Double Vanity Moment

The trouble with most New York City bathrooms (besides their typically small size) is the single sink that all but forces those sharing the space to wrestle for a spot at which to wash, brush, primp and preen. To the rescue: the double vanity, a brilliant addition to any bathroom and one fixture that may just pave the way to a more peaceful start to the day. Here, five prime examples. 

The master bathroom of this three-bedroom penthouse at 87 Leonard Street (listed for $10.75 million) includes two custom vanities with nickel-plated hardware, plus a freestanding soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed toilet.