Master Bathroom Choices: One Sink or Two? | North Salem Real Estate
One sink or two? This is the classic debate for couples renovating a sizable master bathroom. There are pros and cons to both. So what's right for your bathroom? I spoke with architect Thayer Hopkins, who offered up what you need to consider about installing either a single or double sink during your master suite remodel.
“Couples these days usually prefer the idea of two sinks for one simple reason,” says Hopkins. “They lead busy lives and need access to the bathroom at the same time."
On paper the double sink looks ideal. But let's walk through this two-sided argument. |
Some Benefits of 2 Sinks
Personal space. With two sinks, theoretically no one will ever again spit toothpaste on your hand as you're trying to wash up. Also, your very own sink means you can keep your makeup, moisturizers or shaving kit out as necessary without having your partner knock anything over. And by having your own designated sink, you don’t have to stare at your partner's toothpaste residue while you're brushing your own teeth. Even in the best of partnerships, there are some things that neither of you want to see of the other. Two sinks can help make you and your partner feel like you're in a loving, adult relationship rather than siblings fighting over a single faucet. |
Some Disadvantages of 2 Sinks
“The convenience of two sinks has its tradeoffs to consider,” Hopkins notes. Cost. It costs more to plumb two sinks than one. Add to that the additional cost of finishes and a larger vanity. Space. A typical sink basin is about 17 to 19 inches wide. “If there isn’t a solid 6 feet or more available for two sinks, I will counsel clients to stick with just one sink basin,” says Hopkins. “These 6 feet or more will give the minimum 11- to 12-inch buffer needed between basins to keep a couple from banging elbows and crowding each other out.” |
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