I had a lot of trouble with this decision in my self-designed bathroom. My advice is find a photo of a vanity top with a backsplash to see the difference. Pick the photo of the setup you like best and print/save it to show your contractor or tile shop or countertop fabricator exactly what you want. On the site Houzz dot com with decorating photo examples (thousands!) from designers I see that the modern designer look is not 4 inch countertop backsplash. Now I see another reason vessel sinks are so popular--they eliminate the need for the counterop backsplash/sidesplash. Here are photos I saved when I started my remodel to try to pick the way I wanted mine to be. The thread discussion on Houzz that I link below has a lot of photos of this to compare. [contemporary bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) Here is a link that might be useful: [countertops and double sink vanities[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/double-sinks-a-relationship-saver-stsetivw-vs~75400)

I have a single sink vanity in the bathroom off our master bedroom (which unfortunately is not a master bath) and another single sink vanity (a few inches bigger) in our master bedroom. We are looking to keep the cabinets but replace the counter tops. We have the faucet and above-counter sink in mind. Those would require two cuts on each countertop: one for the faucet and one for the drain. For a visual of the idea here is the sink and the faucet listing on amazon, its the white rectangle sink and the brushed nickel faucet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018S1Q0VU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3SE6K3TNDHAFT&psc=1). We are new to do the DIY world of home improvements but we're fearless and love to learn, so beat with me if I lack knowledge of terminology, I like to make up for that with a detailed explanation! So the vanity inside the bathroom is in a corner and touches two walls: the back and right side wall. The vanity in the master bedroom touches three walls: the left and back wall and a right half wall. So I think we will require the backsplash that matches the countertops for the sides and back of the counters. So, I'm here trying to find the best route to accomplish this DIY. We live south of Denver, CO and would like to install it ourselves to keep costs down. In addition to keeping costs down, I've been advised to check out remnant yards of stores that sell/install countertops since we don't need entire pieces like that of a large kitchen counter. Since these two vanities are separate but relate to the same bathroom, I am keeping the consistency across the two. We are not set on the color or the exact rock, so we are open. Please feel free to share any advice you may have! Again, we are inexperienced but everyone has to start somewhere and we are eager! I will post pictures and measurements of the vanities when I get the chance! Thanks in advance!

A painted vanity surface was always a temporary stopgap. It’s time to replace it permanently.

sorry, but that was very poorly done. you don't need a side splash (there are other options) , certainly not one done in that manner. This one is also incorrect. they're too thick. they probably cut the backsplash piece from a leftover piece of the granite. But, at least it's sitting on top. This is your basic Lowes, 30" vanity and countertop with a 1/2" overhang. looks like a 2-3" backsplash piece, installed correctly. they have a budget/basic 4" spread faucet. This is an option. (wall treatment like this shiplap on the side) or you could use tile. But if you feel you really want one, install the vanity/countertop, and the side portion goes on top. It should NOT be done like your current one. here's a pic of one we did on a budget redo but someone Sits right on top, along w/the piece across the back. (BTW, if you do a wall mount faucet, you'll gain a lot more countertop space and easier to clean) this lined up fine w/the plumbing you're getting a new vanity w/a diff countertop? any idea what type? The measurement of the vanity is usually 29-30" (for that size) with a 1/2" or so for the countertop overhang. You shouldn't have to worry about moving your plumbing.