Bathroom Remodelling: How to Choose a Perfect Sink

Sophie Andersen
by Sophie Andersen

A well fitted bathroom is everyone’s dream but it’s not always easy to find one or even build one. We could easily call your bathroom sink “heart of your bathroom“, so widely it is used. In order to really make it so, there are many innovative ideas, unusual and unique sink designs out there on the market. Before you start, think of the following: your faucet must be compatible with your new sink, no matter if it’s the old one or you’re planning to purchase both. Then, you have to measure your space in order to check if it will fit in, and also to verify your installation type and how its configuration.

Apartmenttherapy.com & Housebeautiful.com

Pedestal Sink A pedestal sink is also known as a free standing sink. It takes very little space and looks neat, elegant and cool at the same time. The sink base is attached to the wall but rests on a pedestal that supports it from underneath. The greatest virtue is its ergonomics, but you want have storage space.

Found on Rebecca Wieging & Danielle de Lange

Vanity Cabinets Vanity cabinets are the second most popular choice in bathroom vanity after free standing vanities. You get all the utilities while saving space and vanity cabinets can look great if you choose interesting designs. Free Standing Vanities These are a combination of vanities and pedestal sinks. While a traditional pedestal sink wouldn't have any space for your essential items, a free standing bathroom vanity would have generous space to store all items that you need. Besides, free standing vanities are just as good looking and efficient as pedestal sinks, they just have more advantages. Free standing vanities are very popular today and it is easily understandable.

Found on bhg.com & remodelista.com

Wall Mounted Sink A wall mounted sink looks great, works extremely well in small bathrooms since it not massive. However, it might be vulnerable to mild impacts. Some wall mounted bath sinks feature a decorative cover that's installed over the plumbing and drain pipe. Vessel Sink Vessel sink and vanity are very stylish alternatives to traditional vanity and sink. They are fashionable bowls installed on top of a vanity. However, they are rather expensive and take up quite a bit of space. Also, this type of bathroom vanity does not go with bathrooms of all shapes and sizes, and you should really take into account all of the factors before you decide to install one.

Found on decozilla.com & v-olupt.tumblr.com

In the end, be patient and cautious about making decisions related with remodelling your old sink because it’s not everything about the look. There are a few things you should consider before you decide to replace it with something different. When selecting a sink, you'll face an almost endless supply of styles, features and accessories, and depending on what you desire you’ll have several options available. Our advice is, find a really good plumber who can take all the measurements and tell you straightforwardly just how much time, effort and money you could and should invest in your bathroom.

Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Comments
Join the conversation
 2 comments
Next