would agree to reimburse some of my costs by way of a month reduced rental...but that would be the icing on the cake when am done.

I really like the flat, and the location is great, so I don't intend to leave anytime soon (unless I won the lottery and can afford to buy myself a house ). So I don't mind spending a little to make myself happy and at home.

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