Freestanding Sinks – adding a traditional feel to your bathroom
Author: dpinning // Category: Bathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Sinks, Small Bathroom DesignFreestanding bathroom sinks have become increasingly popular in recent years. Before this, the most common type was the pedestal, which was traditionally made in white ceramic, with a long, slightly fluted base on which perched the basin.
Although elegant enough in its way, the pedestal has fallen out of favour, largely due to the problems of lack of storage space.
One of the great advantages of freestanding sinks is the range of materials it can be manufactured from. This makes it a particular favourite with designers and DIY enthusiasts who like a little more flair in the bathroom. Indeed, such is its versatility that many a bathroom has been designed around, for example, an oiled bronze sink.
What really makes this design so popular is the added storage it allows. Cabinets can easily be installed around the sink and allow further creativity by mirroring the design of the basin.
For example, a specially designed chrome sink would match a minimalist contemporary bathroom cabinet or vanity unit. In this way it would provide a focal point for the bathroom, every bit as striking as the bath or shower unit.
What is important is to carefully choose the shelving that will go inside the bathroom cabinet or vanity. Do not forget that the pipes for the water supply are also located inside the cabinet. The depth of the cabinet is vital and if the shelves have to be cut around the pipes, the material you decide upon will be of crucial importance.