Basin types
How the basin is mounted.
From a classic pedestal to a stone trough, how a basin is mounted changes how the room looks and how much storage you get.
- On the floor
- Pedestal
- Off the floor
- Wall-hung, semi-pedestal
- On furniture
- Countertop, inset, undermount
- One piece
- Integrated
The basics
Basins either stand on the floor, hang on the wall, or sit on, in or under a worktop.
Wall-hung.
Countertop.
Integrated stone.
On a washstand.
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Pedestal basin
A basin on a column that hides the pipes. Classic.
Semi-pedestal basin
A short pedestal fixed to the wall, leaving the floor clear.
Wall-hung basin
The basin alone on the wall. Minimal, and good for small rooms.
Countertop basin
Sits on a worktop or vanity. Pair it with a tall or wall-mounted tap.
Inset basin
Dropped into a hole in the worktop, with its rim resting on top.
Semi-recessed basin
Partly set into the front of a shallow unit, to save depth.
Undermount basin
Fixed under a stone or solid worktop, for a clean edge.
Integrated basin
Basin and worktop in one piece, with no joins.
Corner basin
Shaped to fit a corner in a tight room.
Cloakroom basin
A small or narrow basin for a WC.
Double basins
Two basins side by side, for busy mornings.
Trough basin
A long, shallow basin, often with two taps.
Washstand
A basin on an open frame or legs. Traditional or industrial.
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