I'm in the beginning stage of a total remodel of my master bathroom (2-br/2-ba condo). Currently, it's a small, 5x8 bathroom. I will be replacing the bathtub with a walk-in shower. I also am enlarging the size of the room by taking 2' from the adjoining walk-in closet, making the bathroom 7x8. My designer is recommending I add a 2nd vanity/sink. The space won't permit a double vanity; the proposal is for two separate single vanities on opposite walls.

I have mixed feelings about installing two sinks, as I am the only person residing in the home, and plan to live here for many more years. However, thinking ahead for resale value purposes, it's been suggested that since it will be easier to put in the second sink/vanity now, when the wall has been knocked out and the plumbing is being moved around, I should go ahead and do this.

My question is how important is it to have two sinks in the master bathroom, and is this really worth the use of the additional space? The additional cost for the project is not at issue.

Thanks for your feedback.

Yes, I would do the two separate sinks.

Welcome to the boards.

Its's better to do the two sinks now inspite of the fact you live alone. You don't have to use them both. Its a huge deal nowadays for a master bath to have as many bells and whistles as possible so go for it! It will pay in the end if you ever sell.

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Originally posted by kefira:I am the only person residing in the home, and plan to live here for many more years.

If you didn't install a second sink, what would you do with the area?

If it would be wasted space then by all means go with the second sink.

If there is something else you would prefer in that space, don't be bullied.

Yes, a second sink may help with resale, but maybe not. After all, you live there and you prefer one sink.

It's your bathroom, you will be living there many years, make it what you want.

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Without the sink, the area would likely be used for some additional storage unit, although we will be adding other storage space into the bathroom as part of the remodel. (My current linen closet is pathetically small.) In any event, the vanity cabinet (which still hasn't been chosen) will be a style that offers storage space, so multiply that times 2, and I'll still get the storage space.

I've probably been watching too much House Hunters and similar shows. Anyway, I don't feel pressured; I was just looking for some other objective feedback.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by Blondesense:

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Originally posted by kefira:I am the only person residing in the home, and plan to live here for many more years.

If you didn't install a second sink, what would you do with the area?

If it would be wasted space then by all means go with the second sink.

If there is something else you would prefer in that space, don't be bullied.

Yes, a second sink may help with resale, but maybe not. After all, you live there and you prefer one sink.

It's your bathroom, you will be living there many years, make it what you want.

I'm having the same thoughts. have a master bath with 2 sinks; it's a big bathroom; but, there's only me.

So, I'm thinking of doing a remodel and take out the double sink I have; use only 1 set of pipes; and put my dressing table in the area beside the sink.

I'll leave the 2nd set of pipes; won't show because of skirt on dressing table.

But, if someone else does move here, they could just add a second sink very easily.

Don't know if you have room for something along these lines.

Right now, there is only a single sink/vanity. The current wall between the bathroom and my walk-in closet is what's getting moved; that wall already has the pipes for the bathtub, which will be replaced with the walk-in shower. The idea here was that as long as the wall will be opened up and moved, it will be much easier to extend the pipes to create the hook-up for a second sink/vanity. If we go through that effort, we may just as well finish it off with the second sink/vanity.

The more I watch the different programs on TV, the more sense it's making to go with the two sinks, each on opposite walls. Otherwise, the space could house a dressing table, but that's not something I use or need, and I suspect that in terms of return on the dollar, the signs point to the 2nd sink.

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Originally posted by pablum:
I'm having the same thoughts. have a master bath with 2 sinks; it's a big bathroom; but, there's only me.

So, I'm thinking of doing a remodel and take out the double sink I have; use only 1 set of pipes; and put my dressing table in the area beside the sink.

I'll leave the 2nd set of pipes; won't show because of skirt on dressing table.

But, if someone else does move here, they could just add a second sink very easily.

Don't know if you have room for something along these lines.

Please keep in mind if you take out the bathtub it is no longer a full bath for resale (at least in CT) also many people still prefer baths over showers.
Personally I like 2 sink areas in the Master Bath it is just easier getting ready in the morning.
Good Luck