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Bathroom counter

last year

Hello,
We just got our master bathroom renovated in preparation to sell the house. The contractor has increased the height of the vanity. The total height from floor to top of the counter is
38 1/2 inches which i feel is very high for me ( I am a short person). When we addressed the issue, he says its not too high and it should be okay.
I would love to get some expert advice, opinions, inputs and suggestions.
Thanks a lot in advance 🙏🏼

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Vicki Denson
last year
It's your house get it the height that is comfortable for you. Measure a counter you're comfortable at and use that as a guideline.
morz8 - Washington Coast
last year
The vanity in the master bath in this house is 38". About 7' wide and a very elongated Kohler enameled center sink. I'm 5'2" and it took a little getting used to, but now I rather like it. I have extra storage in that vanity that I wouldn't otherwise have had - that doesn't hurt a bit ;)

Bath vanities are often higher now. Although this master (1955 house) was remodeled something like 25 years ago!

I stand for makeup and hair, and certainly do no bending to put an elbow down to steady a hand for something like eye makeup application.

You said you'd remodeled for resale. I don't think your higher bath vanity will be off putting to potential buyers if its clean, neat, rest of the house is in order.

It would not be ideal for a family bath serving children.
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I had several bathrooms renovated a few years ago. The vanities are 36” from floor to the top of the counter. I am 5’6” and my husband is 6’2”. We both are comfortable with the height of our vanities.

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