How to choose a bathroom sink

Bathrooms are one of the typically overlooked parts of a home. People usually pour most of their budget into making their bedrooms, living spaces, and kitchens as best-looking as possible. However, people should also start looking to improve their experience inside their bathrooms. They should be places of comfort and privacy which can be elevated by installing high-quality devices and accessories.

One area where you definitely should focus on is your bathroom sink. You’ll essentially be using them every day when you brush your teeth or wash your face before starting your day. Bathroom sinks will most likely become a huge part of your life without you even noticing them.

If you’re in the market looking for the perfect bathroom sink for your bathroom, we’re here to help you sift through tons of choices and only purchase the one that fits your needs. We’ll be talking about what you need to check off your list before deciding which bathroom sink to buy.

What to consider before buying a bathroom sink?

The most common yet important aspects you need to look for in a bathroom sink are price, size, design, color, and material used. We’ll break down each and give a suggestion from CNM’s line of high-quality bathroom sinks.

Size of your bathroom

Not all bathrooms are made equal. Some are made to cater to large-sized components and are fully equipped with modern bathroom devices such as towel rails and other bathroom furniture. However, most people wouldn’t have the space to accommodate all these things.

If you’re one of the people with cosy and dainty bathrooms, you might consider purchasing compact sinks. One of the best brands that produce these types of bathroom sinks is Lara. Their Slimline sinks are designed to consume the least possible space in your bathroom while still having a cloakroom unit.

These cloakroom units serve as a perfect storage area for your extra toilet rolls and other bathroom essentials. They’re also made from 100% acrylic material which makes them appropriate for bathroom use.

The dimensions of Lara’s Slimline sinks are as follows: 600mm (height) x 400mm (width) x 230mm (depth). You’ll still have space to install a waste bin or have enough room to move about comfortably in your bathroom - something that most small bathrooms wouldn’t be able to provide.

Lara’s Slimline sinks also come with soft closing door hinges. This means that you no longer have to worry about making noises that might disturb the people in your home. If you have a small bathroom, it’s likely that you also have a small house where people can easily hear noise coming from other parts of the building.

Price of the bathroom sink

When you think of affordable bathroom accessories and components, you might also worry about the quality of these products. After all, there really are some brands in the market that cut short the quality of their items to increase margins. 

However, here at CNM, we make sure that only the best products are only being featured in our store.

Even those in the budget-friendly range of bathroom sinks are still robust and rigid and come with stylish designs. They also typically come in compact form to help you save space in your bathroom. An example of this is Nuie Ava’s Basin and Pedestal sink.

They’re the perfect example of bathroom sinks that are purely functional. They may not come with fancy features however, they’re excellent in doing their job as a bathroom sink. 

Without an inclusive under-sink cabinet, Niue Ava is one of the high-quality barebones bathrooms sinks on the market today.

Niue Ava decided to create their line of bathroom sinks with a touch of classic looks with rounded edges and semi/full pedestals. You can easily fit them in any bathroom since their design and colour do not clash with any interior design you might have. 

Because of the minimalist approach to design, Niue Ava’s bathroom sinks allow its users to have more space to move around and install other bathroom fixtures and components.

If you do, however, plan to have an under sink cabinet or cloakroom unit, but don’t have the budget for it, you can install them later on.

Materials used in your bathroom sink

There are endless choices of materials you choose from when it comes to bathroom sinks. However, the ones you should choose are those that can be installed inside a place where it might be wet most times of the day. 

This means wood and other similar materials may not be the best choice for a bathroom sink - or any other bathroom fixture for that matter. Using materials that might rot in the future due to high exposure to water wouldn’t be economical in the long run.

Another aspect of the materials for your bathroom sink that you need to look at is their durability. It might not be expensive, but you still are going to shell out money for the bathroom sink you want - might as well purchase one that lasts long.

That’s why here at CNM we only offer products that are either made from 100% acrylic, polymarble, and other materials that won’t get easily damaged by water. They’re also easy to clean without having to use several chemicals to remove dirt and grime. 

Most of them have flat surfaces, making it nearly impossible for dirt to cling onto them. You can even use antibacterial sanitary wipes to help clean your bathroom sink.

Bathroom sink design

The design and style of any bathroom fixture are probably one of the first things that are noticeable and will show how much care you put into your bathroom. 

Especially if you’re the type of person who wants to coordinate fixtures and components found inside your home, you should consider how your bathroom sink looks inside your place.

While our line of bathroom sinks has an array of budget-conscious choices, you will also find ones that belong in the “designer” category. These are bathroom sinks that don’t only focus on functionality, but also on their aesthetics. 

From the overall silhouette of the sink down to the minute details, you’ll find in its construction, bathroom sinks that belong to the higher end of the price spectrum scream luxury and elegance.

Brands in this segment have heavily invested in the research and design of their products to create the perfect balance of durability, functionality, and modern-day design. You may wonder how can a bathroom sink be a “designer”... after all, “it’s just a sink”, right?

Take a look at the Filey Bathroom Cabinet and Basin. It’s got modern-day looks that show simplicity yet there’s still a whiff of elegance in its silhouette.

Ergonomic design

The design of bathroom sinks should also be ergonomic. This means that you shouldn’t feel any strain on your neck, arms, and back while you’re using the sink. 

Some people overlook this fact and outright purchase the best-looking sink without getting a sense of how it might feel when they use the sink on a daily basis.

As a general rule, your arms should be folded at around 90 degrees when you’re using a sink without having to bend your back forward. This position makes washing hands more comfortable for most people.

Should you have to lean on your bathroom sink, you also need to make sure that its corners don’t hurt your arms or hands once they’re supporting your weight while holding on to the sink.

Taps and other fixtures

If you also plan on having dual taps in your bathroom, you need to find one that caters to this orientation. Hudson Reed’s wall-hanging bathroom sink is perfect for this. They already have two holes where you can install two taps. This is helpful for people who are looking to have separate taps for both cold and hot water.

Colour of your bathroom sink

Colour can have a huge impact on how the entirety of your bathroom feels. That’s why it’s also important to strategically install fixtures such as bathroom sinks that convey the mood you want your bathroom to have.

If you want to have a “cooler” feel in your bathrooms, you can opt to purchase fixtures that are within the following hues:

• Blue.
• Grey.
• Green.
• Purple.

These colours typically make people more relaxed, calm, and serene or at the very least it’s how these colours can make them feel.

If you do want a more vibrant and lively vibe in your bathroom, you can opt to choose the following colours:

• Red.
• Pink.
• Yellow.
• Orange.

Colours also sometimes show you characteristics and will make people take a sneak peek at your personality. Bathrooms are one of the places in your house where you can have time to yourself - better make it feel like home, too!

To help you make your bathroom sink more personalised, Bull Bathroom’s line of sinks comes with custom colour options for a small additional fee. You can choose from a wide array of colour choices that will help you mix and match your bathrooms fixtures