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Do these off-center sinks look good ?

3 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

Hi there,

I am facing a bit of confusion as to whether I should leave the off-center sinks as is in the existing vanities, or have them moved to be placed in the center of the vanity for overall symmetry. Its a new build so I still have an opportunity to put the sinks in the center and redo the vanity. The light fixtures have not been installed yet, so have attached an image as reference of them for each bathroom. Should I leave the sink as is or have them changed to be placed in the center?

Would really appreciate your suggestions as well as any relevant design tips!

Thanks a bunch!

Comments (18)

  • 3 years ago

    It does look a bit cramped, but it seems to be more functional. You have drawers and more counter space.

    HU-61549808 thanked houssaon
  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Re do the vanities how? The drain is in place, The faucets are installed. The hole is drilled. You will re do the entire thing. It isn't "just move the sink"

    There is no reason to do that. It will not increase the size of vanity or the bath. The mirrors are centered on the vanities and in proportion. Leave well enough alone.

    The time to have thought about sink placement was at plumbing rough in and vanity design.

    HU-61549808 thanked JAN MOYER
  • 3 years ago

    I think they have to be asymmetrical for functionality.

    HU-61549808 thanked Rachel Lee
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @Jan Moyer thank you, Jan. You’re right it should’ve been thought about during plumbing rough in and vanity design phase, but I was unwell and away at that time due to health reasons. Redo in terms of having the plumbing and everything else redone to recenter.

    Do you think it looks bad as is from a design standpoint?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I would have used an Ikea Godmorgon vanity with a centered sink since the vanity you show is the styl it is the off center is the only choice IMO

    HU-61549808 thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I said............: )

    "There is no reason to do that. It will not increase the size of vanity or the bath. The mirrors are centered on the vanities and in proportion. Leave well enough alone."

    You will pay a horrific change order fee, along with the rip AND an entirely new vanity. These are small and tight baths. Show the house plan and my bet is there are other MORE important things with which to be concerned.

  • 3 years ago

    Hope there aren’t any left handed people using those sinks? It feels really tight to me and doubtful you end up with any more storage space if that was the goal. I think centered would be better aesthetically and comfort wise. I would change them if you can.

    HU-61549808 thanked Kate
  • 3 years ago

    I think they are all fine for secondary/guest bathrooms.

    My only redo would be that vessel sink, but only because I personally think they are an awful design!

    HU-61549808 thanked chispa
  • 3 years ago

    Leave rmnoffcrmtered you get bigger drawers on one side etc

    HU-61549808 thanked Kathy Furt
  • 3 years ago

    We had our kids bathroom like that and ours until we gutted it

    HU-61549808 thanked Kathy Furt
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @Jan Moyer Your and everybody’s opinion is absolutely correct in that it will not increase the size of the vanity or bath, and will not provide further storage. Yes it will be costly at this point, but the assymetry is driving me crazy and not aesthetically pleasing to my eye at least. Though the mirrors being in proportion such that you stated, does help to balance it out. If it were up to me, I would’ve wanted the bathrooms to be much more spacious indeed. Appreciate your further input.

    Here is the plan












  • 3 years ago

    @Kate Nope no left handed people. And yes the goal is to have it look more aesthetically pleasing at this point and not for storage since its already quite small in size

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    You better talk to your builder. A drain is not an entirely small issue.

    Personally? I would just get over it. These look to be secondary baths, and I understand you were not well and missed details.

    That said? It will not be a place ( neither ) where you will spend all day staring .

    Want to fix?

    Fix the light here. It is not centered. Or I am blind.

    I will add.........your kids will not care, nor will a guest. Consider yourself warned.



    HU-61549808 thanked JAN MOYER
  • 3 years ago

    @Kathy Furt Did you end up with more storage after gutting them?

  • 3 years ago

    @Jan Moyer Thank you, will look into the light fixture and make sure it is centered.

    I am unmarried with no kids. I was actually just helping my parents with this house. You’re right it’s not a huge deal at the end of the day. :)

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I'll answer for her

    Probably NOT. A 30 inch 0r 24, 0r 36 inch vanity is what it is.

    To get a CENTER sink on the one just above ?

    You'd lose the top drawer.

    Or you do an all drawer vanity, and only the lowest drawer functions.

    You have to bypass the plumbing: )

    You made other decisions such as walk in closets, tubs....It's a lot late to worry about storage.

    HU-61549808 thanked JAN MOYER
  • 3 years ago

    I would change it because had the same problem. I was away and the countertop guys put the under mount sink off center and to the right because that’s where the door was. I had drawers to the left. My problem was that if I wanted to splash water on my face my elbow would hit the wall on the right. I had them redo it and I didn’t lose any drawers or storage space. My cabinet was designed for a center mount sink with the top drawer somehow adjusted from within.

    HU-61549808 thanked Mrs. Beasley