{"id":12809,"date":"2015-04-04T01:46:07","date_gmt":"2015-04-04T01:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/?p=12809"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:35:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:35:02","slug":"small-bathroom-solutions-offsetting-the-sink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/small-bathroom-solutions-offsetting-the-sink\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Bathroom Solutions: Offsetting The Sink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most frustrating parts of using a small bathroom is the lack of surface space. Sure, you can hang up shelves or store your stuff in drawers or cabinets. But the truth is, most of us don’t want to totally tidy up the bathroom every time we use it. Unfortunately, in a small bathroom, the bathroom sink takes up most of the space on the bathroom vanity; there’s little or no room on either side to stash toiletries. Offsetting the sink is a surprisingly simple solution that opens up more usable counter space without increasing the size of the vanity itself. <\/p>\n\n\n

Usable Surface Space<\/h2>\n\n\n
Astoria 36\" Right Offset Vanity from Hardware Resources<\/a>
Astoria 36″ Right Offset Vanity from Hardware Resources<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Most small bathroom vanities leave a thin strip of counter to either side of a fairly large sink. The sink<\/a> is the functional fixture and is put front and center, which means there’s rarely room for anything more than a soap pump or toothbrush holder behind the sink, and little or no surface space on either side. But most people use many more toiletries than that on a daily basis. Even if you don\u2019t store them on your countertop, it’s nice to have a place to put<\/em> them. Whether it\u2019s shaving cream or makeup, the issue is less about adding storage and more about increasing usable work space. Even on a fairly slim vanity, offsetting the sink combines two unusable strips of countertop into a single usable surface. That, in turn, makes it a little easier to spread out your stuff while you\u2019re getting ready. <\/p>\n\n\n

Styling Center<\/h2>\n\n\n
36\" Single Right Sink Cabinet with Carrara White Marble Top V0290WW36R from Silkroad Exclusive<\/a>
36″ Single Right Sink Cabinet with Carrara White Marble Top V0290WW36R from Silkroad Exclusive<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If you use a curling iron or hair straightener, a little extra counter space can actually make your bathroom safer<\/em>. Heated hair styling wands can get very, very hot; at risk of sounding like someone\u2019s mom, it\u2019s important to have enough space to put them down securely \u2013 not hanging over the edge of the vanity, not rested against something, just all in their own space and allowed to sit perfectly flat. In a small bathroom, that can be hard to pull off. But resting a hot iron against your sink or wedging it haphazardly into a narrow space between the sink and the wall makes it a lot more likely that you\u2019ll bump or drop it, potentially scorching or melting your counter, floor, or worse, burning yourself. Offsetting the sink gives you enough space to comfortably lay out all your hair styling products. <\/p>\n\n\n

Extra Drawer Space<\/h2>\n\n\n
Caroline Parkway 36\" Single Bathroom Vanity in White from Virtu USA<\/a>
Caroline Parkway 36″ Single Bathroom Vanity in White from Virtu USA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The benefit of offsetting a sink isn\u2019t just that it provides more counter space; it also frequently means there\u2019s more drawer space, too. That’s because it isn\u2019t just the sink that\u2019s moving – it\u2019s the plumbing, too. On a standard bathroom vanity<\/a>, the area directly beneath the vanity top<\/a> is occupied by the sink and plumbing. This leaves only a few inches of space on either side, so often the whole space is simply closed off. But when the sink is offset, those few inches add up to a space wide enough for a drawer. Putting a row of drawers on the side opposite the sink enhances the asymmetrical look of these vanities, but also hugely enhances the amount of storage space for smaller items, again without changing the dimensions of the vanity itself. <\/p>\n\n\nShop White Bathroom Vanities By Virtu USA:<\/b>\n\n\n

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Why So Hard To Find?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Birch 37\" Single Bathroom Vanity in Dark Espresso from Bosconi
Birch 37″ Single Bathroom Vanity in Dark Espresso from Bosconi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

You might be wondering why such a simple, elegant solution is the exception rather than the norm. And it\u2019s true \u2013 this type of vanity isn\u2019t common, and can even be a bit difficult to find. But the reason for this is simple: people like symmetry. This is true of everything from people\u2019s faces to bridges to buildings, and yes, bathroom vanities, too; we\u2019re hardwired to prefer equal, mirrored sides, and naturally favor symmetrical things, even when they\u2019re less practical. Creating a symmetrical vanity is pretty much the default, which is why it\u2019s so much more common. The flip side of this, though, is that making an asymmetrical vanity is a very deliberate choice. Vanities with even subtly offset sinks feel quite modern and stylishly convention-defying. Many even include stylishly asymmetrical storage mirrors which helps enhance the modern effect while keeping the mirror<\/a> centered over the sink. <\/p>\n\n\nShop Small Bathroom Vanities:<\/b>\n\n\n

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The Catch<\/h2>\n\n\n
Mercer Island 36\" Single Bathroom Vanity in Ash Gray with White Composite Top from James Martin Furniture<\/a>
Mercer Island 36″ Single Bathroom Vanity in Ash Gray with White Composite Top from James Martin Furniture<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The only real drawback of bathroom vanities with offset sinks is that they’re often more than 30\u2033 wide<\/a>. With a narrower bathroom vanity, the sink takes up such a huge proportion of the available counter space that shifting it the few available inches to the left or right really won\u2019t make much difference. You won’t really find this look on vanities under 30\u2033<\/a> (the smallest are about 31\u2033) that combining the little strip of counter space on either side of the sink really starts to add up. So if your bathroom is small enough that you have to shoehorn in a 24\u2033 vanity<\/a>, this look is probably a no-go. That said, if you have the space, this is a great, no-fuss way to make your small bathroom more usable. <\/p>\n\n\n

For all but the smallest bathrooms, simply shifting the bathroom sink a few inches to one side can make a world of difference in the functionality and usability of your bathroom vanity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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