Need advice: How much space should I leave between wall and bath vanity?

patli

I currently have a bathroom vanity that is built in between two walls (picture attached). The wall to wall measurement is 83". We plan to get rid of that and buy a piece of those free standing furniture vanity that looks similar to this:
http://www.modernbathroom.com/bathro...00-78-esp.aspx

My question is - when selecting the width of a vanity like that, what is the ideal width that I should select? How much space should I leave between the left and right side of the vanity? Also, do you guys think it's weird to fit a piece of furniture vanity in between two walls like that?

Thanks.

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QUOTE: Also, do you guys think it's weird to fit a piece of furniture vanity in between two walls like that?

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Yes, but you said it and I just agree.

There are people that would die for that vanity you have and no way I would trade that for a purchased piece of - well - well - something that looks like curb side shopping results. My opinion again.

Now back to the question. 36" minimum clearance at each end. That will give you a 11" vanity if my math is correct.

patli

whaaat? 36" clearance? I was thinking maybe a couple inches on each side?

oh'mike

I've installed those in an alcove like that---typically there is 2 1/2" minimum on each side---Paint walls and base board before you install--

Check rear leg clearance to the base board----some units have two mounting holes for the rear legs---use the forward hole if you have baseboard clearance issues.

Trimming of the rear legs is a common thing----dummies that design those things never installed one in a modern house.

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