Basin sinks are the type of sink that is most commonly found in a modern household bathroom. They are typically made of a ceramic material with highly polished finish making them durable and easy to clean, however glass basins are becoming increasingly popular. Other types of sink will be typically found in the traditional household kitchen, these are unlikely to be basin sinks as they are used for washing kitchenware, such as pots, pans and dishes which need more space. As the name implies a basin sink is shaped like a large bowl.
Even though most bathroom sink basins share common features in their shape, there is still great variety in the designs and the sizes. In larger bathrooms in larger houses, it is increasingly common to find the double basin bathroom sink, which as the name implies is simply two basins built into the same unit. These twin basin sinks may share a faucet which rotates between basins, or in some instances be more or less a separate sink with its own faucets.
Choosing your bathroom sinks and basins is of course largely dependent on the space you have available. Other factors will also include cost and prices do vary widely depending on what make and model you decide on. There are too many designs to mention them all, but there probably three main variations that could be considered your main options.
Firstly you have the basin with pedestal mount. This type of design has a tall narrow stand supporting the basin and at the same time hiding the drainage pipes neatly. It is a very popular and common choice. Secondly you have the wall hung sinks and a basin which as the name implies means they are attached only to the wall and the drainage pipes are not hidden, this saves on floor space and makes them especially popular in smaller bathrooms. Lastly there is the cabinet mounted sink basin, which is built to a larger unit with cupboard doors providing handy storage space beneath, these take up more space and are found in larger bathrooms normally. Double sink basins normally come in this design.
