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Customer Reviews for Design Element London 72 in. W x 22 in. D Double Vanity in Espresso with Marble Vanity Top and Mirror in Carrara White

Internet #205626414

Model #DEC082B-E

  • Water-resistant build prevents it from getting damaged
  • Wooden build offers a classic look
  • Rectangular undermount sinks attach beneath the countertop

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Overall very pretty but a few issues. One of the handles (which come screwed on inside of drawer...
Overall very pretty but a few issues. One of the handles (which come screwed on inside of drawers for delivery) was stripped out. One of the drawers doesn't glide well. I contacted them and they mailed a new handle, new screws and glides right away. The drawers don't open and close as well as I had hoped. The doors do have soft close on them. My plumber son was not so pleased with ease of getting to the sink for hook ups and talked about cutting out part of back but he managed. I love it and it holds a lot more than I thought!
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Such great quality! Ordered the 72” vanity for our Master...
Such great quality! Ordered the 72” vanity for our Master bath and loved it, so I ordered this one for our guest bathroom! It didn’t disappoint! Our house had water damage from Hurricane Harvey and it is still showing no signs of damage! We did reframe the mirror to match my barn door, but we are leaving the white frame on the mirror in the guest bathroom! Love it and would recommend this vanity to everyone!
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I purchased this vanity after much debate and research with other companies. So impressed and was...
I purchased this vanity after much debate and research with other companies. So impressed and was blown away with how great it looks. It arrived much earlier than expected, their was a small dent on the back leg but is not noticeable from its location. The delivery guy mentioned that I can choose to refuse it and another one would be sent to replace. Since it was minor and no one would be able to see it; I decided to opt out of the offer and keep the product. It looks fabulous in our guest bathroom, the sinks with pop-ups are simple, sleek and clean looking. The large mirror fits the vanity perfectly! I was hesitant on it cause I had in my mind that I was going to do two individual mirrors but so thrilled with the way it turned out! Even my husband is impressed with the quality and LOVES the look! Pros: large mirror, great wood finish, beautiful marble top Cons: nothing!
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    Looks good but not for a first time DIY.
    I come from from a construction family and have remodeled 4 of my own houses. The finish and appearance is great, however it there were a couple items that makes it difficult to install. The sinks came with tailpipe drains that were push to click type drain stopper. All faucets come with a matching tail pipe with the pull lever stopper. I thought it would be weird to have to stick your hand in dirty water to let the drain out rather than just push the knob down on the back of the faucet., so we used the one that comes with the faucets. Basically we paid for parts with the vanity we didn't need. The sinks were easy to install to the counter top, however the drains took several tries. The larger tapered gasket that mates up to the bowls would not seal up. I have always put these on dry and never had any problem. After inspecting the bowls we discovered that the drain hole was slightly out of round. It looks like the bowls were pulled out of the mold a little early, causing poor shape. I tried both, the ones the came with the sinks and the ones that came with the faucets, with the same results. We finally greased them up with silicone caulk. This did two things, first it lubricated the gasket so that it would slide up tighter to the bowl so that it would make 100% contact. Second it glued and sealed just in case it didn't make %100 contact. 3rd times the charm, no leaks. The legs had a pad made out of a card board derivative stapled to the bottom. One of them had a chunk missing out of it making it not the same height as the others. Also they are about 3/16" thick and i thought it would look weird with the legs up off the floor. So rather than shimming the one leg I removed all of the pads. After doing so the vanity actually stood flat, no wobbles. All of the hardware was installed backwards for shipping which I didn't think was bad until i started reinstalling them. As I started to reinstall the pulls it felt like I was cross threading the screw as it was difficult to get started and then look like it wasn't square to the handle. Turns out they are all like this. My dad actually took the time to clean them all out with a tap. Both screws were parallel but not square to the handle. After installing the handles were square to the drawer, looked, and performed fine, but I didn't have a good feeling when putting them on. 1. The handles looked ok but the tapped holes make me think they were made in Mexico 2. The manufacturer should just not install the hardware to begin with. It would have saved me the time of taking them off. Drawer guides are ball bearing guides but they are not full extension or soft close. They were not very smooth. They slide smooth till the last 1/2" then you have to push them a little harder to close all the way. When you open them you have to pull hard the first 1/2". It seams like its by design because they all performed the same, I just don't care for that type of drawer guides. Conclusion, the cabinet is built solid and it looks good. However for the price I expected a little more quality in the hardware and bowls. I would recommend it if you like the style and you know what your doing, other wise I would pass.
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    Great product built well... Packaged unbelievably well!!! The only complaint...
    Great product built well... Packaged unbelievably well!!! The only complaint that I have is that they only allow for overhang on one side, but do not provide a side splash, they only include a backsplash
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    Took a while to get here. Everything was intact and...
    Took a while to get here. Everything was intact and delivered with no scratches or dings!! The quality is amazing, love carrera marble. The paint finish is shiny smooth, deep undermount sinks, no slam hinges, Built well, expect to last a while with this quality.
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    Damage to vanity top and paint on leg ...
    Damage to vanity top and paint on leg
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    Had to make modifications to the vanoty. Vanity about ...
    Had to make modifications to the vanoty. Vanity about 1/2" too tall.
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    Only problem is trying to find the right size side splash...the ones sold at Home Depot are 4 inc...
    Only problem is trying to find the right size side splash...the ones sold at Home Depot are 4 inches high and the backsplash is only 3 inches.
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      Everything came in good condition as described. Shipping was about...
      Everything came in good condition as described. Shipping was about 2 weeks
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      Sturdy product the only cons were the sink over-fill hole was off centered and the smaller drawer...
      Sturdy product the only cons were the sink over-fill hole was off centered and the smaller drawers soft close feature didn't work as well as the large doors. Other than that it's beautiful!
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        I had this unit for 2 years. Drain hardware broke.
        I had this unit for 2 years. Drain hardware broke.
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          The unit is fine and it was delivered on schedule. The...
          The unit is fine and it was delivered on schedule. The unit was dropped at the bottom of my driveway. Since it weighs over 300 pounds, I had to push it into the garage. I would have preferred for it to be placed on the porch near the front door. I am not sure how it will be carried upstairs.
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          Quality ok- not great, not bad. Works well for what...
          Quality ok- not great, not bad. Works well for what we need.
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          The mirror, vanity, and marble top with sink are high...
          The mirror, vanity, and marble top with sink are high quality, and a good value. Be prepared to relocate plumping, and/or modify the center drawers to accommodate water and waste pipes.
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          Very nice looking vanity. We just had it installed but the bathroom remodel is only 75% done so ...
          Very nice looking vanity. We just had it installed but the bathroom remodel is only 75% done so I haven't used it. I can't comment on the functional use of the drawers yet but I can say its nice looking it. It arrived damage free. The Carrera white top is like two thin pieces glued together. According to my designer this is how they do it in California verses where we live on the East Coast. Not an issue because it still looks nice. The only surprise to me was that the vanity is a glossy finish. You can't tell in the picture but its a bright white in a glossy finish. Doesn't match my new toilet as well as I had hoped but as my designer said it hard to match whites.
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          Got more than what we paid for!
          Great vanity and mirror set. Use a professional licensed plumber for the install and you will be all set. We are doing a complete bathroom remodel so were able to relocate all the piping to match. Mirror is large and nice as well. Highly recommended.
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            The brackets that holds sink in place, were too...
            The brackets that holds sink in place, were too short. They didn't extend to sink as shown in picture.
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            Double vanity
            I love this double vanity and I was warned that is almost Black by reading the other reviews but I liked it anyway to go with my grey and white carrara tile. My contractor was surprised that the sinks didn't come mounted but he and my husband mounted them, it arrived in Tip-Top condition we were lucky in that regards from other reviews nothing damaged
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              This cabinet worked well in our extra bathroom. The glossy white finish added a more modern feel...
              This cabinet worked well in our extra bathroom. The glossy white finish added a more modern feel. There is grey in the marble top that looked great with the white subway tile and light grey grout we were using. Very happy with the quality for the price. Also nice not to have to select a separate mirror.
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              Overall look and quality is very nice. However, it...
              Overall look and quality is very nice. However, it is missing the metal brackets, screws, and nuts to support the sink bowl to the counter top. How can I get these?
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              Vanity & marble top
              I think the vanity is cheaply made. The thick top is nothing more than a 1/2 thick which is nice but the under layer is made of low grade material laminated to the top. Would have been nice if leveling devices were included on the legs for those of us with floors that are not perfectly level. Arrived almost a week late. I probably would have returned it had I not been past the completion date.
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                Perfect
                This vanity was packaged perfectly. It is a well made high-end cabinet. The marble top is beautiful and it looks great in our bathroom. Installation was easy for my husband, he is a professional. I did not use the mirror but it came with the cabinet. I'll probably sell it, or use it elsewhere. My only comments about this vanity are that the drawer pulls are a very light silver brushed aluminum. It's almost impossible to match a faucet to the door pulls. However I Am happy with the outcome.
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                  Knobs are irregular sizes!
                  My only gripe with this vanity are the knobs! You can't tell in the picture but it's some really cheap fake satin finish...doesn't even go with any brushed nickel or any brushed chrome faucets. Plus the knobs are a weird size. They're not knobs but actually pulls that are only 1.25" wide! There are 2 holes so forget about replacing it with your own knobs...good luck in finding one that fits!
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                    Assembly
                    Before HD Decorator collection went to HD retail, the cabinets were assembled and crated beautifully. When my first purchased arrived, I was quite impressed. Now vanities arrive unassembled at equal or higher pricing. Quality control is better shipped assembled.
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                      Not worth the hassle
                      A lot of back and forth with the company to get a counter top that wasn't chipped or cracked. Don't waste your time ordering this. The third one we received was the one we used in our bathroom. Took a lot of time, arguing, sending pictures of damage, and follow up in order to get a piece we could use. After receiving the first one that was broken in half we were told the item was on back order and could take 6-8 weeks to get a replacement. On homedepot.com we clearly saw it could be ordered. Then they said they weren't opening boxes to give us one that was packaged with a vanity base. We weren't about to pay for another one and wait to get a refund. Then the supervisor said she pulled a miracle and found us one. It came all chipped up. The third one we ask someone to actually look at it before sending us something laying in a warehouse unprotected. When it arrived we were still not completely satisfied, but just needed to finish the bathroom. Now we're stuck with two damaged countertops and back splashes that we need to dispose of at our expense under our carport.
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                        Don't buy
                        Countertop came cracked. We had to wait for home depot to put a claim in for it which took 3 days. Then the company wanted me to take pictures of the countertop. That took another 3 days for them to determine it was cracked. They sent out another countertop. It shipped across country so that took another week. When new countertop came it had all scratches on it and backsplash had unremovable marks. So we had to take pictures again and send them to company. After a few days they sent out another countertop and backsplash. We waited another week for it to arrive. New one was a little better. Still had scratches and marks on it. Sent more pictures and they said they inspected it and it was fine so they wouldn't give us a credit even though we weren't happy and all the trouble we went through with company plus we were without a bathroom for over a month. Overall its a decent looking vanity. I expected better quality for the amount that it costs. Vanity scratches easily too and fingerprints show up on it. Buy something else
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                          Slightly more expensive, but worth the extra cost.
                          Instructions limited, but not difficult. All inclusive vanity makes it a value. Love the Carrera top. On negative side, basin clips are too small to effectively engage the edge of porceline. Pop up drain gasket ineffective, used silicone sealer to make watertight seal. Not clear where to install aluminum support leg. There are 4 metal plates 2x2 1/4 thick with 2 holes and wood screws, and I am clueless where they belong? Overall, a good vanity, better than those in the store for immediate purchase.
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