Dark Wood Vanity Sink

1sandyh

3 years ago

I’m looking for a drawer vanity unit in a very very dark wood - any help please?

Most I’ve seen are more like oak rather than very dark

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minnie101

3 years ago

I’m not sure if these are dark enough

https://www.rubberduckbathrooms.co.uk/simple-double-basin-vanity-unit-1300mm-wenge

https://www.ukbathrooms.com/products/laufen-pro-s-vanity-unit-with-2-drawers.html

https://www.victorianbathrooms4u.com/furniture/wall-hung/modern/bauhaus-svelte-120-american-walnut-vanity-unit-and-basin/

https://hertsbathrooms.com/partner/catalano/

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1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Minnie 🥰 So it’s know as ‘Wenge’? I’ve been using the term dark oak but it’s not been dark enough! Thank you

I need 3! Anywhere that stocks different sizes but reasonably priced? Thank you again 😃

Ps - gave up on the brass fittings so back to square one for chrome!
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minnie101
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Wenge is a dark one or look for a black finished oak like this. . .

They do seem quite dear, I was looking for a vanity for my downstairs loo yesterday for a “cheap” makeover and it was all adding up to rather a lot!

https://bathroomtrend.co.uk/products/bali-graphite-oak-900-wall-mounted-cabinet
minnie101
3 years ago
Oh no, how annoying. I just don’t understand why there’s so little brass around and what there is, is so dear 😢 At least it makes finding lights easier on a positive note though
Daisy England
3 years ago
Wenge is more or less black and if you buy it as a timber product as opposed to an MFC coloured board it is one of the most expensive timbers to buy.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Daisy. Any other search terms I can try? Tried Wenge and Black Oak but not getting much choice.

Also tried Walnut but seems hit & miss (some have very red undertones)

Thank
Victoria
3 years ago
Try ebony
Daisy England
3 years ago
Does it have to be actual timber? You can get coloured board (MFC) in 100s of colour choices which will also wipe down easily.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Sorry no I don’t want it to be actual timber. Just to look like dark wood
Victoria
3 years ago
Is this any good? Comes in various sizes?

https://www.roperrhodes.co.uk/wall-hung-furniture/system-600-wall-mounted-basin-unit-with-double-drawer
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Sorry Victoria no :-/ Prefer more of a very dark brown rather than grey. Ideally need to find a range available in a few sizes too, as may need an 800 in one bathroom but 1200 in the main bathroom! Any brand recommendations?
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Ravenswood Designs
3 years ago
What about a dark wash on a timber with red undertones, something like Douglas Fir? If you applied a coat of rich brown - something like F&B's Tanners Brown, you could achieve the shade you want. If you don't want grain and knots visible, you could use a timber like poplar.

We design and make bathroom furniture. I'm sure we could come up with the style and finish you want.
Daisy England
3 years ago
If you don’t want it to be actual timber, but a timber colour then you need to look at MFC. This is what a lot of people have because you can wipe it down. It’s easily cut to size and edged.

Look online at Kronospan, Egger and Pfleiderer. They have 100s of colour choices in each range. You can get samples. Then ask for a supplier and buy the sheet. Then source a chippy to carry out the cutting and assembling of the sheet. Job done once you’ve chose the doors.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks Daisy - excuse my ignorance, but what will the chippy do with the sheet then? Create a drawer from scratch with the sheet? Or clad it to an existing drawer? Sorry don’t know what you mean once chose the doors?
minnie101
3 years ago
Just a random idea but I’ve just seen it and thought it would work with your style... you could apply a dark stain or paint to this chest of drawers and add a sink on top. Maybe opt for black shower etc and then use more brass for mirror (and maybe wall lights as they’re much easier to source?!)
Daisy England
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
To answer the question: you or the chippy buy the sheet. It’s a huge sheet and normally 10’ x 4’. You will no doubt get waste but that’s the size. The chippy will measure up what you want, cut the board and edge it. You choose a handle. Simple. By doing it this way you get a choice of 100s of different colours. If you already have the drawer box then he will fit the fascia to the front of it. If you don’t have a drawer box then he can make one or buy one. It’s the simplest way to do it with a huge colour choice.
1sandyh
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Daisy! The penny has finally dropped. Great idea & I’m surprised actually how cheap these items are to purchase online!
Daisy England
3 years ago
Exactly. Just bear in mind that the screen images are not spot on. You can order samples from many places. Carpenter measures, cuts up board, edges it and fits it. Simple. No use getting ripped off with fancy stuff when something that is cost effective is available 😄
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Ravenswood Designs
3 years ago
MFC absorbs moisture. It's fine for other furniture but not durable for bathroom use. You have to be careful to keep it dry and the room well ventilated to prevent water getting into the core material through the joints or the edging can start peeling. The material swells and the unit will start to fail: doors and drawers that won't open and close properly. A false economy and to be avoided if possible.
Daisy England
3 years ago
Don’t agree Ravenswood. I have it in my ensuite and bathroom. Edges are sealed and have never been a problem. Son also has it in 2 bathrooms and again no problems. Mine has been in for almost 20 years. Have swapped the fascias a couple of times but that’s all. If the job is done correctly then there shouldn’t be a problem.
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Ravenswood Designs
3 years ago
That's a bit like "My grandad smoked all his life and died at 94". You're right: it does depend on it being done properly; also on the humidity in the room and making sure water isn't allowed to remain on the material but by the time you've paid the carpenter and swapped the fascias a couple of times, you may as well buy a decent piece of furniture in the first place. I wouldn't advise any client with a choice to put chipboard in the bathroom but if you're on a tight budget it has its place.
Daisy England
3 years ago
I’m not going to get involved in an argument but as a partner in a company who has been producing these since the 70s (and no I don’t post under my company name) all I can say is that why would we and other companies pay ££££s for specialised machinery to manufacture these products if they’re not recommended?

On the other hand timber (in its natural state) is a hydroscopic material that will shrink and swell in sympathy with its surroundings, so based on your comment will be no different.

What are kitchen carcases made out of? Same!

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