I would go with the smaller vanity and larger tub in your case. It sounds like tub size is important and the vanity difference won't be enough for you to be happy you sacrificed a larger tub for it.

The difference between a 36" and 32" vanity isn't enough that you will think, "Geez, if only we had 4" more storage under here."

Now, the sink size does not scale with the vanity in all cases, so you will sacrifice counter space. You often see the same size sink in a 32" and 36" vanity, it's just that one will have more space to put stuff down.

You can probably make up for the loss in vanity storage with a recessed medicine cabinet that is sized generously. There are even some cabinets that are like a full length mirror, but it fits between 2 wall studs and there is a lot of storage in there. I think Robern makes one (they aren't cheap).

For the record, we put in a 30" wide tub in our hall bath upstairs and with a curved shower rod it is plenty of space for showering (for me, at least). But I don't like baths, and it's probably not a good tub for that (it's the Kohler Villager in cast iron, too shallow to be a soaking tub).

I second E.

Since this is a new build, I wonder if you have considered a wall-mounted faucet to maximize available countertop area.

Some vanities are built for the convenience of the installer/lumber. That is, the under-sink area is bigger than it really has to be, and drawer storage is sacrificed. Try to get as much drawer space as you can. Usually a drawer box is only 16" deep, even when a cabinet is 21" deep. Custom drawers can be made deeper.

How is the room configured? Can you post a sketch?

EngineerChic,

There's a couple a reason so I don't want a 29" tub, the first being that it's just too small for looks, the second if I were to replace it for elderly or disabled the end that you want something in the 32 inch range. There really is nothing for this in anything under 32". Lastly for adults I think the 29 inch tub is just too small to maneuver. If you have children it makes perfect sense if you want something that when they grow up they don't need. If you get out of the townhouse of the time the children grow up you're fine.

I will have to ask and see what changes to the sink is going to happen when I change the vanity. I'll ask that now. As for the medicine cabinet I will have to ask that also.

HP

Jamies,

Be it over the counter faucet is a great idea, I don't think the builder will go for that without a lot of additional expense. I think also that the drawer is a great idea but I don't think the vanity is built for that. I will check on the latter but the first one probably just is not going to happen. I'm having problems getting ADA faucets for a reasonable price.

HP

williamsem,

How do you post a jpg on the site?

KevinMP,

The main tub in the master bathroom, so this is the hall bathroom. But it is still important because other important people will be living in the house.

However I am going with the kholer products that would be interested knowing how well this kholer 32 inch tubs are made and what the typical options are that the builder will put into the house? What models are there?

HP

>How do you post a jpg on the site?

Have the file on your desktop or someplace where you can easily find it, then click the Choose File button above the message composition area.

You can also link to files that online at sites like photobucket and so on. Usually they have the code posted on the page for you to copy and paste here.

If you're just doing a regular bath, I'd take a look at the Kohler Archer. It has the best lines and since you're not doing a whirlpool or air bath, you won't have the hideous removable skirt panel to deal with. You'll still have to deal with the textured bottom, however. If you can swing cast iron, the Memoirs cast iron 60"x32" tub is a great tub (but it does have, in my opinion, a hideous, flowery anti-slip applique on the floor).

What's your aversion to using non-Kohler for the tub? (You'll certainly save money over some of the higher end acrylic tubs, but there are other brands that are worth considering if you are just doing a basic soaking tub.)

I have to go through photo bucket on the iPad, just upload, click on the share icon, then copy the HTML link and paste in the body of your message. It should appear when you preview your post if done correctly.

We just put in a Stetling tub and surround, which is a Kholer line in their proprietary acrylic type material. Very pleased so far. I spend about 10minutes once a week keeping it and the textured floor inside clean. Just spray on the Comet bathroom stuff, let it sit while I brush my teeth, rinse tub, shower, then scrub with a magic eraser. Still like new 4 months out.

kevinmp

that I don't have an aversion, but this is only the hall bathroom and I have to go with what the builder deals with now to get the changes, otherwise it's 29".

36 vanity, 50 and 32 inch around Mirro for the bathroom what should be the right measurements