Master Bath sink - Stay single or go double

[Chritaka]

We're redoing the kitchen counters right now with granite and the guy can also hook me up and replace our 69" counter in the master bath with granite. The sink in there is really old and is showing some surface cracks in the cultured marble. We had planned on updating the master bath next anyway (the wallpaper is the last to go in the house and the hardware is horrible), so it works out, but just can't decide on whether to spend the extra cash and go with double sinks...or whether it's even worth it given the bathroom setup.

To do this it would be a difference of about $400. If we do a single sink, we'll just do a drop-in, it will run around $800 for new sink, countertop, new faucet installed. If we go double sinks, then we'll probably go with 2 vessel style sinks so they don't cut into the vanity storage space as much, but we'll still probably lose the use of 2 drawers. With the two vessels, two faucets, plumbing work, and countertop it'll run about $1200-1250.

The only other storage in the master besides the vanity are a two door stacked cabinet and laundry hamper built into the wall behind the door, but there's space in front of and behind the toilet to mount cabinets later if we wanted. Since the counter is 69" I'm just not sure if it's going to cut into the counter space too much and if it's worth losing two drawers.

Need some experienced opinions here on which would be better for resale, etc... We'll probably only be here another 3-5 yrs.

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[Leah]

Go with the double. It will help your resale value and you'll be surprised how often you will be glad you did. :)

[4DRSS]

Yep, the $400 investment will return more when it comes time to sell. Buyers want double sinks these days. I say do it!

[ceyko]

Yup, as the previous two mention - resale and hell, current easy of life.

Remember...kitchens, master baths and back yards return the most money for improvements come resale time. Information I read basically said 90-110% on those, which of course depends.

In your case maybe not 110%, since it was a nice bath before but easily 90%.

In Leah/Chili's case I could see their kitchen work doing 100-110% since what their doing is not only improving things, but modernizing and brightening it up - tastefully.

Avoid...eh, nevermind this thread is not really about resale advice per se.

I'd do a double sink without thinking about it.

[bard]

There's plenty of counter space there to accomodate two sinks and all the 'stuff'. Go for it.

[Leah]

Yup, as the previous two mention - resale and hell, current easy of life.

Remember...kitchens, master baths and back yards return the most money for improvements come resale time. Information I read basically said 90-110% on those, which of course depends.

In your case maybe not 110%, since it was a nice bath before but easily 90%.

In Leah/Chili's case I could see their kitchen work doing 100-110% since what their doing is not only improving things, but modernizing and brightening it up - tastefully.

Avoid...eh, nevermind this thread is not really about resale advice per se.

I'd do a double sink without thinking about it.God, I hope so. :o Although the cost has been minimal, it would be nice to know it was worth it.

Go for the double! :)

[Wario]

You guys watch too much hgtv. :)

A double sink set up will not add value unless the rest of the bath is in tip top shape. People will not look at a bath and say, I hate.. this.. this.. and this.. but oh look its got his and hers sinks. Not trying to be a dick but you and I both know your bath needs some work, you said it yourself.

If it was me I'd do a single under mount sink and use the saved cash on new tile, lighting and fixing your vanity.

[Yellowstang]

That wall paper is pretty sweet, you might wanna think about leaving it.

double sinks, new tile, new hardware. Do it once and do it right.

[2K2 LS1's wife]

Keep the single and spend the cash you would have spent on a 2nd on paint, fixtures etc. We have double sinks in our master bath and I freaking hate it. We only use one sink anyways and use the other as basically a blowdryer holder LOL

[Leah]

You guys watch too much hgtv. :)

A double sink set up will not add value unless the rest of the bath is in tip top shape. People will not look at a bath and say, I hate.. this.. this.. and this.. but oh look its got his and hers sinks. Not trying to be a dick but you and I both know your bath needs some work, you said it yourself.

If it was me I'd do a single under mount sink and use the saved cash on new tile, lighting and fixing your vanity.
That's a very good point. If you are on a limited budget and it's an either/or kind of thing, I would agree with him.

[Chritaka]

FYI - YES, we are stripping the wallpaper and painting, fixing the vanity doors (where my Lab chewed when he was a puppy), retiling the shower, new door hardware, and new light fixtures. The floor tile is staying though. Like I said, this is the last room in the house to update and I'm well aware of what's needed. We also have the budget to do it, but we want to replace the AC too, so we may have to shuffle a few things around to do the sinks right now. So don't take this into consideration, just the single vs double sink and whether it's worth giving up the counter space, etc. :)

[Leah]

FYI - YES, we are stripping the wallpaper and painting, fixing the vanity doors (where my Lab chewed when he was a puppy), retiling the shower, new door hardware, and new light fixtures. The floor tile is staying though. Like I said, this is the last room in the house to update and I'm well aware of what's needed. So don't take this into consideration, just the single vs double sink and whether it's worth giving up the counter space, etc. :)
If you're going to update everything anyway, then I would definitely do it.

[Yellowstang]

To get the most counter space, do the sink delete and just use the shower when you brush your teeth. One big solid countertop would be awesome!

[ceyko]

You guys watch too much hgtv. :)

A double sink set up will not add value unless the rest of the bath is in tip top shape. People will not look at a bath and say, I hate.. this.. this.. and this.. but oh look its got his and hers sinks. Not trying to be a dick but you and I both know your bath needs some work, you said it yourself.

If it was me I'd do a single under mount sink and use the saved cash on new tile, lighting and fixing your vanity.

Fair enough, I get some of my information from HGTV.

I get some from my family which are builders/otherwise in the housing business.

My insurance companies newsletters..etc.

NOT having a double sink in the master bath could very likely descrease the value of the home. I know that w/o it now I'd be a pissy dude fighting with the wife so I brush my teeth. It's become somewhat expected to have double sinks in a modern home. I also know that two similar homes, same price I'd prefer the double sinks.

Although, you're point is accurate that the rest of that bath needs fixin'. If I remember right though the question was specifically about the sink.

Take care,

[Lyn]

I say go for the double Chris. I would never buy another house without double sinks. Older/newer never would buy without the double sinks.

Lyn

[Lyn]

Hey Nick-- HGTV rocks! haha...

[Chuck]

Go with double. It's nice not having to share one sink.

[Yellowstang]

Call Kendra Todd and ask her this question. My house is worth what?

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[milk]

Go double Chris, i will send you a PM here soon.













MILK

[JJG 5.0]

i would go with a double... it help in resale value in the long run like stated

[musclestang89]

To get the most counter space, do the sink delete and just use the shower when you brush your teeth. One big solid countertop would be awesome!

lol already brush my teeth there :banana:

[Yellowstang]

lol already brush my teeth there :banana:

You use Chritika's shower to brush your teefers? :tongue:

[musclestang89]

You use Chritika's shower to brush your teefers? :tongue:

lol some reason i thought that might get taken like that:oops:

[doopie]

Two sinks are better for couples and then put a lowered vanity section in the middle with an open bottom for a chair so she can do her makeup, hair,.....etc and you have a place to cut your toenails....

Go with legged vanities so the bottom is open and then when you do tile it will look all that more impressive. I would wait until I had the money to do it all at once.


Your biggest problem will be the drain and the water supplies as they are currently designed for 1 so adding the others mean extra connections and hiding the tubing so you may be stuck with a standard vanity. You can buy premade cabinets from Home Depot or Lowes pretty cheap.

Good luck sounds like a fun project

[bcoop]

Call Kendra Todd and ask her this question. My house is worth what?

http://www.realitytvworld.com/images/dbpeople/239.jpg

I'd rather call and quiz her about double penetration.