Basin types · Countertop basinCountertop basin
Countertop basin
Sitting on top.
A basin that sits on top of a worktop or vanity, like a bowl. A strong design feature, in ceramic, stone or glass.
- Sits
- On the worktop
- Tap
- Tall or wall-mounted
- Shapes
- Round, oval, square
- Feature
- Yes
What it is
A freestanding bowl on a worktop, with the waste through the worktop below. Also called a vessel basin.
Good for
Design
Becomes a focal point.
Worktop space
The surface around it stays usable.
What to weigh up
Height
The rim sits higher; the worktop may need to be lower.
The tap
Needs a tall mixer or a wall-mounted mixer.
Cleaning
The join between bowl and worktop needs wiping.
A stone vessel basin with a wall-mounted brass tap.
A hand-thrown ceramic basin with a wall-mounted mixer.
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