Is a Stand-alone Sink or a Vanity Countertop Best for your Bathroom?

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Is a Stand-alone Sink or a Vanity Countertop Best for your Bathroom?

The first thing to do when planning your bathroom sink is deciding whether it’s going to be a stand-alone sink or a vanity countertop.

This decision depends on your bathroom size, layout and use, so read on and find out the best option for your case.

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Bathroom stand-alone sink pros and cons

The most obvious advantage of stand-alone sinks it that they are cheaper than custom countertops.

In small bathrooms, where a vanity top would end up as narrow as a ready-made sink, it might not be worth the cost.

The disadvantage is you won’t have much space to support things on it. And it’s usually less convenient to install a cabinet under it to store more items.

So this option is recommended in case you don’t want to spend much on a renovation and/or have a small bathroom with no need to store items.

Stand-alone bathroom sink — In this old house, the original sink was kept in the renovation, saving money and achieving a retro look. A bench, an embedded mirrored cabinet and shelves accommodate decoration and vanity items. Project by *Calu Fontes* via Historias de Casa.

Stand-alone sink in powder room — In power rooms, there may not be much to be stored, so a stand-alone sink is enough. Here, a wooden shelf above the sink accommodates a few decoration objects.

What if your bathroom is small and you don’t want to spend money on a vanity top, but you do need room for storing things? Don’t worry. Here you’ll find some inexpensive ideas of cabinets, shelves and niches that can match a stand-alone sink.

So, if this is your choice, see our article on types of stand-alone sinks and choose the ideal model for you.

Bathroom vanity countertop pros and cons

Bathroom vanity countertops are often replacing stand-alone sinks because they make the most of the space. And also for their endless design possibilities, that can make unique, gorgeous bathrooms.

On the counter, you have space to leave the items you use all the time. And under it, you can build cabinets with more room for the items you use less.

Therefore, if you have room and budget for a countertop, it is definitely worth it. The only disadvantage is you’ll pay more for a countertop, a basin and probably a cabinet than you would for a stand-alone sink only.

If this is your choice, here are the articles you may want to read:

And now for some inspiring bathroom photos.

So, have you decided the best option for your bathroom? Vanity countertop or stand-alone sink?

Bathroom stand-alone sink pros and cons

Bathroom vanity countertop pros and cons

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