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Tall vanity? Is it worth it?

User
10 years ago
Does anyone have a taller than normal vanity in their bathroom? Are you glad you did it? Good for resale? My condo bathroom is very tiny and I think it will give extra storage and just be more comfortable.
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    Custom Dwellings
    10 years ago
    Definitely more comfortable for most adults, not so accessible for children. Most new homes are built today with the master vanity at 36" but secondary (kid) baths remain at the 32" height unless the children are older.

    Comments (7)

    • bumblebee728
      10 years ago
      I'm not very tall, 5'4", but still feel more comfortable with a 36" vanity.
    • User
      10 years ago
      It will probably be more comfortable, but does not give much extra storage. Some companies make an in between height of 34".
    • Phoebe
      10 years ago
      I just stayed at a hotel with a tall vanity, and I loved it. It was unusable for my preschooler, though…which turned out to be a plus. :)

      Storage space is what you make of it. For low cabinets, especially deep ones, pull out drawers/ shelves make a huge difference. One big open cavity will be incredibly inefficient. One of my favorite stores is the Container Store… They have lots of different solutions which I would consider if storage is an issue.
    • bumblebee728
      10 years ago
      Oops! Just measured mine, it is 34"! I knew it was higher than the one I replaced. :) But, like I said, I'm only 5'4", and it would still be good for me if it were a little higher, so for taller people it would probably be better too. Same thing for kitchen countertops, higher = less back strain.
    • cyclingthroughlife
      10 years ago
      We just built our house, and we put in 36 inch vanities in all the bathrooms. Our kids are teens now, so the height wasn't a problem. If we had younger kids, I still would have done it, although we would incorporate some kind of pull out step stools (which I have seen incorporated in some kitchens).
    • Laura Ricci
      10 years ago
      definitely worth it. Nicer to use and a bit more storage.
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