Today it is difficult to surprise someone with the technical equipment of the bathroom - the choice of expensive multifunctional equipment exceeds demand. Perhaps that is why more and more attention is being paid to the design of plumbing fixtures.
Perfectly matched sink in the bathroom should combine visual appeal with high performance. It is important that the washbasin is easy to use for all family members. How to choose plumbing that meets all of the above requirements?
We will help you in solving this issue. The article provides a detailed classification of sinks, describes the features of the use of different models, and also gives practical recommendations for choosing the shape, material of manufacture and style of execution of the washbasin.
Types of washbasins for the bathroom
Choosing the right plumbing fixture is really getting harder. Hundreds of magnificent models of famous brands are presented on the market, and the moderate cost of sinks is not an obstacle to purchase. Even in economy class you can find an original and comfortable model.
Consider the most common types in order to make a general idea of the huge assortment of household sinks, and in particular, the design features of these irreplaceable bathroom interior items.
Choosing a model by installation method
Usually they get new plumbing when they completely change the situation in the bathroom: they make major repairs or just refresh the wall and floor lining.
And although the interior of the bathrooms is more conservative and is less likely to change than the surroundings of a bedroom or living room, from time to time, property owners have a desire to update appliances, furnish, and technical support for the bathroom and toilet.
Furniture collections for bathrooms, which include plumbing, are becoming more and more popular. Items decorated in a single style form a harmonious and complete ensemble.
According to the method of installation, sink models for washing units are divided into wall and floor.
Types mounted on the wall can have various designs:
- mounted model or console;
- half tulip.
In fact, they differ only in the nuances of design. For example, a conventional hinged model does not have additional masking elements for pipes and a water seal, while the lower half of the half-tulip allows you to hide eyeliners behind the ceramic base.
It differs from a full-fledged tulip in that the “leg” is also attached only to the wall and ends before reaching the floor.
Hinged models are often used in small bathrooms, when a deficit of free space makes saving every centimeter of space. A washing machine is usually installed under them.
Floor modifications are only conditional. This is explained by the peculiarities of their installation: the sinks are still fixed on the wall, just some part - the “leg” of the tulip or the pedestal - is placed on the floor. Some manufacturers call floor-mounted sinks integrated into furniture (such as "Moidodyr").
Also, according to the installation method, two types of sanitary ware are distinguished:
- embedded - are part of the headset and are usually mounted on a bedside table or countertop;
- autonomous - fixed separately on special brackets or studs.
Each view has a set of pluses and some disadvantages that relate to the nuances of installation.
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Single hinged sinks occupy a minimum of space, therefore they are ideally suited for typical bathrooms of high-rise buildings of old buildings
The half-tulip looks compact, assembled, at the same time it allows you to hide the communications located below, which do not fit into the interior of the bathroom
The stand or pedestal has two important functions: it completely covers the siphon and pipes, and also additionally supports the washbasin
Beautiful and comfortable sinks built into the countertop can afford the owners of spacious bathrooms, not limited by installation conditions
The built-in models include the recently appeared, stylish and beautiful overhead sinks. The basis for their installation are usually countertops or cabinets with many shelves and drawers
Sinks mounted on the wall with two inconspicuous hairpins look more airy and easy. However, you can always take a place under them with a useful whatnot or bedside table
Modern collection models are most often part of an expensive kit, for the manufacture of which materials such as plastic, wood and even glass are used
“Sink + toilet” kits became frequent (sometimes a bidet is added to them), which are installed by attaching to a metal installation disguised in the wall
Convenient and comfortable consoles
Neat Ceramic Tulips
Durable tulips
Stylish washbasins
Standalone mounted sanitary ware
Washbasins in the headset
As you can see, the variety of the model range makes you think about the choice. However, in addition to appearance, you should definitely pay attention to the fasteners. This is especially true for wall mounted in a brick, concrete, aerated concrete or wooden wall.
Heavy sinks are not fixed to thin partitions, however, in exceptional cases, special mortgages for installation are hidden inside the false wall - a metal profile or factory installation.
On our website there is a series of articles describing the installation technologies of different models of washbasins, we recommend that you read:
- Bathroom sink with pedestal: installation and connection technology
- Hanging bathroom sink: step-by-step installation instructions
- Overhead sink on the countertop in the bathroom: how to choose + installation manual
Location classification
Most of the shells can be safely attributed to the frontal type. This means that they are attached to one wall. They are opposed by angular models, for the installation of which two walls are required, that is, an angle. Plumbing fixtures have a fundamental difference in installation, although they may look similar in appearance.
Compact corner models, which are often used for installation in a small toilet, can also be installed in the bathroom if frontal fixation is not possible
Previously, the entire range of corner washbasins was reduced to simple, standalone white sanitary fixtures that belong to the economy class.
Today it is diverse in shape, color and design of the sink, among which you can find integrated models. Corner solutions with a pedestal are more practical than single bowls suspended on brackets.
Sometimes a conventional front sink is set in a corner using diagonal mounting. For this, an installation fixed at an angle of 45 ° is used. But this solution is only possible for large bathrooms.
Models of washbasins according to the material of manufacture
The main segment of sanitary equipment is ceramic products. This is not surprising, since they have a whole range of suitable qualities.
Advantages of ceramic sinks:
- strength and resistance to mechanical damage;
- ecological cleanliness;
- resistance to chemical cleaners;
- nice appearance;
- model variety.
Faience and porcelain products perfectly tolerate temperature changes, are absolutely not hygroscopic, therefore they serve for decades and are ideal appliances for use in bathrooms.
The disadvantages of ceramics include a relatively heavy weight, inconvenient for installation, and the possibility of chips when struck by a heavy object
Among the assortment presented on the market of bathroom sinks, you can find both economical faience products and exquisite porcelain models.
In addition to ceramics, other materials are also involved in the production of wash basins: glass, artificial and natural stone, various polymers, metals, and even wood.
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Rugged Porcelain
Economical Earthenware Sinks
Noble natural stone
Practical artificial stone
Concrete Industrial Models
Stainless steel washbasins
Warm eco-friendly wood
Of course, wooden and stone designer sinks are not suitable for the usual urban interior. They are chosen by wealthy people who can afford a luxurious interior in an appropriate style.
Ceramic models remain the classic solution, which is why well-known manufacturers of sanitary ware are focused on their release. Glass sinks look original in the bathroom - they are appropriate both in a compact and in a spacious bathroom.
Design nuances: shape, color, size
If you plunge into the variety of models presented by foreign and domestic companies, you can find absolutely any wash basin. Along with standard classic models, they produce exclusive versions of the most unusual shapes and colors.
Designers have long moved away from traditional shapes - oval and rectangular - and deliver amazing models to the market with a truly fantastic configuration.
In addition to snow-white sinks, you can find products of all shades of the rainbow, while they can be matte and glossy, plain and with patterns, with brilliant splashes and even 3D images.
Variety extends to sizes. Along with compact models with a width of 30 cm, volumetric meter devices resembling mini-baths are also sold. Read more about choosing the right sink size in this article.
In contrast to single modifications, double washbasins began to be produced. Some of them are separately placed on the countertop, others are a single whole.
There are also paired models of various heights - for families with kids or people with disabilities.
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Round sinks are compact in shape and neat in design. They look great in pairs and individually
Smooth geometry successfully emphasizes the strict style of the room. Rectangular sinks combine with similar bathtubs
Designer fantasies know no boundaries, so among the classic products of the same type you can always find an interesting exclusive model
A classic of the genre is a white porcelain sink. It is a universal washbasin, designed to fit almost any interior.
If you want to focus on the sink, the easiest way is to choose a product of bright color - red, purple, ultramarine
Washbasins with a relief or a barely perceptible ornament around the perimeter look exquisitely and noble
The sink, designed for simultaneous use by two family members, is very convenient during peak hours, when everyone needs to get ready for work / study or get ready for bed
Paired washbasins look more elegant than a conventional double washbasin. They can be used one at a time, but together they look more original.
Strict rectangular sink
Unusual washbasin
Traditional snow-white model
Using additional decor
Paired products on the countertop
Of course, the design of the interior as a whole influences the choice of a particular model. It is impossible to install a stainless steel sink in the classic “royal” bathroom or place a painted tulip washbasin in the “space” surroundings. Everything should be chosen according to the chosen style or general direction.
Style Guidelines
In addition to neutral models that occupy the main sales segment, the plumbing market has original stylized options. Most often, they are part of a bathroom kit, which usually includes a bathtub and some pieces of furniture.
There are shells, which themselves are a work of art. These are piece masterpieces that are often custom-made, and not for large-scale production.
Collection stylized bathroom fixtures are the best that the modern market can offer. However, the products of the original design are not only distinguished by their appearance and high quality, but also by an unbearable value for many.
Products from the middle price segment are also on top, so if you wish, a retro-style washbasin can also be found at a reasonable price.
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Strict lines with a minimum of decor, grace and ease of execution are the features of a classic washbasin. It is comfortable, nice looking, easy to care for.
The royal atmosphere is chosen by people accustomed to luxury and wealth. The sink, like the entire interior, is characterized by gold-plated details, openwork and carved elements
Sometimes the “simplicity” of plumbing fixtures is achieved by using the latest technology, so a rustic interior is very expensive
The use of natural materials for the manufacture of plumbing is the main direction of eco-style. Wood, stone, concrete, glass, ceramics - the choice of raw materials is huge
The French provincial interior is especially nice and beautiful, so it is with pleasure that they take it as the basis for the design of country houses
Once upon a time, retro plumbing turned from old and forgotten into fashionable and in demand, and since then has not lost its position and costs a lot of money
A lot of light and a minimum of dark objects is the main principle of creating a Scandinavian interior, therefore, whiteness often reigns in the bathroom
This is where informal designers can frolic: concrete, metal, wood - any material will go into creating an “attic” interior
Elegant classic model
Magnificent royal luxury
Direct village simplicity
Easy and concise provence
Ageless Plumbing Retro
Bright Scandinavian minimalism
Rough and unflappable loft
Modern interiors gravitate towards simpler, more straightforward content. However, if you wish, you can find models in the style of Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau, Art Deco - each of them is good and interesting in its own way.
For lovers of industrial and technical interiors there are also a lot of interesting proposals from different materials, so everyone who is interested in creating an extraordinary atmosphere in the house can find their sink in the bathroom.
What factors influence the choice of shell
Before stopping on the model you like, you need to find out whether it is suitable in all respects for a specific interior.
The main points that must be taken into account are the following:
- area of the bathroom;
- wall strength;
- features of interior design;
- family affluence.
If at least one of the parameters does not match, you will have to find a more suitable replacement.
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The owners of a small bathroom should not dream of a large sink as a headset for a bathroom of several objects. The best option is a standard classic model that is universal in every sense
In a large room for the adoption of water procedures, it is possible to install any headset: with a bath and a booth, a double sink and cabinets, a daybed and a coffee table
If the installation conditions allow, or rather, the strength of the wall, you can install the most difficult or fragile models of ceramic, natural stone or glass
Thin partitions and false walls require the use of installations or mortise models built into the countertop (legs) or a reliable cabinet
If the installation conditions do not allow you to turn around and create an interior in the desired style, it is better to turn to the classics - restrained, concise, stylish
For the device of an unusual interior, it is not necessary to buy exquisite collection plumbing. You can get along with inexpensive, but interesting equipment
A quality sink can be picked up for little money. To do this, you need to carefully consider the interior and focus on, say, the cladding
Premium plumbing includes sinks made of natural marble and granite, exclusive author's models, and ceramics of famous brands. Creating a unique interior is easy
Small washbasin
When there is no shortage of free space
Wall-mounted sink
If the hanging method is not suitable
Classic - the main segment of plumbing
Exclusive as the main idea
Budget models for young families
As you can see, the range of sinks for equipping washbasins has no boundaries. Every year, popular manufacturers release new collections that are more convenient, beautiful and impeccable in all respects.
They focus on all walks of life, so among the many offers you can always find a unique model of crystal and an economical faience sink.
Interesting models, useful recommendations, interesting ideas for bathroom design are presented in the next video.
Journey to the world of ceramic sinks:
About popular models among users:
Pros and cons of glass models:
Collectible wooden sinks:
Footage of the original models:
When choosing your favorite sink, try to unbiasedly evaluate both the visual appeal and the technical side. The design should be combined with the impeccable functionality of the washbasin, otherwise the purchase will be beautiful, but inconvenient equipment.
Also, when choosing, do not forget that the faucet should be combined with the sink according to the installation method, size and style.
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