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Types of washbasins available on the market

Types of washbasins available on the market

As an indispensable fixture, a washbasin makes a valuable contribution in defining the style of a bathroom. It is, in fact, one of the first bathroom fixtures that catches your attention just as soon as you cross the threshold of the room. Hence, its features must never be underestimated. As a consequence, the choice of a washbasin is important both when renovating and when furnishing a bathroom in a newly purchased or newly built home. Round, square, oval, or rectangular washbasins can be categorised according to the type of installation as follows:

  • · wall-hung basins
  •  countertop basins
  • inset basins
  • semi-recessed basins
  • full-pedestal basins

The wall-hung basin is the ideal space-saving solution for stylish interior bath design. This kind of installation gives a sense of lightness to the bathroom because the sanitary fixture protrudes from the wall. The visual effect is amazing as is the high grade of functionality and convenience achieved due to the lack of a pedestal supporting the basin, the floor below is completely bare and easy-to-clean.

It is difficult to resist the undisputed charm of a countertop basin whether placed on an elegant wooden countertop or on a high-quality and multifunctional vanity unit. This trendy solution is increasingly popular among interior designers and end consumers who want to give their bathroom an exclusive look. This type of basin can sit on a countertop, which leaves room for many useful toiletries, or it can sit on the surface of a vanity unit that can contain bathroom linen and many other essential objects thanks to large drawers or storage compartments thus completing the room entirely dedicated to body care and well-being.

A bath design solution which is similar to the countertop basin is the inset basin. This washbasin fits with countertops, bathroom cabinets or vanity units with legs fabricated with an accommodating cut. An inset basin with a suspended wooden cabinet in dark shades is a trendy combination because this ‘dark look’ enhances the pure white of the ceramics.

Like the inset basin, the semi-recessed basin is generally square or rectangular in shape and it is designed to hang over the edge of the unit or of the countertop on which it sits. The result is a special visual effect that goes well with a classy bathroom. It is also possible to choose vanity units of the same size as the washbasin or slightly wider ones to give a distinctive trait to a modern bathroom. A wide range of customised opportunities also allows you to have a useful space for those small but essential toiletries that you have always wanted to have at hand.

The full-pedestal basin is the fixture that has always dominated the bathroom. It is in fact the most classic and traditional type of washbasin that today is reproposed in new and attractive shapes. This traditional full-pedestal basin can easily fit into a classic style bathroom and in combination with other sanitary ware, it is an all-time classic fixture. Full-pedestal basins are also suitable for vintage style bathrooms or those with a slightly retro look. The traditional minimalist style bowl-shaped washbasins that sit on cylindrical supports with edges of different thicknesses or featuring rectangular shapes softened by rounded corners, has inspired the production of freestanding ceramic washbasins. They are one-piece, stand-alone washbasins similar to columns that ensure a high grade of functionality and comfort in originally designed bathrooms. They are produced with the aim of playing the leading role, which they achieve, thanks to their monumental shap