Vanity & Storage: Calm Countertops

Wall-hung units on uneven stone

Plaster over pietra serena rarely presents a flat plane. Wall-hung vanities need blocking locations marked on elevation drawings so installers do not guess where steel anchors can bite.

We leave a shadow gap at the floor so mop water and summer humidity do not swell lacquer bases against stone sills.

Drawer depths for Italian linens

Florence households often store thick cotton towels folded wide. We specify 45 cm deep lower drawers and shallow top drawers for cosmetics that would otherwise rattle in transit on cobbled streets from the market.

Internal dividers are drawn to scale so joiners quote accurately the first time.

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Recessed niches versus furniture

Shampoo niches carved into shower walls free floor space in 4 m² rooms. Depth, waterproof lining, and tile trim are detailed on the same sheet as the vanity elevation so colours stay coordinated.

When niches are forbidden on listed walls, slim tall cabinets fill the gap beside the mirror without projecting into door swing arcs.

Mixed-height mirrors and basins

Children standing on step stools need a lower focal point; adults need eye-level glass. Dual mirrors or one tall framed panel with two basin zones solve the problem without doubling plumbing cost.

Brass tap patina samples live at the studio so clients compare handles under warm and cool LED strips.

Commission fit

Vanity planning is included in the €2,400 family bath package. Standalone storage audits for existing rooms start at €280 desk consultation. See Classified Rates.