I'd get a large pedestal sink and put more storage cabinetry/shelving in there. Agree, no need for two sinks.

I've been going through this exact same thinking for our upcoming bath remodel. I feel that double sinks do not belong in a 60" vanity that has a wall on one or both sides. We also never use ours. Resale doesn't matter to me--not every couple wants two sinks at the expense of storage and counterspace. I have drawn it up with a 48" vanity with a 28" sink base and 16" drawers. His and hers stacks of 16" drawers instead of one 12" makes sense to me!

I would take the entire 12" off the wall side. Toilet should be centered between the vanity and wall. It also will allow you to use sconces on the sides of the sink, which is considered the best lighting.

I see you behind the shower curtain!! :-)

I think you should definitely do one sink, as the two looks crowded in there.

What's in that little door to the right of the mirror?

Even our Master bath has one sink. It has never been a problem.

Another bathroom (Jack & Jill between the kids' bedrooms) has 2 sinks. Only one was ever used.

There are a few things to consider, first is how the upgrade will affect your homes value. Is this the master bath, only bath or a second bath? Sizing down to one sink in a master bath will have a negative impact on value as the demand for two sinks in a master bath is much larger; most buyers expect or at least want two sinks.

Based on the lower picture, I don't think the bathroom is as small as you think. It actually looks fairly average and I think a 60 inch cabinet would look lovely in there. Do you have the measurements of the room? Have you don't a drawing to scale?

Ha ha! Well there you go, lots of different opinions. I was a realtor, can you tell?

We asked our realtor about this. She said there's a buyer for every scenario. In the Baths forum when this question has come up, the majority has said they never use the second sink. You really need a 72" vanity for two sinks so you can put a drawer stack on each end and give you some elbow room.

Just don't lose all the counter space. Nothing worse than no place to put stuff while getting ready.

I think that you should decide this based on how the bathroom is used. We have a double sink in a 60" vanity, and it does not feel cramped and there is counter space because we put in smaller sinks. We gave up drawer stacks on each end because we have a large closet in the bathroom that takes care of storage of all the items that we are not constantly using. Having the 2 sinks is great for us because we tend to get ready together in the morning. While I am brushing my teeth at my sink, he is shaving, etc.

However, not all people are "2 in the bathroom at a time people," and if that is not how the bathroom is used, you certainly don't need 2 sinks. And as for resale, I can't imagine a prospective buyer who likes your house in every way is going to pass on the opportunity just because you don't have double sinks in that bathroom.

For resale, 2 sinks, whether it be in the master bath or in a secondary bath where there might be several kids using the bathroom.

As others have said, there are several considerations. If this is a master bath and there is another bath to use with additional sinks, then a single sink might not be so bad. It does depend on potential resale (if that is a consideration) for your neighborhood. I also vote for keeping the 60" length because it won't limit you to under the sink storage possiblities, even with one sink. You can do drawer stacks on either side and a door in the middle. And you can have a larger undermount sink while keeping the large counter area. I'd look at the height of the cabinet also (36" vs 30").

I had exactly the issue for my hall bathroom. I replaced a two sink wall to wall vanity with a 48" freestanding one with one sink. This gives me a good amount of counter space and makes the room look bigger. Because my original vanity was crowded by the toilet anyway, no one would ever use the second sink at the same time. That's another thing to consider, would two sinks ever be used at the same time even if they were there?

Photos of my finished hall bathroom.

I pull it all out when I'm getting ready. Hair stuff, makeup, deodorant... why wouldn't you heat up the curlers, straight iron, etc. while doing something else?

I'd go with one sink ... would rather have more counter space than an extra sink. If a potential buyer doesn't like it someday, the plumbing is there for them to change it.

Love the arm coming out from the shower curtain. :D

I would put 1 large sink into a 60" vanity... it doesn't look cramped at all to me and there is nothing worse than having 6" of space between a vanity and a wall to collect dust and hair!! having a full cabinet will be an adjustment for you since you're used to seeing it open, but it will not overwhelm the space... and you could still do whatever you want in terms of lighting, etc- sconces could be mounted on the mirror if you keep a full mirror...

I would stay with two sinks, it just seems more practical to me if it's a shared bathroom. And if you reduce the vanity size for one sink centered you've got about the same amount of counter space as half of the other arrangement.

We have several bathrooms with 60" or in one case, longer, vanities with a single sink. They are huge baths with no cramped feel and the longer vanity is a great feature. None of them is shared, though.

We did a master bath facelift last fall and went from a 30" to counter height vanity. It was the best decision we made!

"How often do you have to brush your teeth, shave or wash your face at exactly the same time?"

Maybe we're weird, but for us it's every morning. We have a big bathroom, though. If the bathroom is smaller and two people feel cramped in there, then two sinks seems a waste.

I would reduce to one sink and increase storage. I am a "one person uses the bath at a time" person. Don't worry about resale.

My 2 cents. When we have been updating some of the rentals, have have taken the 60" double sink vanity out and replumbed for a single sink. In this case they layout of the second sink had you sneaking between the toilet and vanity and was kind of impractical. I am sure back in the day this was a major renting/selling point having a master with double sinks. But our reality was having only inches around the sinks to use meant your curling iron and hot rollers had no counter space. We have had no negative comments on the changes

a plus for us is if we have one faucet we need to replace we do not have to buy two so they match

i would reconsider the 6" wall gap. How will you use the space? What happens when you want to repaint? If you think it works for you the. Do it. Otherwise I would add a 6" filler (better if you could have a custom narrow cabinet made a bit wider that had some useful function for example rolled towels tucked in) and then have a custom counter made

I don't see the need for two sinks and am thinking that a 60" full vanity cabinet might be overpowering for the room.

I think you answered your own question. Makes the most sense.

I'd rather have 1 sink in a 60" vanity. I'd want the extra space for drawers / storage and a longer counter, and I wouldn't want the 6" space between the vanity and the wall that you'd have with the 48". With the gap, things would possibly fall off the counter and be hard to retrieve and I think it would be hard to clean the few inches of floor between the vanity and the wall.

I don't think the 60 in vanity looks overpowering in your bathroom. I would want the storage and counter space and I think the one sink with the 60 inch vanity would be great.

I couldn't share a sink with my husband, even if we didn't use it at the same time. We have different... ummmm... tolerances for cleanliness in this department.

I think in your space 2 sinks would work but I would not go with smaller sinks to compensate. We regularly visit overnight a family member who has a guest bathroom with a small sink bowl. It's awkward and uncomfortable to use. Just too small.

We have a 60" vanity with two sinks, ending at the wall to the left:

For me, the advantages are:

Nothing falls between the wall and the vanity.

Most of the time, only one person uses the bathroom; however, each person has their own sink. This was great for kids who cleaned "their" sink.

More storage than a 48" vanity.

I personally like being able to use two sinks, e.g. soaking handwash clothes in one while being able to use the other sink.

In my opinion for a master bathroom...just one sink...husband and wife are rarely in the bathroom at the same time or if they are, one is showering and the other is putting on makeup at the sink.. If you have a main bathroom where two children might be using it, then I would say two sinks. I keep thinking...."three sinks to keep clean"...lol

I have two sinks in the master bath. Mainly because I then have a mirrored medicine chest over each. So one sink is always mine and other belongs to my husband. No fighting over medicine cabinet space.

I would do a 60" vanity with one sink. I wouldnt go down to a 48" vanity. LOL@ you behind the shower curtain!

Having two sinks in the main bathroom for our 3 kids was a sanity saver during the school years when all needed to brush teeth & groom during the same 45 minutes. Actually, we set up the powder room as a back up with plenty of space for toiletries. I'd say if each of your bedrooms has its own bathroom, then fine, get rid of the 2nd sink. But if each bedroom doesn't have its own bathroom, then keep the 2 sinks. It's a family friendly set up.

Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. This is not our master bathroom. Now that the kids are gone, my husband uses this bathroom, so no big need for a lot of counter space and storage.

I don't worry about resale. If that would be a deal-breaker, so be it. The cabinet on the left side is a medicine cabinet which I may remove.

I had wanted to use an antique dresser or sideboard as a vanity, so now am intrigued by Tibbrix's idea of a large pedestal sink with an antique piece on either side. I have not been able to find my ideal piece, so am going another direction. A lot to consider now. Thank you.

PS - as for hiding behind the shower curtain, I certainly didn't want to post a picture of me early in the morning. Yikes!!

We have a 60" vanity with two sinks in a small bathroom. I hate sharing a sink (plus we get ready at the same time most mornings) and don't need a lot of countertop space (I put my basket of "goodies" away after I get ready in the morning). My bathroom is no bigger than yours. I think this is a very individual decision.