Selecting a bathroom sink and countertop can range from being very easy to a real pain in the neck. That's because you have to consider the vanity cabinet, countertop, sink, and faucet all together. We lay out an approach to simplify the process and tell you the pros and cons of your options.

Develop a plan first
You'll be tempted to just go to a bathroom show room and start ordering. You will find that there are lots of choices and all are tied to how much you want to spend in terms of time and money. Get organized first. We suggest you organize your bathrooms into four categories according to the money you will spend: master bathroom, powder room, every day bathrooms, guest bathroom and utility basement bathroom. Spend the most money in the master bathroom and powder room and the least on that basement or utility room bathroom.

Even more important, decide on a common color theme for the vanity cabinet. If you don't do this you will go crazy trying to mix, match or coordinate the colors of the countertop, and sinks with the vanity cabinet.  If you have a cabinet color in mind and can get a sample take it or a door sample when you shop.