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Are drawers possible in 30" vanity with undermount sink?

8 years ago

I'd like to get my small master bath remodeled and need to figure some things out first.

My current vanity is 28" but I have room for 30". Right now I just have doors that open to the space underneath the sink. It's a mess. I would love to have a drawer or two, but need to accommodate an undermount sink (don't like vessel sinks). Is it possible? Is it worth the trouble?

It wouldn't be a floating vanity or open at the bottom for a shelf. Probably straight to the floor with a toe kick. I haven't had much luck searching for inspiration photos on Houzz, only the one below. It's not my style, but it appears to possibly have two functional drawers. Even if there were doors under the sink to accommodate plumbing and one drawer on the bottom would be a much better use of space.

Any ideas or photos? Is this a dumb idea?

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andy_e

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

We have drawers under our sinks and it's a huge improvement in storage capacity and convenience. We love not having to bend down and dig through a dark cabinet to find things. Open the drawer and everything is right there.

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Gracie
8 years ago
All are functional. The top one is notched in the back. The middle drawer might be notched too--I think there's about 9" from the bottom of a vanity to the plumbing.

I love the look of all drawers. I'd want that storage for the master bath. Someone here a few years ago had dividers in the notched drawer that separated it into thirds--two "wings" in the back, with the front a long narrow space for small items.
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Bunny
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8 years ago
Thanks may_flowers! I'm in love with the drawers in the new vanity in my guest bath. I haven't even filled them up! Since I'm not used to anything else in this bathroom, any drawer space would be a bonanza and I wouldn't need so many wall shelves for everyday things. Cleaning stuff can go in the guest bath which is almost next door.

I assume most cabinet makers would have something to accommodate this scenario?
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Bunny
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Oooh, along these lines?

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Love the second one, layout wise. I'm loving this! I assume the plumbing isn't too hard to manage. Do you have to remove the drawer to access everything? Duh.
may_flowers1
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
She had a shallow top drawer, and there was a bigger notch. I saved the photo for two years and recently deleted it! Yes, you pull them all out for the plumber. The big bottom drawer would be nice for towels if you don't have a linen closet.
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Bunny
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Fortunately I have a linen closet. But I could really use drawer space for all the daily toiletries that clutter floating shelves. Hairdryer!!!

I couldn't visualize the drawers around the plumbing until now.
may_flowers1
8 years ago
I found her post--it was sofla. The middle pic wasn't in her post--found it in Google search, but I'm sure it's her vanity. The last photo is her bottom drawer.
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may_flowers1
8 years ago
Here's a traditional style sink base with drawers.
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Bunny
Original Author
8 years ago
Yep, something like that, without the wings off to the side.

This is exciting. Now that I understand how it works, I see how it's very doable.

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