One sink and one mirror. Since you live alone, make the room to suit you. One sink, with mirror over it. Use the narrow counter as your vanity....either lower it or put a stool under it and use it for your makeup area. A mirror identical to the one over your sink, I think. Since your sink is not centered in the wall, that mirror may have to be narrower so take that into consideration when you get the one over the vanity..

What's with the half-depth counter? Regardless of being single, think of resale when doing a proper reno. Put a proper full width vanity with dual sinks. This is a no brainer.

how long do you plan on living here? yes two sinks is better for resale, but if you aren't moving in the next 10 years, I wouldn't worry about it. (Heck I have a double sink in a large bathroom and my husband never uses the other sink!) we are never in there at the same time, so it isn't a big deal.

Do you use the cut out part as a make up or hair vanity? do you need one?

vanities come in 72" usually a double. singles can be done in a 60" what would you do w/the excess space? that's why I asked about the make up area

the tower is a good idea. lets see that end of the bathroom. take a pic standing in the doorway.

also, for more counter space, consider doing wall mount faucets. easier for cleaning too.

Thanks to all. The entire current counter and cabinets are getting torn out and replaced, And also the floor and shower and plumbing and lighting. So that half-depth counter space will be gone, will be a full wall-to- wall new counter. I could keep the space under that end of the counter open, put a stool there and create a makeup/hair area. But not needed - I don't see using it myself. OR put in second sink OR put cabinet w doors underneath. I do not have a sense of how long I will live here..5 - 10 years, winter months, so resale a consideration, but as several pointed out, a double-sink bathroom not an absolute resale requirement.

RE tower: good idea but there is already a large linen closet at the end of the counter, so a tower would just duplicate that linen closet function.

RE trough sink: Good idea if I stay with one sink - to get as much size out of it as possible, as permitted by cabinet design and plumbing.

RE mirrors: I guess I need to decide on the arrangement first - how the counter area will be set up, sink vs counter vs make-up seat. Leaning to one mirror spanning the length of the counter - it would seem to optimize function.

Appreciate the discussion. Living alone, pandemic means not much change to get feedback, opinons.

There are so many practical components to consider as well as the ascetics. If you haven’t already looked at inspiration pictures, that may help with some of your decisions. Good luck.

This is our first time with a double vanity and we did two mirrors. When we remodel I think I want one large one. For some reason when I get out of the shower and start drying my hair I always end up in the “crack” between the two mirrors and it bothers me! I think two mirrors look nicer in pictures but one large one is more practical.

kristi, can you take a pic standing in the doorway and get the shower?

you said you're doing a new shower? do you know what style?

as for the vanity, what color would you like? do you have any inspiration photos?

give us something more to go on

here are some ideas for single sinks. (And you can always have the plumbing moved and have the sink moved to the left)

diff vanity styles

(the sink would be moved to accommodate yours) walnut vanity and concrete top

We did one sink for our new master - I did a poll on Houzz first - mentioning we personally were happy with one sink but were considering resale. Surprisingly, the poll only slightly favored two sinks, so I think the idea of 2 sinks for resale is maybe over hyped.

For what it's worth, we love how ours worked out - lots of counter and drawer space by forgoing a second sink. We set the sink to one side and have 2 mirrors - one centered on the sink and one over the counter. I should post a picture... We have shared sinks for years without any trouble (even brushing teeth at the same time) and the second mirror covers those times when he happens to be shaving while I'm putting on make up.

I vote for double sinks. There are times I have hand wash items in one sink or I'm soaking a stained item and the other is still vacant for whatever.

thank you for the responses! This master more of a dilemma than the kitchen! I thought I had uploaded photos, will check again. I am thinking I will move the sink - currently on the left side - to the center, put in a slightly a larger rectangular sink. A bank of drawers on either side. It is a the counter is six feet, so lots of counter space either side. I appreciate the comments on mirror functionality. That is the conclusion I came to as well. One big wall mirror more practical if less trending than individual mirrors. Thanks again

I recently remodeled and changed the double sinks for one sink plus a nice area where I can sit down for my ablutions.

I wanted the increased counter space as well as the increased storage space. I don't spend that much time over a sink anyway so I don't see what the big deal is to have one sink. I especially think it is ridiculous when I see two sinks crammed into a small vanity with a tiny bit of counter space - so big deal you have a dysfunctional bathroom space but you have two sinks.

I remodeled for my needs and my aesthetic vision. I am not planning to move and if someone doesn't like it, they can fairly easily just reconnect the plumbing and add the second sink.

In terms of mirror treatment, I did a ceiling to counter wall to wall mirror but then put two different mirror treatments above the sink and the "grooming area". The wall to wall mirrors lightens and enlarges my rather small space and the two different mirror treatments differentiate it as well. I also have two Art Deco style sconces above the sink and a version a makeup lighting above the grooming sit down area.

helen how interesting. If you don't mind I would love to see a peicture of your mirror treatments. sounds intriguing but can't visualize it. Thanks for your comments re your master arrangement. I am still thinking on it....helpful to hear!

there is one large wall mirror with decorative mirrors overlaid.

The mirror over the sink is purely decorative with iconic Art Deco design elements. The sconces complement that design element.

The mirror over the makeup grooming area is a bit more difficult to explain. Because there is built in lighting, there is a mirror box which runs ceiling to counter. There is a smaller mirror which can be removed if there is a need to access the lighting fixtures. The bulbs define that smaller mirror. The mirrors are beveled.

The back wall of my shower is reflected in the mirror.

My vanity doors have mirrors which help lighten what is a small bathroom.

let know if you have any questions.

This. Is the actual vanity. I got a lucite bench which also helps with the illusion of light and space.

I don’t understand the 2 sink craze. How often are 2 people actually standing side by side, using the sinks at the same time? We have never needed the sink at the same time in all of our married years. I would much rather have the extra counter space. I like a clean simple look and find 2 sinks cluttery. I would do what you like, and not worry about it affecting resale, unless you are doing the remodel with the goal of selling. We are redoing our master bath and have more room than we need for double sinks, but are going with one.

In my area, 2 sinks in a master is expected. I guess I'm not in the norm here, because my husband and I tend to use the sinks at the same time, especially in the morning when getting ready for work (my job does not allow me to work from home, his does). Plus he's a lot messier than me so I don't like the idea of using his gross sink ; ) When we were first married our bathroom had only one sink so when we looked at homes it was a must have on our list. Me personally, I would pass on a house that didn't have 2 sinks.

Edit: we have one giant mirror over our vanity now. I guess that was the thing when the house was built back in 1998. I prefer the look of 2 mirrors but my husband likes the one big mirror. I have noticed in new construction near me, one mirror over the vanity is what the model homes are showing.

• Thanks for all the thoughtful comments, appreciated, and all make sense. I am concluding that It is too difficult to predict what potential future buyers will want - or even if it will be a couple or single. (It's a small place). I'm single, so thinking :

• I will put in one slightly larger (21") rectangular sink, center of vanity,.
• keep the full wall mirror (functionality wins). Hard to find tastefully framed mirror 60x32+....any suggestions welcome!
• Do over-the-mirror vanity lights, which is what I have now. Maybe there are glares/shadows, but I don't notice. I like sconces but it will make the wall cluttered. Also, budget choice to use existing wiring, avoid the expense of moving wiring. Trying to keep a lid on all those totally doable little changes in a house remodel.....

I totally get not moving wiring to change to sconces (especially if the shadows don't bother you). Another option would be to switch to a wall mounted pendant lighting. You would probably have to do some creative swag to get the lights to the sides of the sink though. Just a random brainstorm - it might not work at all!