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Build in double vanity or two single vanities in J&J bathroom?

housebuilding126

8 years ago

We have about a 59.5" wide by 24" deep area for a vanity in the Jack and Jill bathroom. It is separate from the toilet/tub. We are building a transitional-craftsman-coastal home. We have young kids right now, but I know they will eventually be teenagers, so I want something that works with both ages. Would you recommend a double sink single "built-in" vanity or two single sink vanities? Pros and cons? Thank you!

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elpaso1

8 years ago

Single for more counter space, easier cleaning of floor, no drips down sides.

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chispa
8 years ago
If you can still change the floor plan, I would strongly suggest not doing a J&J bathroom. In theory they sound great, but in real life they usually aren't.
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monicakm_gw
8 years ago
Double for more counter space.
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elpaso1
8 years ago
I want to clarify what I meant by single...I mean one long counter with 2 sinks...not two single vanities.
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mayflowers
8 years ago
If your kids can stagger their bathroom time by a few minutes, they could have a single sink with plenty of elbow room, drawer storage, and counter space, even side sconces for better lighting for applying make-up and shaving. Our 60" double sink vanity is going in our remodel.
housebuilding126
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you everyone. We are very happy with our choice of a J&J bathroom. I know you either love them or hate them, but everything is framed in and we don't regret our decision for a minute. We have plenty of bathrooms in our house and I prefer to not have guests using the kid's bathroom. I grew up with a J&J bathroom and LOVED it.
sjhockeyfan325
8 years ago
My kids grew up in a house with one vanity with two sinks. Until they needed privacy, they used the bathroom concurrently both mornings and nighttime, so I'm definitely in the camp of two sinks. I'd do one vanity and two sinks in the space you have (two single sinks would be too small to have "space" for a hair dryer for example.
mrspete
8 years ago
Single for more counter space, easier cleaning of floor, no drips down sides.

I vote for a single sink too. Kids will value drawer space and counter space more highly than a second sink. If they're typical, they'll never use the sink at the same time anyway.

I also vote for keeping the jack and jill.
hugchris
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I have and Jack and Jill and love it. We have one long vanity and one sink. My kids were teenagers when we built our house. One boy, one girl. They were NEVER in the bathroom at the same time. A single sink in a long vanity was never a problem. I think they enjoyed the counter and drawer space more than a sink they only used for a few minutes. You won't regret your J&J. Now our guests love it! Very private for them.

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