OK, no wonder the photo looked weird. The kitchen supplier would be able to do the whole thing for you, so you don't have to try to match anything and the hole for the basin could be cut into the bench top anywhere you want it. The only problem is the plumbing, the cheapest way to relocate that is by extending any pipes and that takes internal space from your vanity. Glad you have lived with the semi-recessed sink, I've heard many others complain. Have you checked out basins though - there is a good range of sizes and shapes now. I bought an off the shelf-vanity-for my main bathroom, but it was still made up fresh for me so I had the option of the colour, bench top colour, size and style of the basin and where I wanted it for no extra charge - have you double checked on that? Check out Laminex's range online and phone them for samples - they are very happy to do this. I went back to Laminex to save money on my kitchen reno and used the Diamond Gloss Polar White. It always looks stunning and I really love it now. Have you also checked the existing vanity will come out ok without damage to the wall tiles? Also is the floor tiled under the vanity - that will present problems for you if it has not been done. Theoretically it should be, just depends on whether corners may have been cut. Good luck with it all - oh to not have to think about budgets!!

Hi Suneiah I had new doors, side panels and shelves made for the existing vanities. Fortunately the new doors and panels have not subsequently been affected by moisture. I also changed the tapware to something a little sleeker and ergonomically better, and painted the rooms. However, I left the vanities in place because I really wasn't up to the task of pulling out the bathrooms at the time (for many reasons: mainly the mess and also all of the strata processes I would have needed to attend to. Suneiah - I wish you all the best for whatever changes you decide to make to your bathroom(s).

Yes I have Polytec laminate in both my bathrooms, powder rooms and laundry. Our home is nearly 7 years old, and the laminate is still looking good. Most vanity’s have quartz or stone tops, have you asked the supplier to confirm your thoughts about being too heavy for the floating vanity? A photo of my children’s bathroom.

Looks like a version of a floating shelf. One for the vanity and one for the towel shelf. Its framed up and then boxed in. You can find similar DIY on Pintrest via https://pin.it/3hio07M or search DIY floating shelves. Haven’t seen them commercially available in Australia, would need to be a custom job.