bathroom vanity help (single to double vanity)

13 years ago

- doing a remodel of my master and guest bathrooms. ive decided on buying a vessel type above counter double sink and build the vanities myself.

- the existing master bathroom's vanity is a 43" x 22" single vanity. i found a Lacava AQUAMEDIA # 5064 that fits perfectly @ 43" x 20". i also found a Paini (La Toscana) matching the same size and description for only $545 with free shipping. so i have the master covered. (pictured below)

- the problem is, the Guest bathroom's vanity is 49" x 22". id like to keep the same style of sink as in the master but the only sinks with the same style i can find in that size are the one big bowl type made by Lacava (LUCE #5104, pictured below). with it being a double sink id like the two sides to be broken up like on the Auquamedia above.

- ive searched what seems like forever on these. is there anyone here that knows of another manufacturer that makes an above counter sink just like the double basin Lacava smaller than 50" but bigger than 43"???

- i mean, if i have to i can just put another 43" Aquamedia into the existing 49" space of the guest bathroom, or i can suck it up and get the 49" Luce and do without the separation of the bowls. but if there are other options (manufacturers) out there id like to check them out as well.

....any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

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seasonedvet
Original Author
13 years ago
- anyone??
- surely someone on here has some insight on my issue???
seasonedvet
Original Author
13 years ago
- what does a guy have to do to get a reply around here??
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pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
Likely no on knows the answer to your question. Can you check local plumbing and bathroom shops? When I was looking for a bath tub to fit a specific (unusual) size of space, I went to my local plumbing store and they were able to look up all of the manufacturers products that they sell and find something to fit my needs.
seasonedvet
Original Author
13 years ago
- thanks for the reply pricklypearcactus. sadly with the area im in the local plumbing and bathroom shops all suck. ive visited more than a few with an attempt to get names of manufaturers and some literature on products but none was available. (on the flipside when i visited a few local lighting stores i was given all the information i could carry).
- even still, id have figured even if someone didnt have the answer to my specific question they'd atleast have insight on the Lacava (or Paini) Brands.
- i was leaning towards thinking ive probably done all the research and thats pretty much why no one is responding.......it's just be nice to get a reply or two to know for sure.
pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
You could try posting a different post with the title something like "Insight on Lavaca or Paini?" to see if anyone has opinions on the brands. Sorry your local plumbing stores are of no help. Good luck in your search. I like the style of sink and I look forward to seeing what you do in the end.

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