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Bathroom Vanity Size - 48 or 60?

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

I am replacing my bathroom vanity. The wall the vanity will be installed against is 8 ft/96inches. The door to the bathroom opens into the bathroom. The remaining wall space is approx 62 inches. I am wondering what would look better/correct - installing a 60 vanity and using the entire space or installing a 48 inch vanity, splitting the difference to leave a few inches on each side or keeping close to the door opening and leaving all the space on the other side. Unfortunately, none of the options would allow for the vanity to be centered on the wall. Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated.




Comments (10)

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Show and draw the bath. Sounds like you need a CUSTOM vanity, but who knows? Show the whole thing, draw, measure ALL of it

    HU-451760342 thanked JAN MOYER
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Thank you for the responses/feedback. Added a couple of photos for reference.

  • 3 years ago

    No, you need to draw a 2D plan with measurements.

    HU-451760342 thanked cpartist
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    That drawing and IMO make the door either a pocket door or an outswing but I need to see the plan. Please post that plan here in a comment do not start another post

    HU-451760342 thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 3 years ago

    It looks like what you have now is a 48" vanity.


    I like bigger (I think everyone wants their vanity as big as possible), but you do not want it so close to the wall that you can't get along the side to clean. I doubt if you can get closer to the door without encroaching on the ability for the door to open.


    I think what is there is probably the best solution without changing how the door opens into the room.



    HU-451760342 thanked Jennifer Hogan
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Thank you Jennifer. Yes, I have a 48 now. If I go with the 60, it will run almost right to the side wall. Not concerned with cleaning in the small space as I will be putting a small filler piece in between the vanity and the side wall. In general, looking for feedback on design principles and if it is not good/appropriate for whatever reason to go with a 60 that would use the entire space vs staying with another 48 keeping the space on the side. The only thing the space is currently being used for is the waste basket. Any there any general rules/guidelines to follow?

  • 3 years ago

    I think I'd go for the longer vanity, but it would help if you drew out your layout, marking all distances, window sizes, tub and toilet location.

    HU-451760342 thanked Karenseb
  • 3 years ago

    Just based on pictures, it looks like your vanity will encroach not just on the door swing but protrude into the door opening, which will seem akward. I'd approach a carpenter/cabinet maker - custom vanities are often cost effective compared to making a standard vanity work. I'd look at possibly a vanity unit against the far wall and then a more shallow cabinet or shelving to the door frame. I'd change the door swing so that the door doesn't open into the bathroom (depending on what's on the other side).

    Best case scenario if budget allows is to consult a professional - there HAS to be a better layout for this space.

    HU-451760342 thanked JP L
  • 3 years ago

    I changed mine from a 48 to a 54 to use up the space between the wall and the vanity. My sink couldn't be moved so I ended up with 18" drawers on one side and 12" drawers on the other side and the sink is off center. Not perfectly ideal, but no one seems to notice, and the 18" drawers are so much more useful than 12" drawers (which are actually only about 10" wide inside the drawer)! My original vanity was only 7" from the wall so everything got sucked into the black hole where I couldn't reach. I have a 1" spacer between the wall and the vanity.