Features and varieties of small sinks for the toilet

For a modern person, home improvement is one of the priorities. You always want your home to be cozy, comfortable and convenient. But often, due to lack of space, it is impossible to accommodate what I want.

Small sinks are most often installed in toilets.These premises, especially in apartment buildings of the old layout, often have a very small area. They are intended only to accommodate the toilet. But today there is a convenient solution for such rooms - mini-sinks. Most of them are intended only for washing hands.

Such compact washstands began to be placed in the toilets of office premises., hotels, restaurants and cafes, cinemas or shopping centers. And indeed, this solution was very convenient. Therefore, toilet sinks quickly gained popularity and began to be placed in houses and apartments.

Small sinks are installed in both toilets and bathrooms that lack space. Often it is not possible to install a full sink in the bathroom. In this case, a compact sink fits perfectly.

Mini-shells have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Positive sides are:

• saving space in small rooms;
• the ability to install them almost anywhere.

Among the disadvantages are:

• Small size, which only allow to wash your hands. To wash or take water in such a sink is almost impossible.
• When using such washstands water is very often sprayed, leaving marks on the walls and floor. Although most often this happens when the wrong choice of a mixer for such plumbing.

If we consider that this version of the sink is installed in the bathroom and choose the right mixer, then we can assume that the installation does not have mini washrooms.

Due to the growing popularity of such sinks, their range is constantly growing. Each customer wants to choose a model and configuration of the sink that is appropriate for its layout, room design and needs.

Therefore, at present there are several types of compact sinks.

• Suspended. This washstand is fixed on the wall. This allows you to save space under the sink, maintain cleanliness and order in the room. Its appearance will easily fit into any interior, and all communications can be easily carried out behind the wall.

• Outdoor. Mounted on a leg that attaches to the floor. Most often, the leg is thin and compact, behind it you can easily hide all communications. A variation of this option is the sink, which is installed on the cabinet. Many people prefer just such a model, as you can save space in the toilet or bathroom and there is no need to equip additional drawers or shelves. All inventory will fit in the nightstand. And the shells installed in this way can have a variety of shapes. They can be round, oval, rectangular or even square.

• Overhead. Such shells are most often angular. They are most conveniently placed in rooms having a rectangular shape. This form saves space, allows you to place additional, for example, washing machine, laundry basket or cabinet, if, of course, this allows space. When it comes to bathrooms, a bathroom of the same triangular shape is perfectly combined with such a washbasin.
• Inline. This type is built into furniture, for example, in a cabinet or shelf. There is such an option as installing the sink on the toilet bowl.Such sinks are most often purchased with a toilet bowl. They are the most compact, because they do not take space in the room at all.

Modern mini-shells can be of various sizes. Most often, the desired parameter can be selected in the store. But there are very specific cases where you can even turn to professionals and make a sink to order. Of course, it will cost much more.

The standard sizes of miniature sinks are:

• width is usually from 30 to 55 cm;
• depth can be from 25 to 55 cm;
• The length can be different, but usually ranges from 20 to 50 cm.

There are rectangular sinks with dimensions of 40x20 cm, 30x15s or square ones, for example, 25x25 cm. The optimal depth for sinks is usually 18 cm. This is quite enough to wash your hands with ease.

Rectangular sinks with dimensions of 40x20 cm or 30x15 cm are best placed along the wall opposite to the toilet bowl, but not too close to it.

The minimum width of the shell is 12 cm.

Forms of miniature washbasins can be very different.

In the plumbing stores you can find sinks:

• round;
• oval;
• rectangular;
• square;
• triangular;
• diamond shaped.

As for the color of such a shell, there are also many options. Based on the design of the bathroom or toilet, it is possible to purchase both a classic white sink, and any other necessary washbasin colors up to black, which always looks expensive and very elegant.

Of course, the easiest way is to pick the most common colors., such as white, dairy, blue, lime or pink.It will be harder with bright and not so common colors. But you can always make such a shell to order, though it will have to wait a little, but the result will be worth it.

Today you can pick up a sink from almost any material. The choice will depend only on what budget is included in this purchase. Plumbing can be made of ceramics, earthenware, glass, stone (natural or artificial), non-ferrous metals and even quartz. The choice is huge.

Of course, earthenware and ceramics are the most common materials., as they differ in relatively cheap cost, durability in operation and widespread in stores.

Ceramic and faience washbasins can be found in any plumbing store. The price for them is democratic, and there are a lot of variants of execution. In addition, a huge advantage when choosing such products is that in the care of such sinks are very simple. They can be cleaned with almost any detergent.The only drawback is that they are quite fragile. Therefore, you should not expose them to shocks and heavy loads.

Small shells made of quartz composite also represent a good buying option. They give an expensive look to the room, as in appearance they look like granite. Such material is very durable, practically no mechanical damage is not afraid.

Stone washbasins are usually very expensive. They are durable, durable and bring special beauty and appeal to the interior. The big disadvantage is that the stone is quite susceptible to dirt and requires special care. Any cleaning agent will not work for it.

Glass sinks are the perfect solution for modern bathroom and toilet designs. They look very unusual and at the same time presentable. They are usually made of tempered glass, and therefore are particularly durable. Caring for them also presents a certain complexity, since they most often form a lime scale from water and soap, which is difficult to remove. After each use, they are recommended to wipe with a dry, soft cloth.Such shells can be made of frosted, colored, corrugated glass, and can also be decorated with drawings. They can be chosen for any interior space.

Miniature washbasins from non-ferrous metals are the most expensive. They look just gorgeous, but only in the corresponding interior. If you place such a sink in an old toilet without modern repair, then it will look, to put it mildly, not very good. Bronze, brass or copper washbasins require very gentle care. In no case can they be cleaned with products containing chemically active substances.

There are mini stainless steel sinks. Although this material is more popular in the manufacture of kitchen plumbing, in the bathroom or toilet it also has a place to be. These sinks best fit into the interior, decorated in a modern style. When caring for such plumbing should take into account that stainless steel is afraid of exposure to active chemicals.

To purchase such a sink is better to take seriously.

Before choosing a suitable mini-sink, you need to consider a few nuances.

• What place it will occupy in the room.Moreover, it is better to measure the entire room and only after that determine the size of the plumbing, so that it fits perfectly to a particular bathroom or toilet.
• For rooms that have a rectangular shape, the best fit triangular sink, which can be placed in the corner.
• It is better to decide in advance on the type of sink that fits best into the interior and will occupy as little space as possible.
• Choose the material from which it will be made, based on finances and personal preferences.

• Immediately it is worth considering which mixer will be installed on the washstand. It must fully comply with its size for the most comfortable use.
• Having come to the store and choosing the model you like, it is very important to inspect it visually, on it in no case should there be cracks, chips or unnatural spots. Inattention when choosing a washbasin, and, as a consequence, the presence of defects on it, can lead to its rapid wear.
• If the toilet is planned to install a hygienic shower, then immediately need to buy all the necessary components for simultaneous installation.
• Together with the purchase of the mini-sink, it is better to immediately pick up and purchase cleaning products that are suitable for the material from which this product is made.
• The most common mistake of buyers is the purchase of a washstand, seen somewhere, for example, in a public place, but he really liked it. You can not buy a mini-sink just because of the beauty or a certain style, it must be chosen strictly on the basis of the size and parameters of a particular room.

The issue of placing a miniature shell is not so difficult. It is necessary to evaluate the layout of the room, its area, shape and interior. After that, you can choose the method of placement of plumbing.

Corner sinks are well placed next to the bathroomThis option seems to be the most comfortable. If the area of ​​the toilet is very small, you can buy a sink that is installed directly above the toilet. Thus, it does not even need to allocate additional space.

Washstands with bedside tables are suitable for almost any room. They provide extra storage space for personal hygiene items and room cleaning.

Thus, we can conclude that miniature sinks, which have become very popular these days, are indeed a useful solution to the issue of hygiene in any, even the smallest room.

Thanks to several configuration options, everyone will be able to choose for themselves the most optimal mini-washstand. Someone would prefer the most common hanging, for someone it is important to have an extra bedside table under the sink, and to someone the taste is angular compact products.

There are a huge number of shell options, and even the most picky and demanding customer will be able to choose for himself exactly what he wants. A variety of materials from which the mini-sinks are made, allows you to choose a washstand in a different price range, ranging from the cheapest ceramic and faience and ending with expensive goods from natural stone or non-ferrous metals.

Each person has his own unique taste, in accordance with which he draws his home. Miniature sinks have many designs and colors, so that they can perfectly fit into any interior, successfully emphasize it, or even become its zest.

Before you go to the store to buy, you must clearly define all the parameters of the purchased goods:

• where it will be located;
• what sizes should have;
• what form will fit the room most succinctly;
• what configuration it will be;
• what material is made of;
• what color should be;
• will have additional devices, such as, for example, a hygienic shower for a toilet bowl.

It is worthwhile to think in advance and calculate which mixer is ideal for this washstand. This is a very important point, since cleanliness and ease of use of plumbing depends on the right choice of tap.

It must be remembered that each material from which the sink is made, requires individual care. Faience and ceramics are the most unpretentious. Glass likes to be wiped with a dry cloth after use, and stone, stainless steel, and quartz composite are very picky about the means by which they are cleaned.If you do this with the help of inappropriate substances, the products can lose their appearance and even deteriorate. Especially they are all afraid of active chemical exposure.

After installation and during operation it is better to adhere to some rules for the use of mini-washstands:

• Do not allow heavy objects to fall into the washstand, this can lead to the formation of cracks and chips that will significantly reduce the service life of plumbing;
• in order to avoid blockages, it is better not to flush small garbage into the sink;
• You should be very careful with the plumbing surface, so as not to spoil its appearance.

They also indicate that it is easy to choose the appropriate version of the sink, it will perfectly fit into the interior,with its help, you can get extra space and create comfort.

Prices for mini-shells have a large range. For those who do not want to spend too much money, you can always find an inexpensive and high-quality option. The cost of such plumbing depends, first of all, on the brand and material and starts from 1,000 rubles and reaches 15,000 rubles. A kit consisting of a toilet and a washstand can be purchased at a price ranging from 15,000 rubles to 30,000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the material from which it is made.

In the next video you will find a presentation of a mini-sink for the toilet.