12. Floating Vanity Extension with Integrated Open Base
Introduction
Floating vanities keep bathroom floors visible, making spaces feel larger and easier to clean. Extending a cantilevered floating counter directly over a washing machine keeps the appliance stable on the floor while maintaining a light, cohesive look.
What This Idea Means
A wall-hung vanity seamlessly extends a single thick floating countertop across the washing machine, with the machine sitting cleanly on the floor beneath the open-sided stone shelf.
How to Make It
- Secure heavy-duty steel support brackets directly into the wall studs to support the cantilevered stone or quartz counter.
- Install floating vanity drawers beneath the sink on one side, leaving an open floor-level bay on the other for the washer.
- Ensure the countertop extends over the machine with an exact 20 mm clearance gap for easy sliding and maintenance.
- Run continuous large-format floor tiles straight under the machine to maintain unbroken floor lines.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Add a slim vertical stone partition between the floating drawers and the machine to hide side wiring and hoses completely.
- Variation: Add an LED light channel beneath the floating edge to wash light downward, accentuating the floating effect across the entire run.