Which washbasin will be best for a small bathroom?

The functionality of a bathroom largely depends on a well-prepared design. If it is properly designed at this stage, you can be sure that using it will be a real pleasure. Today we will look at the challenge of choosing a basin for a small bathroom. Which option should you choose to be the best? What should guide you so that the basin in a small bathroom is practical? More on that below — enjoy the read!

A small bathroom — a big challenge!

Do you have a small bathroom in a block of flats? Or are you planning a smaller one on one of the floors in your house? It doesn’t matter where the bathroom is — they certainly share one thing: a small floor area. How do you fit the essentials into a few square metres? It’s worth looking for savings in the dimensions of individual elements, including basins. The variety offered today by bathroom-ceramics manufacturers is so great that it allows you to create the perfect arrangement for any footprint. As a result, even a small bathroom is no longer an intimidating challenge. You just need to remember a few aspects that will make the task easier.

How to choose the right basins for small bathrooms?

Wondering which basin will be best for a small bathroom? Before you consider the specifics of the choice, check how much space in the room you can allocate to it. Plan the layout of the other elements, such as the shower or bath, toilet, cabinets or washing machine. This will let you estimate the footprint left for the basin. And once you’ve done that, it’s time to look through the range of basin models available.

Small bathroom basins: what types are there?

Depending on the available floor area in the bathroom, as well as your visual preferences, you can choose a basin by its type. Today’s market is broad enough to create interesting and comfortable arrangements even in small rooms. Among bathroom ceramics in the form of basins, you’ll find models:

• inset, i.e. set into the worktop. This version is convenient if you want to save worktop space for, e.g., placing cosmetics.
• sit-on, i.e. placed on the worktop. This option is extremely striking, but it reduces the usable worktop space, so choose it if that isn’t a priority for you.
• undermount, i.e. fitted beneath the worktop. It is the easiest to keep clean, and all the fixing components are hidden, which ensures a cohesive overall look.
• freestanding, i.e. with their own “pedestal” to stand on. However, this isn’t the best choice for a small bathroom, as it takes up quite a lot of space.
• wall-mounted, i.e. fixed to the wall, also called hanging. They are usually compact in size, so they will work in many small bathrooms.
• furniture, i.e. matched to a cabinet on which they are mounted. They can be a good choice for a small footprint, as they will also provide additional storage for various bathroom accessories.

It’s worth basing your choice between the types on the possibilities that the given bathroom basins will offer you. Remember, above all, ease of use and the practicality of the variant you choose. Appearance is important too, but it shouldn’t be the main factor — keep that in mind so you don’t regret your decision.

A basin for a small bathroom in the right size

The type of basin you choose will largely determine its dimensions, but that doesn’t mean you have no freedom. Quite the opposite — you just need to choose a model with a width and depth that suit your bathroom. What dimensions work best? An interesting option is, for example, a small 30 cm sit-on basin, which will save you a lot of space while still being practical. You’ll also find smaller ones on the market, of course, but they’re not always worth choosing. For instance, a small 15 cm basin for a WC will work as a basin for a compact toilet, but it won’t necessarily look good in a small bathroom, where it will be overwhelmed by other elements. The smallest basin for a WC will ensure freedom of movement in the toilet; for bathrooms, however, choose variants around 35×35 cm, 45×25 cm or 45×35 cm.

Got all the above tips covered? Then it’s time to shop! Remember the visual aspect of the basin and match it to the elements already in your bathroom. Good luck!