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When choosing a new bathroom basin, The Bathroom Showroom offers several amazing options for you to choose from. From the size and style to the material and functionality, there are various factors to consider before purchasing this bathroom fixture.
Here we offer a quick and handy buying guide that will help you choose the best bathroom basin to suit your needs and preferences perfectly.

What Types of Basins Are Available?

Standard Basins: The most common type, standard bathroom basins are available in a range of shapes and sizes including full pedestal, semi-pedestal and bottle trap.
Countertop Basins: These versatile bathroom basins sit neatly on top of the vanity unit furniture unit, making it easy to install.
Wall-Hung Basins: These are thoroughly modern basin choices that help save floor space. 
Semi-Recessed Basins: Semi-recessed basins generally offer a deeper bowl and a stylish contrast between basin and worktop. Installation requires a furniture unit and worktop.
Vessel Basins: Vessel basins sit on top of the worktop and promote an exceptionally modern look. Complete the look with a tall basin mixer tap or a wall-mounted tap.

Which Bathroom Basin Is Best for Your Space?

Choosing the best bathroom basin involves considering several factors to ensure it meets your needs and complements your bathroom's style. Here's a breakdown of key considerations:
1. Space and Layout:
  • Accurately measure your bathroom and the available space to determine the maximum size of the basin. Consider the overall bathroom layout and ensure the basin doesn't obstruct movement.  
2. Bathroom size:
  • For small bathrooms or cloakrooms, consider compact options like wall-hung, corner, or cloakroom basins.  
  • Larger bathrooms offer more flexibility, allowing for larger basins or even double basin setups.
3. Material:
  • Ceramic/Porcelain: Durable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. A popular and affordable choice.  
  • Resin: Lightweight, sleek, and scratch-resistant.  
  • Glass: Modern and elegant, but prone to scratches and cracking.
  • Natural Stone (Marble, Granite): Luxurious and unique, but requires regular sealing and maintenance.
  • Stainless Steel: Hygienic and long-lasting.
4. Tap Compatibility:
  • Tap holes: Consider the number of tap holes in the basin.
One tap hole: Suitable for mixer taps / Two tap holes: Suitable for traditional separate taps /No tap holes: Requires wall-mounted or freestanding taps.
  • Ensure the tap style complements the basin design.
5. Usage Needs:
  • Frequency of use: A busy family bathroom may require a larger, more durable basin than a guest bathroom.  
  • Specific needs: Consider user-specific needs, such as child-friendly heights or basins for mobility aid users.
6. Style:
  • Match the basin style to your bathroom's overall aesthetic, whether it's modern, traditional, or contemporary.
7. Plumbing Compatibility:
  • Ensure the basin is compatible with your existing plumbing to avoid costly modifications.
By carefully considering all these factors, you can choose the best bathroom basin that meets your functional and aesthetic requirements.

Shop Basins At The Bathroom Showroom

Here at The Bathroom Showroom, we’re proud to offer a spectacular selection of basins, featuring some of the most renowned collections on the market. From iflo to Vitellio, Ideal Standard to Roca and many more, we’ve got you covered. 
If you’re looking to shop bathroom products, book an appointment with The Bathroom Showroom. Experts in all things bathrooms, we can help turn your dream bathroom into a reality.