How to choose a sink for a bathroom?

Among the huge number of washbasins, it is not easy to choose one that is suitable for each specific bathroom. It is necessary to take into account many factors related to the dimensions and style of the room, as well as the personal preferences of the apartment owners. So, which one should you choose?

Criteria for choosing a bathroom sink

First of all, she should fit organically into the overall design. Depending on the style of the bathroom, its configuration, material and other characteristics are selected.

The most popular and affordable raw material for making washbasins is ceramics: sanitaryware and porcelain. Both are time-tested, designed for a long service life, resistant to scratches and temperature fluctuations, and easy to maintain. The first is cheaper, but has a more porous structure that absorbs dirt and odors. However, manufacturers successfully correct this drawback by applying a durable and smooth enamel coating to the surface.

There are sinks made from other materials:

1. Natural and artificial stone. Stone sinks look organically in eco-design.
2. Tree. Products made from it fit well into the rustic style.
3. Glass. The optimal choice for high-tech and avant-garde designs.

The main disadvantage of these materials is the high cost of the finished product..

Sinks come in different shapes and depths. These characteristics depend on both the design solution and functionality. Classic, “calm” styles are more suitable for smooth outlines, modern ones – rectangular, curly and asymmetrical. If your sink is intended for washing your face, brushing your teeth and washing your hands, you can choose a miniature, shallow option. If you are going to wash your beloved dog’s hair or paws in it after a walk, it is better to opt for a more capacious model.

By the way! The choice of faucet also depends on the appearance of the sink: taps with a low spout are suitable for small ones, taps with a high spout are suitable for deep ones. Also pay attention to the presence of holes in the bowl for attaching it.

By installation method washbasins are:

1. Floor-standing (on a pedestal, solid). If you need to hide all external inlet and outlet communications, this is your option.
2. Hanging ones save space. They can even be installed above a side-loading washing machine, but the hot and cold water supply pipes will have to be walled up in the wall.
3. Built-in and overhead. When combined with furniture, for example, a cabinet or table, they take up a lot of space, but are more functional: inside, in addition to communications, there can be drawers and cabinets for necessary accessories. Models on a console (a table with two legs, adjacent and attached to the wall), which serves a rather decorative function, look more elegant and are appropriate within the framework of classic and retro styles.

And finally, The larger the bathroom, the “larger” you can choose a washbasin.

Recommendations from experts

You need to think about the sink even at the renovation stage.. If you do not use the services of a designer, design yourself:

1. Where and what equipment will be placed in the bathroom. The future location of the sink (and not only it) will determine where the pipes with hot and cold water will go, as well as the sewer drain.
2. In what style the bathroom will be decorated. The choice of shape and material of the washbasin depends on this. If you have problems with the design, at least keep in mind that everything that will be located inside - from decoration to plumbing and accessories - should be in harmony with each other.
3. Decide on functionality – what you will use the sink for, as well as the type of fastening, so that, if necessary, you can hide communications in the wall before the cladding begins.
4. Try not to make a mistake with the size of the sink. If there is little space, choose a model with more modest dimensions. The free space in front of the washbasin for comfortable use should be at least 70 cm, and the distance from the central axis of the sink to the nearby wall should be at least 55 cm.

The best manufacturers

1. Roca is a Spanish brand that has “entangled” the whole world with its network of representative offices. Products made from high-quality ceramics are distinguished by their presentability, a variety of models in style and shape, durability and resistance to damage.
2. Jakob Delafon is a French company with a long history that has proven itself well in its trading segment. Its products are sophisticated and refined, with a well-thought-out design, a high degree of comfort for users and a 25-year service life, thanks to a super-resistant coating that is chip and scratch resistant, and is always in demand.
3. Cersanit is a Polish brand that has won the trust and interest of customers. Its perfectly smooth and durable sinks with dirt-repellent coating in various shades do not require special attention during operation.
4. Ravak is a Czech company that produces nice and practical plumbing fixtures with a decent warranty period. A variety of sizes and designs allows you to choose a model that suits the dimensions and interior of any room. Together with the sink, faucets and other accessories are produced in the same line, which are in perfect harmony with each other and significantly simplify the procedure for completing a bathroom.
5. Aquaton is one of the best domestic manufacturers producing collections of washbasins of classic and avant-garde shapes made of ceramics, glass and stone, for every taste, color and financial capabilities of the consumer. Stylish and comfortable, adapted to Russian apartment conditions, they have found their niche in the plumbing market.

To make using the sink comfortable, and to make you happy with its appearance and functionality for many years, take its purchase seriously, thinking through everything to the smallest detail in advance. In this case, when you come to a plumbing store, you will spend a minimum of time and make the right choice.