Basin types · WashstandWashstand
Washstand
A basin on legs.
A basin on an open frame or legs, often with a towel rail or shelf below. Traditional in timber or marble, industrial in metal.
- Base
- Open frame or legs
- Materials
- Wood, metal, marble
- Storage
- A shelf, not cupboards
- Suits
- Traditional, industrial
What it is
A basin set into or onto a freestanding or wall-fixed frame, open underneath.
Good for
Character
Feels like furniture.
Light
Open underneath, so the room feels airy.
What to weigh up
Storage
Shelves rather than closed cupboards.
Pipes
Pipes and trap are on show, so choose good-looking ones.
Open shelves
A shelf beneath holds rolled towels and baskets, light and airy rather than bulky.
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