When we remodeled a couple years ago we put the outlets on the sides of the vanity so they were completely hidden. It's not clear to me whether you have enough room to do that on the side next to the lower surface, but it's something for you to consider.

I would want at least one outlet between the sinks. That stretch of countertop is where you will want to set hair dryers, curling irons, etc while you using them. Nice not to have the cord stretched across the sink to plug in items. What about 2 outlets in that space? Not centered though. One just to the right of the left faucet handle, one just to the left of the right faucet handle.

I guess the first step is to check code where you live. Different places have different ones and you need to follow them As for the make up table you will need a plug in probably so leave it and it can hide behind the mirror and only be used when needed .

@mcarroll, I’m going to use the outlet to the right of my makeup desk for hair tools. Just wondering the height of outlets and if they should be embedded in tile.

@kandrewspa I love that idea…I wonder if they can install outlets easily on the sides of the vanity and/or if it’s a significant cost increase…

code is I need one outlet per sink.

also…what if the backsplash is stone, same question re: outlets. I’ve had a hard time finding backsplash - do people like the tile idea? This is the only stone that could *maybe* work because the counter is hard to match (pics below). This black stone is the threshhold for shower. I just thought it was a little harsh, and using the b&w tiles would flow better.

DH does our electrical work, so I don't know if there is additional cost for installing outlets in a vanity, but to me it doesn't seem like there should be. It's done with a junction box just like the kind that goes into a wall. But now that you've posted another picture of your vanity showing the left side, I'm not sure you have enough room on that side to be able to use an outlet there.

Make a list of what you need outlets for. Here is my list.

• Hair Dryer
• Makeup Mirror
• Water Pik
• Toothbrush
• Electric Curlers
• Electric Brush
• Electric Shaver

I'd want a recessed medicine cabinet on the LH side that has an electrical outlet in the cabinet.

I'd also like the outlets inside the vanity.

You don't *have* to have a backsplash, especially with a modern look, so you could wait to decide. Or you could just do something neutral like white or a pale gray taken from the counter (or match whatever your wall color will be). I don't know that I'd want a band of dark there.

My spouse and I like to have soap and toothbrushes in the middle zone (with a hand towel above), so we have pairs of outlets on either end -- there's space to have it above a bit of counter but clear of the faucets, and that's the usual spot. We have a low backsplash, so outlets are above. You basically have to see whether having them above your backsplash would feel too high; code may require them up a bit anyway, for safety, and it's convenient if you don't have to worry about cutting the backsplash.

Why can't you use the same material as the counter top for the backsplash?

A suggestion: put a receptacle above any tall cabinet you might have to place chargers for toothbrushes, etc. (as long as you can reach that spot). It keeps the counter clutter down.

For a hall bathroom, we installed outlets on either dude of the sink, a single.

I realized that i sometimes need two hot tools to dry my hair they don't fit in one outlet.

So, like suggested, figure out your needs. Pretend you are getting ready for the day.

What do you mean "they don't fit"? The plug is too big for a double receptacle? How much current do your tools use? You might need two receptacles on two circuits.