What’s the best wash-hand basin for a small bathroom?

The functionality of a bathroom largely depends on a well‑thought‑out design. If it’s properly designed at this stage, you can be sure that using it will be a real pleasure. Today we’ll look at the challenge of choosing a basin for a small bathroom. Which option is best? What should you focus on to make a basin in a small bathroom practical? More on that below — read on!

Small bathroom — big challenge!

Do you have a compact bathroom in an apartment block? 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 have one thing in common: limited floor space. How do you fit the essentials into just 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 broad enough to let you create the perfect layout at any size. This means that even a small bathroom is no longer a daunting 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 start weighing up the specific aspects 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 allow you to estimate the area you’ll have left for the basin. And once you’ve done that, it’s time to look through the range of basin models.

Small bathroom basins: what types are there?

Depending on the floor‑area available in the bathroom, and your aesthetic preferences, you can choose a basin by type. Today’s market is extensive enough to allow interesting and comfortable layouts even in small rooms. Among bathroom ceramics in the form of basins, you’ll find:

• inset (drop‑in), i.e. set into the worktop. This option is convenient if you want to save worktop space for, for example, keeping toiletries.
• countertop (vessel), i.e. placed on the worktop. This option is very striking, but it limits the usable worktop space, so choose it if that isn’t a requirement for you.
• undermount, i.e. mounted beneath the worktop. It’s the easiest to keep clean, and all mounting elements are hidden, which ensures a seamless look overall.
• freestanding, i.e. with their own ‘leg’ (pedestal) to stand on. However, this isn’t the best choice for a small bathroom, as it takes up quite a bit of space.
• wall‑mounted, i.e. fixed to the wall, also called wall‑hung. They usually have compact dimensions, so they’ll work well in many small bathrooms.
• vanity‑unit basins, i.e. matched to a cabinet on which they’re mounted. They can be a good choice for a small footprint, as they also provide extra storage for various bathroom accessories.

It’s worth basing your choice between types on the possibilities that the given bathroom basins offer you. Above all, remember ease of use and the practicality of the option you choose. Looks are important too, but they shouldn’t be the main factor — keep that in mind so you don’t regret your decision.

Choosing the right size basin for a small bathroom

The type of basin you choose will largely dictate its dimensions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have flexibility. Quite the opposite — just make sure you pick a model with a width and depth that suit your bathroom. What sizes work best? A 30 cm countertop (vessel) basin is an interesting option that will save you plenty of space while still being practical. You’ll, of course, find smaller ones on the market, but they’re not always worth going for. For example, a 15 cm WC basin will work in a small toilet, but it won’t necessarily look right in a small bathroom, where it may be overwhelmed by other elements. The smallest WC basin will ensure freedom of movement in a toilet, but for bathrooms choose options around 35×35 cm, 45×25 cm or 45×35 cm.

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