I think it's worth it, yes. My cup of tea stands right now on a coaster that's 4 by 4:) I have 6 by 6 coaster tiles too-it's already enough for a small bowl of soup)) Imagine how much more stuff you'll be able to fit if you have these 6 inches along all the vanity..

I know vanities are often unjustifiably expensive..that's why I bought two of mine on Craigslist. One is tiny, for a tiny powder room. Somebody hand made it. Cute and special. Another one is 36'. Nothing super special of course, but at least the price reflected it. I think we payed 200 $..and it was new too. I saw many other vanities in stores, even in value stores, that were also nothing special but cost twice as much minimum. Usually much more.

You'll still need to install it of course, paint, etc..but I'd try to save on a vanity itself.

Many things happen when people remodel...I myself will have a bunch of nice stuff to sell:) Because the measurements got screwed up, or something else happened-and the item is past its return date.

People also say good things about IKEA's vanities..say they're nice, roomy and all.

6" is a lot of extra space in a bathroom like that. One thing to consider is whether you need a plumber or not? If you already have one coming in it might be worth it. If not, that could be a large expense for that amount of space if you aren't the DIY type. I am excited about the 3" extra I will be getting with my new pedestal! Going from 19" to 22" it doesn't even include any extra storage but just having a tiny bit more "counter" space will be great.

My parents have an 18" vanity and it is so, so small.

We have a 'euro belly' sink that is about 24" in a smaller bathroom and I like the style because it doesn't overwhelm the space at all but it allows for at least some undersink storage. Actually I have it packed with stuff and it stores quite a bit!

How about adding floating shelving/storage?

It looks like you have some type of box next to the vanity and then a scale. We keep our scale inside the vanity. Maybe have the vanity the entire length of your vanity + box + scale. A wider vanity & top will give you great storage. I combined 4 base units for my MB vanity. Two sinks, each in a 24 inch base & 2-18 inch drawer units. You could combine a either an 18 or 24 inch base unit & either a 12 or 18 inch drawer unit and have a great vanity. I got my cabs & top at HD.

Thanks everyone! The primary motivation for the upgrade is mostly coz the vanity is tiny that even when we wash our face the water gets all over the floor. There is not enuff space in vanity to catch it. We will def add some storage be it floating shelves or some sort of a bathroom shelf but its this water issue that
bothers us.
We think a 30 or 36' overwhelm this tiny space. Also keep in mind if the depth is more than 18 then a person cannot pass thru without hitting their hand on the vanity.
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No to an IKEA vanity! I know they're priced as we think vanities should be, but I've had one for 2.5 years, and the finish is peeling horribly. In a bathroom where I'm usually the only one using it and run the fan religiously. It's too bad...I really love the vanity.

I would get the longest, 18" vanity that I could. The vanity will be one cohesive unit and probably not overwhelm. The variety of things you have there now, is more overwhelming IMO.

Which ikea vanity do you have, rmiriam?

I have the 32" Hemnes in white. I love the drawers. And the top. Actually, I love the whole thing except for the fact that it's crumbling after two years.

How wide is the space between the wall on the left and the wall on the right where your scale sits?

The distance is 40.5' between the two narrowest wall.

I an not an expert, but I would not get rid of a medicine cabinet in a small bathroom, even if I was adding shelves to the right. You need all the space you can get. With a 40 inch entry, I can see where you might be hesitant do a 30 inch vanity.

Maybe a narrow cabinet 12 inches deep with a bowl on top would open up the bathroom and do 10 inch deep shelves to the right. Do the 1 st shelf at the height of the vanity sink/counter.

small 25" vanity

Or you could do a 24 inch by 18 inch deep vanity with a custom vanity top that curves into a ten inch deep shelf with shelves above that. Probably pricey, ( Maybe a scrap of quartz would work), but would be handy and keep you from feeling like you were hitting the vanity as you walk in. Store your trash can and scale under the counter.

I've done a quick layout with the dimensions (if I have the correct dimensions?) If the space for the toilet is more or less than 36 inches, that could make a difference.

Is your room 60 inches wide for the tub?

I'm like a duck and it didn't matter how big the sink was, I would get water EVERYWHERE. I switched to washing my face with a wash cloth years ago and I much prefer it now.

I have a tiny bathroom and added a tall between the studs cabinet for extra storage. Turns out, a kitchen 'pantry' on Amazon, while without a mirror, is much cheaper than a full length bathroom cabinet!

I have a 27" vanity with Kohler's 17" undermount sink and a remnant fantasy brown granite top. From wall to wall it's 60" and my vanity is 22" deep. It doesn't feel crowded and there is a lot of counter space.

In hindsight, the room would have looked airier and contained a lot more character with a table-turned vanity and a vessel sink, however. While losing storage, seeing the floor through table legs would have visually opened up the space.

Depends if you have a linen closet for towels and toiletries and like that look.

rmiriam - IKEA vanities come with warranties don't they? I would take it back if it was peeling after just 2.5 years. We installed the Godmorgen in a house we've ended up renting out and having checked in on it recently, 4 years on, its still looking good in high gloss white.

Ritu S - IKEA has a few depths to choose from - the Lilleangen series might ork for you at a little over 16" deep but it is on the simple side. Godmorgens are floating vaniteis (or you could fit them with legs), have good storage in the drawers, and you can still use the space underneath for things like a scale, a tray of misc accessories? I have just found them afforable and great for small spaces so I would recommend popping in to your local IKEA and having a a browse with your needs in mind.

Thanks, rmiriam. I agree with transnationalq. Use the warranty.

I also like what Karenseb suggested.

I also agree with the idea of putting a cabinet between two studs. (That's what I did in my future guest/kids bathroom-pretty small, not enough storage. Looks neat-it was unfinished, and we asked to paint it the color of the walls. The longest I could fit there=tons of storage. Found it..oops I don't remember. probably Overstock. Can look it up..)

And of course I also like the idea of a table plus a vessel sink, for the vanity..from aesthetic point of view. I never had one myself, though. Many people say the water splashes too much, with a vessel sink?

Kats737 mentioned the "eurobelly" style vanity and I think it would be great in this situation. I loved the one we had. The belly of the sink sticks out into the room, not the cabinet, so only the curvy porcelain is out there and you really don't run into it as much as you glide around it. Best of all in a small only-bathroom, the belly of the sink allows two people to stand around it. I could brush my teeth while my husband shaved, and because I had a swivel faucet, we could each "steal" the water when needed.

Www.ronbow.com/vanity/neo-classic/adara

These Ronbow vanities are only 14.25" deep. The sink on the 31" vanity is 19.75" at its deepest point. The 47" vanity sink is 20.75 at its deepest point. But look at all the storage in the 14" deep cabinets. The little one has a drawer going all the way across. The big one has two drawers. There are cubbies and cabinet doors, too. There are other manufacturers, too. Look at Home Depot and Lowe's.

Thank you all!

To really thank us, you will need to post a picture of your finished project, lol!

will do!!

And I will second the praise of IKEA godmorgon. Fantastic quality.

IKEA godmorgon recently came out with a shallower version as well (only 12.5" deep) that accommodates a vessel sink.

The godmorgon for vessel sinks are the regular depth (19-1/2 or so). The 12" cabinet is of much lower quality than godmorgon/hemnes.

Ah, thank you for clarifying! I was trying to look this all up hastily in my phone and I was concerned I was missing info

Since Aprilneverends liked the idea, I thought I'd take a quick snap of the 'pantry' between the studs storage. I need to paint it, but here it is.

Very nice, zellycat!

Thanks! Yeah, it's a great amount of storage for a small bathroom.

MDLN - I need a tall open wall shelf like you show! Could you possibly tell me where it was purchased?I have had no luck in finding one.

Thanks so much!

I have a tiny bathroom too and am wondering if getting a vanity with curved sides makes sense - instead of 90 degree corners - since we'd be less apt to run into them and if we do, it wouldn't hurt as much. Thoughts?

For me a curved vanity made a huge difference. I will post a photo when I get home. My vanity has a large one piece porcelain sink top and is only 24 inches wide.

I have added a photo of my new vanity. It replaced a 24 inch deep vanity. It is 19 inches at the widest point and 15 inches on the ends. It has made the bathroom feel like it grew. The curved front is wonderful, it makes the room feel bigger and clumsy me doesn't bang my hips anymore.

I like it!

Humor tan I love your vanity and am looking for a small option for my powder room. Can you tell me where yours is from. Thanks

I think you meant hmorton? If you did I found the vanity after much searching on the Home Depot's website. I had gone to several cabinet places and was avoiding the big box stores but this is wood and was very inexpensive compared to other wood vanities.

Here are the item numbers: Store Sku # 1001548218Internet # 206460829