For the record, we have had a counter top over the toilet for 20 years with no problem. There was a cutout at the top to allow access the to toilet tank (I put a tissue box in it). For our new bathroom coming up next month, I am having a granite top made and will again extend it over the toilet...this time with no cutout. To allow for access to the toilet, we are going to install a new, low profile, toilet. I like the extra counter space, very handy! I don't think it looks dated at all.

I need to look what was written, thank you for your help. There are 2 bathrooms that need vanities. Both need 48". One my husband wants a double sink and it's up against one wall on the left. Actually the sink of this 48" vanity is positioned on the right. Because the bathroom door is on the left it really makes sense, Even if I get a single 48" they're all in the middle of the vanity. Any thoughts on that. The way the sink is now really is best for the space. The other bathroom, also up against a wall but in like an attic space. On the left side the ceiling slopes down and the vanity goes all the way to the wall and continues to an 18" sink with mirror above it. I am looking for a 48" double cabinet and put a sink only on the right side so it will fit with the ceiling. Actually, I believe there is the heating on the left. The actual cabinet is 48" the countertop is 52". I think that's the only way to do that. If I go into any kitchen place to make me vanities all I've found is kitchen cabinets that are closed on the bottom? I guess you are talking about a local carpenter?

The vanity will be in the middle of the wall, between the toilet and the shower, so there's no side wall, unfortunately. And sorry about the text - it wouldn't let me edit for clarity, so I might just redo the thread. Thanks for weighing in!

@Jan Moyer we are hiring a professional contractor. I sent the plans to him yesterday. waiting on his estimate. i have spent a lot of time on it. during my initial consultation with him he didn’t think to turn the tub. He did however say that a 34 inch wide shower was fine since it’s 54 deep. i actually don’t want the chandelier direcyltky over the tub. I’m thinking id like it centered in the section of the “room” with the tub. my husband wants to keep the tub parallel to the window and says 34 inches will be fine in the shower. so yes i got more gray hair over this for nothing. cest la vie! we kept the wood louvered doors original to the house so thats why I’m putting the mirrors on the wall. i am toting with the idea of having them trimmed up on the walls likr this the original 70s bathroom had giant unframed mirrors surrounding the tub like walls. I still have all those mirrors. i know this type Of trim work will be expensive. I‘d like to get an estimate on it though. i just moved the closet door away from tub. That was still the original/existing location.. back to the hall. I’m not sure why my blue & yellow lines pic didn’t post. Trying again one yellow line is the wall I’m talking about. The other yellow line is the distance/walking space I’m talking about. The blue line is where the wall exists now. I know 56” is enough in the bathroom and that 40 or more is enough in the hall. I have to move the wall no matter what though so i‘m trying to figure out the best place to move it to. The hall is 20 feet long. and is currently 40 inches wide then widens to 64” wide after you pass the kids bath. as it is on the plans, the hall is 48” inches after the kids bath, and the space between the vanity counter and the wall with shower and water closet is 56”. The contractor thought i should give the other 8” inches to the bathroom and make the hall 40 inches. Then he went and looked at the hall and said well it is a long hall so i can see why you like some extra width here.