I only have room for one (60 inch vanity) but do wish I had room for two. Would be nice for DH and myself to each have our own. We just remodeled the MB, and we debated about putting in 2 sinks in this one 60 inch space. Decided it was not worth loosing the counter space to gain an extra sink. But I do agree with you as it would just be one more thing to clean!

ikea makes double sinks that are molded into the countertop. 40"w, 48"w and 60"w.

I've always had one and never wished for two.

I was considering one sink for our remodel but ended up going with two because that's what the house had already and was a consideration in resale someday. It is nice to have two, but one allows for more cabinetry and counterspace.

I wanted one sink, our contractor talked me into 2 sinks, he said it can be a big deal to a buyer if we ever decide to sell our house.

We only have one sink in our 1970's master bath and can't wait until we completely gut it to get our second sink. In the meantime my DH often goes into the other bathroom b/c it's such a hassle to try and use the sink at the same time.

I think the sink is probably the easiest fixture in the bathroom to clean. In a master bath I would put 2. It is a deal-breaker for most buyers.

Is resale a concern for you? If so, what do most of the homes in the area have?

In using this bathroom, are there often two of you in there at the same time? If so, are you often trying to do things with the sink at the same time? For us, we often get ready at the same time. And we often are both using a sink at the same time. We've lived with a single sink before and now have a double sink and couldn't be happier. I also prefer having separate sinks because his is sometimes messy, while mine is usually much more tidy. I'm the one that cleans the bathroom, and cleaning two sinks instead of just one isn't much additional work.

Single sink fan here! I am married, but we tend not to get in each others' way - he'll get dressed while I'm brushing my teeth, etc. I look at the second sink as just simply wasted space. I would hate to have to clean two sinks - for me the sink is where the time is spent, so it would be close to doubling the amount of time I spend cleaning that area. Kind of in the essence of other posters' comments, it really boils down to your habits and how you use the bathroom, and also if you plan to sell the house soon.

i can't imagine having to share a sink w/my husband. i don't like someone in my space when i'm trying to get ready & he's not good at sharing space like that either.
i do agree w/the above poster, however, that it boils down to your habits, etc

I'm putting in a 8 foot vanity now and would not dream of putting in a double sink. I don't like to share my space while I'm in the bathroom. When I look at homes with 2 sinks in the master bath the first thing I think about is "what will that cost to have removed". I would much prefer the counter space. I guess it really is just a matter of taste.

I have two, but I wouldn't at all object to having only one if the bath is more efficient that way. For me, since a 72" vanity fits fine, I'd stick with two since an all-in-one vanity comes that way, but I wouldn't hesitate to go for a storage tower instead of a second sink if that made the bathroom work better.

Dusting out an unused sink is not a major big deal, cleaningwise, though. :)

Oh, and for whoever said they don't have room for two sinks with a 60" vanity, take a look around. There are many 60" double sink vanities on overstock and home decorators. You aren't limited to the ikea look.

We currently have 1 sink in our master. We are happy with just 1. Planning to renovate and would love to keep just 1 sink so I can build fancy storage towers on top of my vanity counter. I spoke with my realtor about just having 1 sink. She advised against it. Said that buyers prefer 2 sinks and only having 1 sink will make the bathroom look smaller. Even though we do not plan to move for 10 - 20 yrs, I will be installing 2 sinks.

That is the dilemma - renovate for yourself or for the next person who may want to buy the house.

It is hard to understand how not having two sinks would be a deal breaker. We just remodeled two bathrooms -- they had single sinks before and now have single sinks again. If anything, having a large mirror and adequate counter space is more important to us. Plan on what works best for you and don't worry about future sales.

"Oh, and for whoever said they don't have room for two sinks with a 60" vanity, take a look around. There are many 60" double sink vanities on overstock and home decorators. You aren't limited to the ikea look."

When I said the above, I was speaking about how our specific 60 inch vanity space was not going to work well with 2 double sinks. As our vanity is in an alcove (between 2 walls) it is just too tight of a space For double bowels. With 2 sinks in this space, it would have left little elbow room for comfort when washing. Too close to walls for me. I realize that many double sinks come in a 60 inch vanity. I saw many in that size. But it depends on the space that the vanity is occupying. Just because a vanity comes configured with two bowls, does not mean that it is efficient use of a specific space. It could create more inconveniences than it is worth. In our situation as it was situated between two walls - we felt it was too tight of a squeeze.

I have one sink and one of the biggest things I want out of the bathroom remodel is 2 sinks. We are always trying to brush our teeth at the same time. Sinks are also the easiest thing to clean in the bathroom, so that doesn't worry me.

Thanks for the clarification, margar. I just thought you meant that 60 is too narrow for 2 generally. I have to admit that I also would opt for counter space over double sinks in that amount of space. Just wanted to be sure you knew it can easily be done for those who wish.

Hi writersblock! :) I have to say, if I had the room I would opt for 2 sinks in a heartbeat! But only if I would not have to sacrifice counter space. Unfortunately in my situation that was not the case..

It takes me all of 60 seconds to clean a sink. Spray on the Scrubbing Bubbles, wait 30 seconds, wipe it down with a damp rag, use the residual on the cloth to wipe the faucet.

Put me in the "2 sinks" camp.

I faced the same dilemma last year when we redid our MB. Went back and forth. Finally opted for 2 sinks because EVERY couple on HGTV walks into the MB and whines if there aren't 2 sinks, although I find it really hard to believe that every couple in America is in the bathroom at the same time getting ready! I love DH, but I sure as heck don't want to be in the bathroom with him getting in each other's way, 2 sinks or not. And he still prefers to use the other bathroom down the hall anyway. I think my vanity is a little longer than 60" and I feel I have plenty of counter space with the two sinks....I got small sinks to optimize the counter....I don't think big sinks are necessary in a bathroom.

Is it for a Master Bath, or a Hall Bath? Who all will be using it?

For me, I could take or leave 2 sinks in the Master, (but we will have 2--sinks are easy to clean and we will have the space) But, it was a HUGE priority for me to have 2 sinks in the hall bath--where I have to get the kids ready for bed in, etc. It is much easier for me if they each have their space--I can brush kid #1 teeth, turn and do kid #2 teeth, then do hair, etc.

So, I think it just depends on where in the house the bath is. Is it the only bath? (then, 2 for sure). Is it a guest bath, or 1/2 bath? (probably just 1 then). See?

Put in one sink; leave room for a second but use the space for a longer countertop or a linen cabinet now. If a future buyer must have two sinks, the cost of adding them will be drarfed by the cost of the house itself. And for you, one sink is plenty. If two people want to use it at the same time, just push the other away and use the sink yourself. (actually that's not a good idea now that I think of it, scratch that). If two people want to use the sink at the same time, wait for the other to finish, or unobtrusively learn to share the one sink. I've managed all my life with one sink in the kitchen and bathroom everywhere I've lived.

You may also want to consider which plumbing code your under.

A lavatory sink is rated at 1dfu(drainage fixture unit).

Under the IRC (international residential code) a lavatory can have either an 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" trap & fixture arm (pipe in the wall).

If it is an 1-1/4" pipe it is limited to a maximum load of 1dfu so you cannot add another sink unless you change the pipes in the wall. If it is an 1-1/2" pipe the IRC will allow up to 3dfu's so you could add the additional sink,,

HOWEVER;

If you are under the UPC(Uniform Plumbing Code) an 1-1/4" & 1-1/2" are both rated for a maximum of 1dfu, so if you add a second sink you have to increase the size of the drain line to 2".

Lazypup, that is great information. I plan on having two vanities. Thanks for the post.

While raising my children (son and daughter), I could not have survived without double sinks in the master. DD and I were constantly sharing the vanity and sinks (hair, make-up, teeth-brushing, etc) at the same time. ANd, yes, we were short of counter space. DH and son shared the other bathroom (1 sink).

Now that we are empty nesters, DH and I do not share bathrooms (thank goodness). I am planning a bathroom renovation and will be replacing my 60" vanity, 2 sinks, with a 48" vanity, 1 sink. Even downsizing the vanity, I will have more counter space.

We will be in this house until they haul us out. Future generations can worry about double sinks with families/children.

Tuesday

Not a fan of dual sinks - I'd much rather have the counter space to spread out. Then again, I did manage to make it through college w/ 7 girls sharing 1.5 (single sink) baths. We managed.

Lol joaniepoanie. I absolutely cringe watching the twenty-somethings pooh-pooh homes on HGTV! DH just rolls his eyes when I start talking to the tv, "Well if you want more land, square footage, two sinks, etc., try DOUBLING your budget.....sheesh." :)

I have three sinks. One is in the toilet compartment. The other two are in the main area. DH and I use the two sinks at the same time. I love this setup and would duplicate it in a heartbeat.
Cleaning the sinks is no problem. Just a squosh of bathroom cleanser and let the cleanser do the dirty work.

We had two separate vanities in our previous home. Loved it. Then we lived in a rental for a year while we built our current house. The rental had a weird master with a long counter but only one sink at the end. I hated it. I never realized how often we were both needing to use a sink at the same time. I am much happier now back to 2 sinks!

In our Master bath we had a single vanity with 1 sink - hated it. Remodeled last year and added a 104 in vanity with 2 sinks. I love it! No problem if I am washing my face & he is brushing his teeth etc etc. I only wish we had the space to have 2 toilets........

I recently remodeled my home and chose to put 1 sink in the master bath. Reason - my husband and I rarely need a sink at the exact same time. It has never been an issue where both of us need to brush our teeth, etc. at the exact same time. I would much prefer to have more counter/vanity area. In addition, I believe in making a house "yours" and not the "buyers" unless your doing it to quickly sell the property. If I was looking for a home and loved EVERYTHING about it except the fact that there was only one sink, I have enough forethought to know it's not that big of a deal to modify - same with wallpaper. Do what YOU want and don't let anyone talk you into doing something for a sale later.

We are remodeling a large master bath. We'd like to save the 96" vanity. There is a 24" cab, a 24" sink cab, (2) 24" cabs. We would like to upgrade to 2 sinks. It would be easiest to put the second sink in the 3rd cabinet. That would be 24" cab, (2) 24" sink cabs, 24" cab. Unfortunately, that puts the 2 sinks closer together than you'd typically see them. Do you think it is better to stick with 1 sink, use this approach to have 2, or lose all the top drawers and try to spread the sinks out more?
Thanks!
Karen

We only have one and that's fine with us. Funny thing we rented a large house near Disney World a few years back and it had a huge master bath with a long counter and 2 sinks. We both used the same sink!