Basins are an essential part of modern houses. Starting from kitchens, dining rooms to bathrooms, it plays a major role of cleaning in addition to complement the entire look of a room. In case if you are thinking of buying a new basin or intend to replace an old one, doing a bit of research on it can go a long way and actually help you find the right basin for your home. Accessories like bathroom fittings such as basins, are chosen on the basis of many things, like durability, functionality, aesthetics and materials. Thus focusing on the type of basin you want and the place where you will fix it needs to be addressed before making the purchase decision. Today’s article is going to discuss the issues related to the modern bathroom basins, their types and decor styles.
Factors to consider before buying any kind of modern bathroom basins
The layout of a bathroom acts as a major determinant in terms of choosing which basin will be used. There are several other factors as well, which needs to be considered before using a modern bathroom basin for your bathroom.
- Size of the bathroom
- Position of other fixtures like toilet and shower
- Location of the basin plumbing
- The outlook of the basin
- Budget
Which material is preferable for modern bathroom basins?
Amongst modern bathroom basins, ceramic ones are highly desired by consumers. They are easy to maintain and come in various shapes and designs. Using any form of household or sanitary items is a matter of personal taste hence the choice varies in terms of basins as well. Apart from ceramic basins, stainless or aluminum basins are also frequently used by people. Some even prefer basin tops by perfectly setting them on granite, marble, wood or other materials.
Types of modern bathroom basins
Even though, there are numerous options available for modern bathroom basins like full pedestal basins, semi pedestal basins, wall hung basins, countertop basins, cloakroom basins and many others. In Bangladesh two types of basins are commonly used, pedestal basin and cabinet basin.
Pedestal basins are one of the most commonly used basins in this country, available from simple to modern designs. Installing this basin is quite easy, due to the presence of its existing tap holes. Besides, usage of ceramic rectangular or round pipes can help in hiding the water pipes of the basin.
Apart from pedestal basins, cabinet basins are famous in Bangladesh. This basin not only augments the entire look of the bathroom, but its functionality also lets people create a storage system; which can come in handy for people who prefer to keep useful things inside their bathrooms. You will see this basin being used in restaurants, hotels, offices and in plenty of houses as well.
While fixing the basin, make sure it gets installed at a height of 3 feet from the floor. Next, considering the center position, place the mirror right 4.5 feet above the floor. Sometimes stylish basins are intentionally chosen for dining spaces, in order to add an elegant touch to it.
Bathroom Basin Decor
While discussing about basins, how can we forget about mirrors? Basin and mirrors, these two things complement each other. You can either use round, rectangular or even oval mirrors in your bathroom. In order to enhance the look, adding a wooden or glass paint with the mirror will be a good choice. The entire look of the basin can also be highlighted through different kinds of lights. Keeping the color tone of the wall, you can go for a contrast color for your basin. If you want to further modify the entire look, use decorative lights or colorful bathroom tiles and basins.
This blog discussed some of the common types of modern bathroom basins used in every household. Which basin do you think is the suitable one for you? Which features come more into play when you think of basins? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
