Expert Tip

Mount

The most important thing on your list is to first determine the mount of your bathroom basin. An integrated, solid surface insert bathroom sink will yield a sleek and clean look. A semi recessed sink or an undermount bathroom sink will give you an easy to clean and smooth countertop. A flush-mount bathroom basin can also look chic and flawless. If you’re looking at a DIY installation process, then go for the top-mount bathroom sink because it’s the easiest to install.

Material

A worldwide favourite is white porcelain when it comes to bathroom sinks although you’ll find it in several colours. Enamelled cast iron sinks are stain and scratch resistant and supremely durable. You will also find bathroom sinks in stone, glass and metals which offer great flexibility especially when it comes to design options. They can be molded to a number of shapes thus giving you your desired bathroom look and a touch of subtle drama.

Style

Your bathroom needs to sing with the rest of your décor scheme be it boho, contemporary, rustic, country, coastal or anything in between. Let your bathroom be that slightly eccentric, unhinged and eclectic space that’s unlike any other in your humble abode. Are you going to opt for a conventional bowl for your bathroom sink or will it be a sleek glass bowl, a period pedestal or warm wood? Ensure your bathroom tapware is accordingly in place. Your preferred style should be so much more than an afterthought, reflect on it keeping in mind budget constraints.

Storage

Your bathroom basin is set. The size of your sink is apt. The bathroom tapware couldn’t be perfect. But somehow your bathroom looks smaller and cluttered than before. Did something go wrong? Well, you’ll surely need a place to put away your shampoos, gels and towels. Nothing messes up a bathroom more than strewn about toiletries. How about a bathroom vanity with basin mounted on top? Better yet go for a shaving cabinet with a mirror that pairs marvellously well with a matching vanity. A bathroom sink cabinet can be handy in more ways than one. More storage space always translates to less clutter in the bathroom. And a clutter-free bathroom = a clutter free mind in the morning

Usage

Is your bathroom sink bowl for a powder room where you’ll be manly using it to hand wash? Then perhaps you can afford to go easy on the depth of your sink and increase the design quotient. You can choose something that’s more expressive and let it be the focal point. If you have a big family all of whom use the bathroom in the morning (which is a given), then the sink will undoubtedly see a lot of activity. Here, functionality should be preferred over aesthetics (with Zure you get the best of both worlds).

Lastly, ensure your bathroom mixer tap works well with the size and shape of your bathroom sink basin. It’s often overlooked but you must keep in mind that some sinks like vessel sinks don’t come with faucet holes given that the bathroom mixer tap is meant to mount above the bathroom sink. Never however undermine the transformative power of unique bathroom sinks. While rustic bathroom vanity tops, interesting tiles and chic shower stalls will also elevate any bathroom there’s nothing like the wow factor a trendy bathroom vanity with washbasin brings. All you need to do is find a bathroom sink basin design that adequately speaks to you. So if you’re looking to give your bathroom a contemporary and trendy overhaul, check out our collection of statement bathroom sinks that will give your bathroom the much-deserved royal flush.

Measure your space

Bathroom sink bowls are made in standard sizes that coordinate well with standard countertop cut outs. However, there are additional things you may have to take into account. For instance, if you go for a vessel bathroom sink resting on a gorgeous countertop you will perhaps need to consider the reach and height of your faucet/bathroom tapware as well. In case you decide to ditch your bathroom vanity with basin altogether and go for a pedestal bathroom basin, you will need to ensure your bathroom can accommodate it well.