01Tall bottle
Clear shelf height, not overall cabinet height
CUSTOM BATHROOM VANITIES FROM CHINA / ARCAYA
Custom bathroom vanities from China, tested against real life.
Plan storage, plumbing, moisture protection and installation details before manufacturing begins.
Start your vanity brief01 / TEST REAL OBJECTS, NOT EMPTY BOXES
Will your everyday bathroom items actually fit?
Measure the real items you use—your tallest bottle, hair dryer, refill packs and daily kit—then approve the usable shelf and drawer space shown in the drawing.
02Hair dryer
Body, nozzle, cable and safe return point
03Daily kit
First-open storage without stacked trays
04Plumbing access
Reach the shut-off without removing the cabinet
05Mirror opening
Full reflection, shelf access and door clearance
06Wall & trim clearance
Check drawers clear fillers, trim and handles
02 / THE DRAWER AND REPAIR TEST
Can you use every drawer without blocking the plumbing?
A wide vanity can still lose useful storage to the basin and pipes. Ask the drawing to show the usable drawer size and how a plumber can reach each shut-off valve.
Check drawer storage and plumbingSECTION A–ACheck before production
MIRROR / POWER
USABLE
DRAWER SPACE
DRAWER SPACE
PIPES
+ VALVES
+ VALVES
USABLE
DRAWER SPACE
DRAWER SPACE
finished vanity width
finished height
ASK THE DRAWING TO SHOW
Usable drawer size
Width, depth and height after the runners are fitted
Fits your real items
Hair dryer, bottles and refill packs
Space needed for pipes
Basin, trap and waste pipe shown together
Removable drawer or panel
How a plumber reaches the pipes and valves
Reach each shut-off valve
A hand can reach every valve in an emergency
03 / THE MIRROR-CABINET TEST
Can the mirror cabinet show your face and keep daily items within reach?
Choose door divisions that do not cut through the main reflection. Set shelf heights from your real bottles, then plan charging, lighting and ventilation.
Check your mirror cabinet layout
MIRROR-CABINET CHECKS
Clear reflection
Keep your face clear of door joints
Shelf for tall bottles
Fit electric toothbrushes and tall skincare
Daily open shelf
Reach one daily item without opening a door
Safe charging
Keep sockets and cables accessible for repair
Dry storage
Allow wet items to drain and ventilate safely
04 / THE EVERYDAY CLEANING TEST
Which bathroom basin is easiest to clean every day?
Compare how many edges and joints you must wipe, whether water can pool, and whether the basin can be repaired or replaced without removing the cabinet.
Compare basin cleaningIntegrated top
Fewer countertop joints can make wiping easier. Check that water drains fully and that the basin can be repaired or replaced.
Undermount
You can wipe the countertop directly into the bowl. Check the joint below the counter, the exposed stone edge and the basin supports.
Countertop vessel
A vessel basin creates a focal point. Check splash, cleaning space around the base and the final rim height.
COMPARE CLEANING PATHS
05 / THE THREE-WALL FIT TEST
Will every drawer open after the walls, trim and handles are installed?
Measure the finished opening at the top, middle and bottom. Record skirting, wall trim and anything nearby so the factory can allow the correct fitting space.
Check your room measurements
ROOM-FIT CHECKS
Measure top, middle and bottom
Use the smallest finished opening
Photograph skirting and wall trim
Show anything that projects into the space
Check whether the walls are square
Agree where extra fitting space will go
Show filler panels in the drawing
Keep gaps even and doors free to move
Test doors, drawers and handles
Make sure everything opens fully
06 / THE BATHROOM MOISTURE TEST
How do you stop a bathroom vanity from swelling, peeling or smelling damp?
Water damage usually starts at sink joints, wet hands or floor contact. Check these three places before production, then put the required protection into the quotation and drawings.
Check your moisture protection
Will the cabinet smell damp?
Tall storage and appliance drawers need a way for warm, humid air to leave. Electrical parts should also remain reachable if they need replacing.
Ask to see the ventilation gap and access panel
Can water reach a raw panel edge?
Check the basin cut-out, tap holes, countertop joint and every door or drawer edge touched by wet hands. These areas should not expose unfinished board.
Ask for a sealed-edge sample and joint detail
Will mopping water touch the cabinet?
Use a wall-hung vanity, protected legs or a water-resistant base panel. Vulnerable board edges should sit clear of the wet floor.
Ask for the finished floor-clearance dimension07 / COMPARE WHAT EACH QUOTE INCLUDES
How do you compare two bathroom vanity quotes fairly?
A cheaper quote may simply leave out the basin, lighting, filler panels, packing or local installation. Ask every supplier to mark each item as included, optional, excluded or supplied locally.
ItemWhat the quote must includeProof to request
CabinetsVanity, mirror cabinets, tall units, filler panels and visible side panelsDimensioned drawings + item list
Countertop & basinCountertop, basin, cut-outs, supports, waste fittings and backsplashProduct sheets + section drawing
Hardware & electricalHinges, drawer runners, handles, lights, power supplies and sensorsModel and brand list + access note
Packing & deliveryProtective packing, carton labels, shipment group and final delivery pointPacking list + sample carton label
Local installationUnloading, carrying, fixing, plumbing, electrical work, sealing and adjustmentWritten responsibility list
08 / QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGN-OFF
Questions to ask before approving your bathroom vanity.
Open each question to see what should appear in the drawings or be confirmed with your supplier and local installer.
How do you stop plumbing from wasting an entire drawer?
Ask for one drawing that shows the basin, pipe trap, waste pipe and shut-off valves together with the usable drawer space. The plumber should be able to reach the valves without removing the whole cabinet.
What should you physically test before approving bathroom storage?
Measure your tallest bottle, hair dryer, brush, tissue pack and refill bottle. Compare those measurements with the usable shelf height and drawer depth shown in the drawing.
How should a mirror cabinet be divided?
Place door joints away from the main face reflection. Set shelf heights from your real bottles, then decide where charging sockets, lighting and removable access panels will go.
Which bathroom basin is easiest to clean?
No type is always easiest. Compare corners, joints, water pooling, exposed edges, cleaning space around the base and how the selected basin can be replaced.
What needs to be checked for a vanity fitted between walls?
Measure the finished space at the top, middle and bottom. Record skirting and wall trim, then check that filler panels, handles, doors and drawers all have enough clearance.
What evidence should be supplied before a vanity leaves China?
Agree in advance which measurements, finish samples, hardware photos, part labels, carton labels and packing lists the factory must provide before shipping.
09 / PREPARE YOUR VANITY BRIEF
Send the details needed for an accurate bathroom vanity quote.
Share your room measurements, wall and plumbing photos, basin and tap models, and the items you need to store. We will use them to prepare the questions needed for quotation and drawing approval.
support@arcayaliving.comUseful files: floor plan, finished dimensions, wall and plumbing photos, basin and tap data sheets.