Owner and interior designer at VERDE Interior Design, Luis Carmona recommends a little less: 'Leaving a minimum of 12' between your vanity and toilet, bathtub, or shower is ideal. You can use a vanity right next to a shower with a glass partition if space is tight.' 'You need at least 15' between the center of a toilet to a wall, vanity, and tub/shower on the sides and you need 21' clearance in front. 'The ideal clearance is dictated by building standard codes,' notes Alzaga. (Image credit: Unique Kitchens / Stacy Goldberg)Įven if a double vanity fits and will give you enough countertop space that you personally require, without correct clearance from other fixtures, it may not make the wisest addition to a small bathroom design or powder room. This gives you the option of designing a narrower vanity and freeing up space on the counter,' notes Alzaga. 'If going bespoke in a small bathroom, choose smaller sinks and wall-mounted faucets. 'Bathroom vanities range in height from 30 to 36 inches, with 34 inches being the universal average and the most used.' A custom-made vanity will allow a more flexible design in terms of depth and size too, leaving you to be less reliant on what is available. Standard double vanity units are typically quite a lot bigger, ranging from 1,200mm wide all the way up to 2,200mm. We have found smaller bathroom vanities at Wayfair, with some as small as 700mm, but it depends on whether this is comfortable for the space. 'The smallest I have seen is 40 inches wide.' This is roughly 1016mm. 'Vanities come in different depths and sizes and you can always have a custom one made,' continues Alzaga. There are plenty of budget-friendly options online on stores like Amazon and Home Depot.' 'When looking for a vanity try to find a sleek and compact option. 'The first step is measuring the space, and making sure it is accurate, every little centimeter counts in a small room.

'You can absolutely make a double vanity work in a small bathroom depending on the layout and size,' says Elizabeth Vergara, the founder and lead contractor, and designer of Vergara Homes.

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