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How would you configure sinks on a 10' continuous vanity?

7 years ago

I have a 120" space for four 30" drawer cabinets. How should I place the sinks? In cabinet 2 and 3, leaving counter space on each side? In cabinet 1 and 3, leaving space between and leaving space for a makeup counter to the far right?

I was contemplating just a single sink, since we currently have two (on an L-shaped wall) but always tend to use the same one anyhow, but two seems to be expected these days, especially when there is space.

The cabinets are a done deal, so I can't change their width. The wall above is a continuous line of recessed mirrored medicine cabinets.

Should I consider a two-fauceted trough sink? Aren't they hard to rinse if they are too wide? My kitchen sink is already very wide and I need a flexible spray faucet to rinse it, so I can't imagine fixed wall-mounted faucets doing the job.

What would you do?

Thanks!

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suburbanjuls
7 years ago
Definitely put in two sinks! You have enough space for it, and future buyers will wonder why you didn't and won't want to redo your efforts. Using cabinets 2 and 3 will give you to most symmetrical look but I worry that things will be too close together and appear squished. I think using cabinets 1 and 3 could work. However, depending on the layout of the room, you may want to consider using 2 and 4 if there is a wall by cabinet 1. Is the end of the vanity by cabinet 4 open or does it butt into another wall, or shower? If it is possible to get another cabinet to match, you may consider stacking a wall cabinet on top of either 1 or 4 for a hutch look that you could use for makeup, or hide electrical for hair dryers and such.
_sophiewheeler
7 years ago
I woudn't do 10' of vanity. It's excessive, even by today's bloated bath sizes. I'd do a 18' linen tower on each end to create the storage needed, and then with the 7' left over, I'd do 2 30'' vanities with a 24'' drawer stack in the middle.

30'' drawer stacks are an inappropriate choice for the space, especially considering the fact that you need to fit sinks into the space and would need to completely gut the cabinets to do so. You need different cabinets no matter what you do. Take the opportunity to design the project correctly from the beginning.
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I love the look of a well done tower. I see no reason for multiple heights in vanity below. You have 108 inches in niche to play with........ Left to right, if you want the effect of your third picture: 3' "post", 30 inch door base, 3.0 post, 36 inch 3 drawer base, 3"inch "post", 30 inch sink base 3.0 post. is 108 inches. Tower above in middle 36 wide, 12 inches deep max with two doors, , and whatever inches high to ceiling. No raised counter, no lowered counter : ) Easy to work with three inch increments for all and stay with three drawers on the drawer base.. Use bins and divvy up the space. Note: Build a "base' for tower, use a 6 inch splash, and WRAP that tower base in same surface as counter top. The higher splash is more elegant, and it will keep wood OFF the counter surface. Yes you are fine on the 36 inch drawers. Yes, that's the width of a lateral file with a fraction of the weight inside : ) it's fine. Door bases are a black hole of junk behind, and I like the "weight": at the middle. As to "wrapping " that tower base.......here's what I mean. Not for your style just for tower base. With a six inch splash, pic below That arrangement will give you 36" wide spaces for mirrors/ frame included over each sink by whatever height you want. ,
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weedyacres
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Is there a wall on either side? Or both? My answer would depend a bit on the layout of the whole room. Can you post a sketch of the layout?
Babka NorCal 9b
7 years ago
You say you already have two sinks in that bathroom on an L-shaped wall. Why would you want more? And more importantly, is why you have 30" drawers. I have all drawers and love them, but I cannot visualize 30" drawers. How deep? Sure would be good to see a sketch of your layout.

-Babka
sojay
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for your input which I have taken to heart and which made me rethink and rethink...

This is what I have come up with:
Eliminate one of the 30" cabs to create symmetry, put a sink in cab 1 and 3, and replace the non-wall end with a tall cabinet 18"w, set a few inches back from the horizontal cabs. I was afraid to not have table space for makeup, but with the tall cab I can put in pull-out drawers which lighting and mirror inside. I also like the width is a bit less, which allows the tub to be positioned straight, not on an angle.

Something like this. What do you think?

I am definitely keeping the 30" drawers. Love both the modern floating look and the functionality. They have two 15" tall drawers, and an interior drawer within the top drawer, which if under a sink has a wraparound-the-sink layout.

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