1) I would reverse the setup and place the tall unit on the left, next to the return wall. It will make the space feel larger. 2) a full depth linen cabinet will give you the most storage but I think a tower sitting on the counter looks better.

Thank you! You can barely see in the pics, but there is a bulkhead against the wall on the left that has the return for the heat/ac in it, so it needs to stay, also the light switch is in the middle of that wall so not sure where to move those or how much that would cost.

You could place the tower cabinet next to the bulkhead and add a couple shelves to fill space above the bulkhead.

I like the tower acting as a sort of privacy wall for the toilet. Many people appreciate that setup. Beyond that -- what do *you* need to store? A shallow cabinet is good for medicines and toiletries, while a deep cabinet can hold more linens or cleaning supplies. If there's no medicine cabinet, then maybe you need a place for makeup and bottles? or will you stand that stuff in drawers?

I think people still do the cabinet-on-counter, but it's a more formal or traditional style. So factor in what vibe you're going for. It might come down to what vanity you like and what you can find that goes with it.

I do like the fact that the tower makes the toilet less ”out there”.

I should have room in the small laundry closet for a back up set of towels and toilet paper, so I will need to store skincare(an absolute boatbload lol) extra shampoo/conditioner/soap plus hair dryers and such.Oh, can’t forget vitamins and supplements plus an assortment of OTC meds. I can use the drawers in the main vanity as well, so the tower portion will probably be skincare and makeup.

I wonder if the height of the bulk head can be reduced to allow the vanity top to extend over it so you have more countertop space? I do like the looks of the countertop tower but I feel the full height one will give you the storage you really need. I like that it hides the toilet.

I have never found better function where a cabinets steals counter space . I kea does really great vaitiies with storge drawers even where the plumbing is that honestly are so much better than doors under the counter I would keep the longer vanity for sure good counter space is a huge plus in a bathroom .. Hiding the tolilet is IMO the last thing to try to acheive it is a bathroom they have toilets

Patricia, you are correct of course lol. While I do love having countertop space, I will say that in my case, one level of countertop just won’t cut it. I have covered every inch of my current double vanity, plus the few drawers in the vanity and then overflow and backups in the closet. I will be thinning out my product collection, but will need every inch of storage I can forage. What I’d really hope is that I can put my plethora of products away in said storage and have the countertop actually clear except maybe some handsoap and lotion.