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trough sink in kids bathroom

13 years ago

My two kids share a bathroom with one sink. I was thinking that I could replace the existing countertop, faucet, and sink, and put in some type of trough sink with two faucets to allow them both to get ready for school and bed at the same time. The cabinet is 56 1/2" wide.

Any input, advice, pictures, and related products would be greatly appreciated.

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gryane

13 years ago

sallybeth - funny - I just came across that ronbow sink yesterday! It's beautiful! I really like how thick the sides are. Makes it look really substatial. It is kinda pricey, though.

zinnah - Thanks for the link. I am really thinking about that Ikea sink. You sure can't beat the price! I'm going to go check it out in person. Would love to see pictures of it with your counter. Do you think it would work set on top of a larger counter?

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jejvtr
13 years ago
Link below to a previous post/thread

Here is a link that might be useful: GW trough sinks
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gryane
13 years ago
I want a large trough sink as well - for my master bath. I have a 9 ft. long vanity and am doing only one sink but I want it to be LARGE. I'd prefer a sit on the counter sink that's at least 30 inches long and not too shallow. Been having a hard time finding one. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Good point Zookeeper63!. At the moment we all huddle in to the master bathroom while the kids shower together, and we all have a family teeth brushing session so it feels like we need the two sinks - one parent, one kid to a sink. You point out correctly that that will not likely be the case as they grow older, or if we have guests. The vanity we are choosing would either have two big drawers, or four drawers. I assume that this would be enough storage for extra things - hair dryers, toilet rolls, toothpastes, shampoos etc. But, if we go the single sink route, it gives us room to instead also have a tall cabinet which would add even more storage. In fact, with that, we could skip getting the Godmorgon (medicine cabinet style) mirror cabinets and just use the tall cabinet for storage. Good pointers Zookeeper63. Almost feels obvious but, obviously not! :) Thank you.
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sunshinestone01
13 years ago
http://www.bathroom-sinks.biz/bathroom/5693/light-emperador-art-marble-sink-144.html

Please check if the sink in the link could work for you and Sunshine Stone Inc. could custom make the sink for you too.

Here is a link that might be useful: Supplier of Stone Bathroom Sinks
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huango
13 years ago
Did you usee this Ikea Braviken double trough sink?

Amanda

Here is a link that might be useful: link to picture of the Ikea sink installed
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sallybeth
13 years ago
Gryane, I'm looking at options for my pool bath and love this idea. If this is what you're talking about, it WAS kinda hard to find. Hope this link helps!

Here is a link that might be useful: Above The Counter 36
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zinnah
13 years ago
We are using this Ikea sink, since I take baths when I use a sink, this should help with water containment. Cabinet will be custom depth and sink will overhang cabinet and counter will abut sink sides. It's only 100 bucks and I liked it better than a $1,000 Villeroy and Boch.

Here is a link that might be useful: large sink
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zinnah
13 years ago
Since it is still in garage, pix at this stage would not help. Actually I am anxious to see it installed, we have a modern bath happening in shades of gray with an ebony, not ebonized, cabinet and a salt and pepper granite. Ebony is actually striped with variants of brown interspersed with black. Probably in 3 weeks after cabinet is finished. Should look great.

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