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While this looks nice in the photos, living with a 1960s vanity is a different story. Just from looking at your photo, I would guess that vanity is about 50 plus inches long, 21 inches deep and short. Vanities from the 60s are only about 28" tall which makes for an uncomfortable experience either washing your face or brushing your teeth. That sink is probably cast iron and that metal rim on the counter never gets totally clean. Plus depending on the condition it may be starting to rust through.

Having faced almost the same issue during my recent 1960s bath remodel, I can tell you this, standard cabinetry may fit, depends on how much space you have to work with between the vanity and the toilet. Decent quality cabinetry for that size will run between 800 to 1000, for stock. Custom build more than that. If you plan to stay in the house for a few years, don't buy cheap cabinetry. The cheapest solid surface remnant that I found was $40 per sq foot installed with an extra $80 for the polish and undermount sink. So that alone would run you about $500 for the countertop. Skip the double sink. With the larger sized sinks today, there won't be enough counter space left. If you keep your sink in the current position you would end up with a drawer stack on the left and doored cabinet under the sink. Not the best configuration, you might consider moving the sink to the center if your budget permits.

You don't show it in the photo, but I am guessing that you have a custom sized linen closet behind your shower, it is hidden by the bathroom door in your photo. I would guess 25" inches wide. If you also have cabinetry in that are, the sizing for that is most likely custom.

As for all the posters that say keep it as is, most likely you are doing the remodel not only for cosmetic but plumbing reasons. Go ahead and replace, you have to live with it. Enjoy your new bathroom.