Double Bowl Wall Hung Vanities

Double Bowl Wall Hung Vanities

A double bowl wall hung vanity is a single unit with two basins that fixes to the wall instead of sitting on the floor. Call it a double sink vanity, dual sink vanity, or a wall hung double vanity, the setup is the same: two basins, one wall-mounted unit. Two people get a basin each in the morning, and the floor stays clear underneath so the room feels bigger and easier to clean. They suit shared family bathrooms, his-and-hers ensuites, and any space where the morning queue has become a genuine problem.

This page covers what to check before you order this kind of double bowl bathroom vanity in Australia. Minimum widths for two basins, plumbing rough-in, wall structure for the fixing, and the benchtop and basin combinations you'll actually see in the range. No product hype. Sizing and plumbing are where most orders go wrong, so that's where we've spent the words.

Why a double bowl wall-hung setup works

Two basins mean two people brushing teeth at the same time without elbows, which is the whole appeal of a twin basin vanity setup. That's the main reason people buy them. The wall-hung part is the second decision, and it's a practical one.

With nothing touching the floor, the room reads bigger because you can see the tiles running underneath. Mopping actually happens because there's no kickboard to work around. Dust and hair don't collect against a base cabinet. In a smaller ensuite, that visible floor line is often the difference between the room feeling tight and feeling okay.

You do give up some storage compared to a floor-mount unit with a full kickboard, but most wall-hung doubles have generous drawers that make up for it. If floor-mount suits your plumbing better, double bowl freestanding vanities are worth a look too. Compare formats across the wider wall hung vanities range if you're still weighing it up.

How much space you need for two basins

The rule of thumb is 1200mm minimum for two basins. 1500mm or wider is where it starts to feel comfortable. At 1200mm the basins sit close together and the tap spouts are almost touching the edges. At 1500mm to 1800mm each person gets proper elbow room and there's usable benchtop between the bowls.

Under 1200mm, a single basin with a wider benchtop works better than squeezing two in. For those situations, look at vanities 500mm-650mm instead, or browse the full range of ensuite vanities if it's a smaller room.

Wall-hung units typically fix so the benchtop sits 800mm to 850mm off the floor. Line the mirror width to the vanity width, or slightly narrower, so it doesn't overhang. For full sizing detail see our guide on bathroom vanity dimensions.

Configuration at a glance

Whatever you call this two sink vanity format, width is the deciding factor for comfort.

Leaning toward vessel-style bowls that sit on top? Have a look at the above counter basins range to see what pairs with a stone benchtop. Prefer a flush finish instead? Undermount basins are the alternative most twin configurations use.

Benchtop and basin combinations

Integrated ceramic tops are one continuous piece. No seam between basin and bench to seal or clean around. They wipe down easily and hide splash marks well. The trade-off is a more uniform look with less material contrast.

Stone benchtops with under-mount or above-counter basins give more visual weight, and you can pick a basin shape independently of the bench. Stone needs a re-seal every few years depending on the finish. Above-counter basins sit higher, so factor that into the overall benchtop height before you order tapware.

What to check before you order

Wall-hung doubles carry real weight once the basins are full, so the wall behind needs proper support. That means a stud wall with noggins added at the fixing points, or an in-wall bracket system built into the framing before the wall is sheeted. A standard plasterboard wall with no backing behind it won't hold up.

Plumbing rough-in matters just as much. An S-trap exits through the floor. A P-trap exits through the wall. Wall-hung units almost always run P-trap, and the waste stub needs to sit higher than it would for a floor-mount vanity. Confirm the rough-in position with your plumber before the unit arrives. Match your bathroom tapware to the basin type at the same time.

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