Compact 400mm floor standing vanity unit with single soft-close door and ceramic basin, ideal for cloakrooms and small bathrooms.
The Nuie Vault is a compact vanity unit for small cloakrooms and tight bathroom spaces. At about 400mm wide and 222mm deep, it provides a basin and storage cupboard in spaces where a pedestal basin would be the only alternative, and a pedestal offers no storage.
Cloakrooms and small en-suites present a consistent challenge: how to provide a functional basin with storage in a space that barely fits a toilet. The Nuie Vault 400mm vanity unit is designed specifically for these spaces.
At about 400mm wide and 222mm deep, the Vault occupies minimal floor space while still providing a usable basin and a storage cupboard. The slim 222mm depth means it does not project far from the wall, leaving walkway space in narrow cloakrooms.
The soft-close mechanism stops the door slamming. In a small room where the vanity door is opened and closed frequently, a slamming door is irritating. The soft-close prevents this while also protecting the unit from impact damage over time.
The included ceramic basin has a single tap hole, which accepts a mono basin mixer tap. In a compact cloakroom, a mono mixer is generally preferable to separate hot and cold pillar taps: it takes up less space and provides easier temperature control. The basin is not compatible with taps requiring two tap holes; buyers intending to use existing separate taps should check compatibility before ordering.
The waste fitting and trap are sold separately. Check the basin instructions for the waste and trap needed. The 222mm depth limits the trap options slightly: a bottle trap or low-profile P-trap is usually needed to fit within the cabinet below the basin.
Floor standing installation screws the unit directly to the floor or wall-fixes through the back panel. Plumbing connections are made through the bottom or rear of the cabinet. The internal shelf provides usable storage once the plumbing is routed correctly.
The Nuie Vault is a compact vanity unit for small bathrooms. The basin and storage combination replaces a bare pedestal, the soft-close door prevents slamming, and the compact dimensions suit small spaces.
The Nuie Vault (model NVX192) is a floor standing vanity unit, nominally 400mm wide and 222mm deep, with a gloss white finish, a single soft-close door and an internal shelf. The product information says the ceramic basin with one tap hole is included. It is designed for cloakrooms and small bathrooms where a pedestal basin would otherwise be the only choice.
This site also has a page for the Vitra S20 cloakroom basin (vitra-s20-cloakroom-basin). That is a basin only, so it gives you no cupboard or furniture, and it is a different type of purchase from a complete unit. Roper Rhodes and Utopia also sell cloakroom units, and their sizes and finishes change, so compare current data sheets.
| Option | What you get | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Vault vanity unit | Basin, cupboard and shelf | Waste and trap bought separately |
| Basin only (pedestal or wall hung) | Just the basin | No storage |
| Wall hung cloakroom vanity | Floor space left clear | Needs a strong wall fixing |
The easiest mistake is to assume everything is in the box. The product information says the basin is included, but the waste and trap are sold separately, and you will also need a tap. Because the basin has a single tap hole, it suits a mono basin mixer rather than separate hot and cold taps.
A floor standing unit is simple to fit and the floor takes the weight, while a wall hung vanity frees up floor space but relies on the wall. For a small cloakroom, the main choice is whether you value storage or visible floor. The Vault gives you a cupboard, so it suits bathrooms where you need somewhere to put spare toilet rolls and cleaning products.
Measure the room before you order, and remember to allow for the door swing and the space around the toilet. Retailers quote height in different ways, for example with or without the basin, so check the overall height on the manufacturer’s data sheet if it matters for your wall or window.
What tap, waste and trap do I need? You need a mono basin mixer tap that suits a single tap hole. The product information says the waste and trap are sold separately, so buy a compatible waste and trap, and check that the trap fits within the cabinet given its 222mm depth. A low-profile or bottle trap is often used in shallow units. Check the basin and waste instructions.
How do I fix a floor standing vanity to the wall and floor? Move the unit into position, level it, and mark the fixing points. The product information says it can be fixed to the floor or wall through the back panel. Use fixings suited to your wall type, and check for hidden pipes and cables before drilling. Seal the edges against the wall and floor if you wish.
How do I stop moisture damaging a vanity door and carcass in a steamy room? Ventilate the room, wipe up splashes and keep the sealant around the basin and wall in good order. Fix any leaks quickly. Water that gets into the carcass edges and base can cause swelling, so seal the cut edges if you modify the unit. Gloss white finishes show water marks, so wipe them regularly.
Will a 400mm unit leave enough room for washing hands? It is compact, so check how it feels in the room. Measure the clear floor space in front of the unit and see how far the basin projects. The 222mm depth helps in narrow cloakrooms. Mark the footprint on the floor with tape and stand in front of it to test the layout. Part M and other accessibility rules are about much more than basin dimensions, so ask a qualified professional if you need an accessible bathroom.
| Width | Approx 400mm |
|---|---|
| Height | Overall height with basin: check the manufacturer's data sheet |
| Depth | 222mm |
| Door | Single, soft-close |
| Basin | Ceramic, 1 tap hole (included) |
| Finish | Gloss white |
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