Time Saving Double Sinks – Do You Have the Space for Them?

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Double sinks in the bathroom? Wasn’t that primarily a luxury item for the rich? Well, that’s not the case anymore. As mainstream households become increasingly busier, double sinks have found a niche.

The routine in the morning just got a little easier; no more waiting to wash and wake up. The shaving and or make-up application can be done in dual harmony. If time is critical in the mornings, then perhaps it’s time to look into a double sink for the bathroom. Double sinks come in all styles and varieties, but you must determine some logistics before looking any further.

Make sure you have enough room in the floor plan to accommodate double sinks. Here are some quick ways to figure that out; grab the tape measure and do some calculating!

• The dual sinks can have no more than 30 inches of separation between the centers of both basins.
• Also make certain the tub, toilet and bathroom door can still function independently, even with less space.
• The tub requires at least 2 and ½ feet of separation from the double sinks, if it faces directly opposite of the sink.
• The bathroom door must be able swing freely. If this is problem, you might have to reconfigure some fixtures.

The next step is finding the right sinks for your bathroom. From sleek vitreous china to above-the-counter wash basins, double sinks come in all forms. Of course you can always think outside the box.  I stumbled across a double sink that was specially modified to fit a farmhouse table. Read over this article from “This Old House,” and you’ll certainly learn all of the details to converting your single to a double.

Sources:

http://thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,194214,00.html

http://homeimprovement.lovetoknow.com/Double_Sink_for_Bathroom

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