We had a linear sink at our last house (Duravit Vero Double Sink). I loved it for ease of cleaning and overall esthetic. We had a pretty compact space for our vanity and the trough sink worked better for us than two small sinks would have done. It does take up a lot of the countertop, though, so you need to determine whether you're willing to keep counter clutter to a minimum. We had a shallow shelf that ran the full length of the counter and was mounted 6-8" above - that held toothbrushes, etc. Our bathroom vanity The sink you show in your photo seems impractically narrow; you want to be sure you've got enough room to wash your face and hands in the basin itself... otherwise, you just splash all over the counter.

anj_p Just curious, what is it that doesn't make sense to you and why don't you like them? I like all the space you have with these, and you didn't elaborate. So what is the downside?

@Belahn I guess it depends on what you're doing in your bathroom. For me, the only thing I do at my sink is wash my hands and brush my teeth, and I don't need more space than a standard sink for that. What I DO need is counter space for my hairdryer, toothbrush, brush, deodorant, lotion, makeup... you get the idea. I thought I was clear when I made the comment about counter space, but that's what I'm taking about. The only time a tough makes sense to me is when no one needs counter space (a public restroom).

You say that you don't have a lot of space -- can you put a number on that? Because a 30" vanity with a trough sink is quite different from a, say, 60" vanity with a trough sink...

I wouldn't be able to do without the extra countertop space. The trough sink just doesn't seem practical to me. But that's just me. I'm the girl who only put in one sink on a double vanity and installed a smaller vanity for my husband. So.... 🤷🏻‍♀️

At least from your posted photos, I am failing to see any advantage in the trough sink.

Why do YOU think it is a better choice functionally and aesthetically. What is the purpose of essentially one large sink with two faucets. Is your lifestyle really such that two adults use the faucets at the same time and so would stand right next to each other while they do it.

From a practical point of function, I am not understanding it. As others have written I (female) use a sink for very short periods of time - twice each day to wash my face and brush my teeth. Sometimes I only actually use water to wash my face once a day as I use other cleansing agents other than water and cleanser.

I want as much counter space as possible even though I also don't like to keep a lot of clutter on the counter when not in use. However, when I AM grooming, I don't need a sink but I like the ability to have room for everything I will be needed.

And like another poster, I recently modeled and deliberately eliminated the second sink and had a vanity area that allows me to sit comfortably when doing hair and applying makeup or otherwise doing grooming. For years I had an old fashioned vanity in the bedroom and when I remodeled I debated keeping a bedroom vanity or having a sit-down grooming area in the bathroom. It is so much easier and more luxurious to sit versus standing as it enables me to do a better job - especially with closeups or more complicated hair stuff.

The trough sink wouldn't work for use because of the way my husband shaves. He fills the sink with water, warms his razor in it, then rinses it off in the sink between strokes.

One of the sinks in our double vanity bit the dust forcing the use of one sink. It was a revelation! New vanity will have one sink - and lots more storage.