Fixer To Fabulous' Jenny Marrs Ditches A Traditional Bathroom Design For More Storage

There are always ways to adjust your bathroom to create more storage space, and no one knows how to do that better than your favorite HGTV stars. "Fixer to Fabulous'" Jenny Marrs knows how to whip up storage solutions for smaller spaces, and she is great at helping people find new and inventive ways to utilize their rooms. For instance, during Season 5, Episode 12 of "Fixer to Fabulous," Marrs threw viewers a curve ball by abandoning the double vanity in the bathroom and instead designing the piece to have one sink. This opened up more cabinet space for organization, which was important to the homeowners. It also expanded the usable countertop space where they could place items such as skincare or other necessities without feeling cramped or restricted.

If you've been looking for a way to add more storage to your bathroom, this swap might be exactly what you need. You might not be able to make your bathroom bigger, but you can easily create more countertop space. This will keep your bottles and tubes from falling into the sink because they are clustered so closely to the edge, and it will help you carve out more room for organizational tools such as standing shelves or trays. Here is a closer look at how to do it.

While many people prefer having two sinks — especially when there are two people using the vanity — a one-sink setup could provide a more organized solution. Due to the extra countertop and drawer space, it allows each person to keep their personal items and toiletries within easier reach. During Episode 12's reveal, Marrs pointed out the long vanity, noting that the couple requested one sink so they could have "so much more counter space." 

If you decide to utilize Marrs' design in your own home, you will need to source a longer vanity with just one basin cutout, such as the Miseno vanity from Build with Ferguson. Then, you will need to change the plumbing so it goes from two sink pipes to one. However, this shouldn't be too big of a hassle, since the two conjoin into one drainage pipe. That means if you have intermediate plumbing experience, you can likely handle this swap on your own. If not, hire a trusted plumber to do it for you. Another perk is you will only have one faucet and basin to clean, relieving you of extra scrubbing come cleaning day.

When shopping for a vanity like the one in this episode, utilize Marrs' penchant for wood and marble to lighten the bathroom with its natural elements. For instance, this Pottery Barn Wide Sink Vanity keeps with Marrs' style on the show. It's always wise to keep size in mind when buying a vanity from a big box store. You ideally want 30 inches between your vanity and other elements within your bathroom, so that the layout doesn't feel cramped. If you want to capture Marrs' aesthetic even more, you can add a rustic gold faucet like this Gooseneck Faucet from Atmosphyre. To help highlight the chic finish, try adding other gold accents in the room, like a gold rimmed mirror or gold sconces.

While more counter space is a great addition, too many toiletries and tools on top can make your bathroom look cluttered. Move as much as you can inside the drawers and cabinets and only leave out your most used items, such as soap or cotton balls. As for how to store the items inside the vanity, you can add storage baskets to compartmentalize the different items, or even upcycle leftover jars to corral smaller items like cotton balls or Q-tips.