Refresh your bathroom basin with these stylish strategies

Your bathroom basin is something you use many times a day — but it can also be a stylish talking point within your home. From stone or marble basins that create a unique edge to countertop basins, fully recessed basins and wall-hung basins, there’s a basin to suit every bathroom.

The colour, style and form of your bathroom basin play a significant role in creating the mood and ambience of your bathroom. Choosing it wisely will help you create a space that’s practical, restful and sophisticated.

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The bathrooms in this sophisticated East London home are equipped with countertop basins, which are hallmarks of modern bathroom design. Over and above their practical purpose, countertop basins provide a spectacular focal point in any bathroom. With a countertop basin, you can enjoy generous storage space with shelves or drawers under the sink. They are also available in an array of shapes and sizes, enabling your basin to blend into your bathroom décor perfectly.

Make the basin a feature in your bathroom

Whether or not countertop basins suit your tastes, there is a wide range of ways to ensure that your bathroom basin is both practical and attractive. Here is some information that will help you transform your basin from basic to brilliant.

Choosing the best types of wash basins for bathrooms

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” answer to the question “what are the best sinks for the bathroom?”. It will depend on the space you have available and who the primary users of the bathroom are. For example, if you’re remodelling a bathroom that lies between two children’s bedrooms, then countertop basins atop a glass counter will not be advisable. A full pedestal basin – which is a common choice with many different design options – may be a better fit for this scenario.

How do you choose a bathroom basin?

The first step to choosing your bathroom basin is measuring up so that you know exactly how much space you’ve got. Depending on what kind of sink you’re interested in, you may need to measure the floor space that will be required as well as the space that the sink will take up horizontally. The best advice when making this choice is to play to your bathroom’s strengths. If you have lots of free counter space, a drop-in sink, which rests on the edge of a pre-cut space in an existing cabinet, can be a great choice. On the other hand, if you’re short on counter space but have an abundance of free wall space, a fully or semi-recessed basin may be the best option.

What is popular in bathroom sinks?

While trends may come and go, there are certain bathroom sink styles that are always popular. Pedestal sinks are well-loved for their timeless style and ability to fit into small spaces. In small bathrooms where floor space is at a premium, wall-mounted sinks create opportunities for storage. Undermount sinks, which form a seamless part of a granite or marble countertop, are well loved for their sleek lines and sophistication. Drop-in sinks are eternal favourites because of their versatility — you can find them in the widest imaginable array of finishes. Wall-mounted sinks are popular because of their easy-to-clean surfaces and space-saving nature.

Your home should inspire you

Like every other part of your home, your bathroom should be an inspiration. Whether your bathroom is a large luxuriant space or a small functional one, the choice of the right basin will help to transform it into a cherished part of your home. When it’s time to find new inspiration or to allow your home to inspire a new generation of residents, contact the team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty.