Your bathroom sink has countless uses – washing hands, washing hair and storing cosmetics are a few – and therefore it is a necessity. Whether it’s a good one for your home is dependent on many factors.
For instance, decide the right size and type of tap holes, before you select modern or traditional designs. Remember the drainage as well as the installation.
Aesthetics
Bathrooms are more than just cleaning area; they are an area for treating yourself and getting yourself treated, so why not put stylish accessories in it? It’s not hard to style and flair a bath tray in any bathroom, be it the floral print or metallic effect you’re looking for.
Gloss or gloss finish is very trendy, and matt finish is the quieter style with reflective finish. Other bathroom finishes that are hot right now are concrete finishes for industrial-inspired look or woodgrain patterns for rustic appeal.
Wall hung basins can be great for smaller bathrooms and cloakrooms as they hang flush to the wall and open up by keeping things clear. Providing many varieties of designs, such as the bowl basins and with tall taps for an elegant look.
Functionality
Basins can be any style you like for any bathroom but you don’t just pick out a style that suits your home; you need to consider what it will be used for and where you can install it.
Cloakroom basins should be shallower than freestanding basins as they are typically built into walls and are kept minimalistic.
Bathroom sinks can be wall mounted with a chrome bottle trap underneath, or half pedestal (or semi-pedestal). This second option usually goes with the look and color of the basin for a coordinated look, saving room and creating a contemporary seamless effect in small bathrooms. Semi-pedestals are also more portable – you can set them to a height that’s suitable for you, and they are ideal for those with disabilities or older adults who might not find the full pedestals as comfortable.
Drainage
Basin drains are functional as well as beautiful for your bathroom. There are many basin drains on the market with different styles and features that match or contrast with taps and sinks in any bathroom.
An old-school plug and chain drain is a beautiful, older model that lifts or lowers its stopper by hand, and is a nice option for people who appreciate antique looks.
Your basin will not drain properly if your hair or soap scum gets in the pipes of your basin. Dispose of your U-bend or P-trap, unscrewing the two pieces that are connected between your bathroom sink and its connection to a stub pipe in the wall; add 1/2 cup each baking soda and vinegar to your drain until chemical action dissolves debris and kills smells; wash off afterward with hot water.
Installation
There is no universal bathroom sink, so you will want to pick one that works both for your household and your style. The right sink can make any design you want from updating a modest guest bathroom to designing a luxurious master suite.
You will get a great impact from the basin mount you decide to choose on the look of your bathroom. Wall-hung sinks save room when compared to pedestal or vanity sinks; while pedestal basins feature classic shapes and coordinate well with modern and classic faucet styles.
This factor needs to be considered when choosing the material of bathroom basin. Acrylic basins, for example, are hardwearing and easy to maintain and come in many different faucet handles to match any décor in the room. There’s something a bit industrial about concrete basins, which will go well with wooden accents. When you are putting in new bathroom basins, remember to shut off the water supply valves before doing so to prevent leakage during the installation.
