Single vs Double Vanity: Which Is Right for Your Bathroom?

One of the first decisions in a bathroom remodel is whether to install a single or double vanity. A double vanity with two sinks is appealing, but it is not right for every bathroom. The decision comes down to space, how the bathroom is used and storage needs.

The Case for a Double Vanity

Two sinks shine in a shared bathroom, especially a primary bath used by a couple during a busy morning. Benefits include:

• Two people can use the bathroom at once without crowding
• Personal space and storage for each user
• A symmetrical, upscale look that many buyers want

A double sink vanity generally needs a wider space, often around 60 inches or more, to be comfortable.

The Case for a Single Vanity

A single vanity is the right call when space is limited or the bathroom is used by one person at a time:

• Fits smaller bathrooms where a double would feel cramped
• More counter space and often more storage, since one sink leaves room for cabinets and drawers
• Lower cost than a comparable double

In many bathrooms, a wide single sink vanity with generous counter space is more useful than squeezing in two sinks.

Storage vs Sinks Tradeoff

Here is the key tradeoff people overlook: a second sink takes up space that could be counter and storage. If storage matters more than a second sink, a single vanity often wins even in a larger bathroom. Think about what your household actually needs more.

Make the Decision

1. Shared primary bath with the width to spare: double
2. Smaller or single user bathroom: single
3. Storage and counter space are the priority: single
4. Resale appeal in a large primary bath: double

Measure your space first, then choose. Browse our full range of bathroom vanities in both configurations.