Wide Eye Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 My bathroom has a space of 64-inch long for bathroom vanity. The space is wall to wall and currently there's a built-in vanity. Most standard vanities are 61-inch or 48-inch including countertop. Does it look odd if I install a 48-inch one in the middle with an 8-inch gap at both sides? Or to install a 61-inch vanity with a customized 64-inch countertop? I don't plan on paying for a customized vanity which cost >>$1,000. Other than HD and Lowes, what other stores may carry standard vanities at around $500-600? I know there're a lot of remodeling pros here, so hopefully someone can give me some suggestions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Can you take some pics of what it looks like now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wide Eye Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Can you take some pics of what it looks like now? See the attached sketch. I've removed the 64-in old vanity and countertop so now it's empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Err, where is the toilet in the picture?IMO, it won't look very good with the gaps on either side, like wasted space or you tried to go cheap and not get a custom vanity. I see a couple of options: (1) use the 61" vanity, adding wood fillers to attach it to the side walls, and then use a full width top. (2) consider pushing a smaller vanity to one side, and then putting in a nice floor cabinet furniture with shelves and doors to hold towels. What style are you going for? Depending on your style, (1) or (2) may look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wide Eye Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Err, where is the toilet in the picture?IMO, it won't look very good with the gaps on either side, like wasted space or you tried to go cheap and not get a custom vanity. I see a couple of options: (1) use the 61" vanity, adding wood fillers to attach it to the side walls, and then use a full width top. (2) consider pushing a smaller vanity to one side, and then putting in a nice floor cabinet furniture with shelves and doors to hold towels. What style are you going for? Depending on your style, (1) or (2) may look better.The toilet is next door, next to the bath tub. Most 61-inch vanities have double sinks. I want one with 1 sink only since this is a guest bathroom. I like traditional or classic style. Any suggestions on where to buy? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCH99 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is a store in Old Town Spring that has a pretty good selection of vanity cabinets. It is called Metals,Petals, and More. They have an in stock selection of many different styles and sizes. Some are fairly inexpensive, others....not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Funny enough, I have seen some nice units on overstock.com. Actually, what about an open vanity? Gives plenty of storage space, and you might even be able to construct it yourself (it isn't rocket science, especially if you paint and don't stain it). I love the look of the open vanities with stacks of towels below. Very spa-like. I bet you could build one for cheap, and then have more to spend on a nice granite or carrera marble top.http://nhwoodworking.com/Bathroom_Vanity_Open_Style.htmlhttp://www.ebuild.com/articles/sectionId.1598/506629.hwx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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