How to efficiently design the washbasin area without sacrificing design. Ideas and advice for a prudent purchase without second thoughts.
The bathroom is one of the rooms of the house where it is essential that aesthetics and functionality coexist. IS’ a room among the most used and the sink area one of the most stressed.
For this reason it is essential that it is well organized, without sacrificing design. Nowadays, all manufacturing companies are attentive to practicality and carry out specific tests to exclude unexpected jets of water, design errors and any loss of comfort during daily personal care and personal hygiene actions.
Unfortunately, it can sometimes happen that the washbasin we like so much is not suitable for our bathroom. Yet, in real conditions of use, not all mixers are suitable for the main brands of washbasins. That is why it is important to look for the perfect combination both from an external and functional point of view.
Read also: Shower mixer: which one to choose?
Once you have seen your favorite mixer model, it would be advisable to check the free space available on the basis of the sink to wash your hands, for example, comfortably and without risking flooding the entire countertop. In this regard, it will also be necessary to check that the mixer is not too high or too low or does not cause water splashes when opened and / or closed with different water pressures.
As with any piece of furniture, it is also important to consider the room for maneuver. In the case of the classic washbasin (column, wall-hung or countertop), at least 20 cm on the side and about 60 cm in front are essential to be able to move; if, on the other hand, we are talking about a built-in washbasin or integrated with the underlying cabinet, we must also consider 5 cm of space both in front of and behind the bathtub.
The solutions with two sinks are very fashionable at the moment. If you prefer the latter, you will also have to take into account the distance between the two tanks: the minimum distance between their axis must be 80 cm if you do not want to invalidate the use of two people at the same time.
Elements that make up the washbasin area
Before going into the details of the choice of mixers, a few general hints on the design of the whole sink area. This is composed by:
- washbasin, with the possible vanity unit
- taps
- mirror (suspended, leaning, with storage unit)
- electrical sockets and controls.
For the correct conception of a delicate area like the one we are describing, it is necessary to consider all these elements as a single block, without ever neglecting the reference style that must unite them.
You may be interested in: Countertop washbasin to embellish a bathroom
How to combine the right taps
The choice of taps is certainly not a small one and in the long run it will affect the use of the bathroom itself. Nobody likes to continuously dry splashed water everywhere and the only way to overcome this annoyance is to pay close attention when buying.
Basically the taps differ in type of command (mixer or knobs) and the location in which they are installed (on the sink, on the counter, on the wall).
Mixers are undoubtedly the most popular, at least in recent years. They have the great advantage of being able to precisely adjust the water temperature, thus allowing a large saving in the bill. In addition, it is good to point out that home automation is making giant steps also in the plumbing field so it is thought that soon it will also be possible to control the mixers remotely or via the app.
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The taps with knobs are undoubtedly more classic, by some considered even vintage. The solution so-called single hole is the one in which the two knobs are part of the tap itself; in reverse, the three-hole tap has three different positions for faucet and knobs (signal not just to be communicated to the plumber or whoever for him).
We now come to the installation positions of the faucet. The most classic and decidedly more widespread position is that directly on the sink. In this case, the tap is installed in already prepared holes. This solution is not suitable for all washbasin models, for example countertop ones are excluded.
For the latter case they will be most suitable ones from floor, i.e. positioned on the underlying cabinet which must therefore provide an opening for the passage of the pipes.
Finally, perhaps the most contemporary location (although it is reminiscent of the great wash houses of the past) and certainly of design is the one that foresees the tap that comes out directly from the wall. This choice allows to have both the sink and the underlying surface completely free. It goes without saying that this option must be agreed with whoever takes care of the work during the installation phase (it cannot be chosen later unless you agree to break the wall coverings).
How to combine sink and mixer: images and photos
Do not miss this rich photo gallery with many images to draw inspiration from. Remember that a sink area needs to be not only beautiful, but also efficient, unless you want to spend all your time drying out the splashed water all over the place.
How to efficiently design the washbasin area without sacrificing design. Ideas and advice for a prudent purchase without second thoughts.
The bathroom is one of the rooms of the house where it is essential that aesthetics and functionality coexist. IS’ a room among the most used and the sink area one of the most stressed.
For this reason it is essential that it is well organized, without sacrificing design. Nowadays, all manufacturing companies are attentive to practicality and carry out specific tests to exclude unexpected jets of water, design errors and any loss of comfort during daily personal care and personal hygiene actions.
Unfortunately, it can sometimes happen that the washbasin we like so much is not suitable for our bathroom. Yet, in real conditions of use, not all mixers are suitable for the main brands of washbasins. That is why it is important to look for the perfect combination both from an external and functional point of view.
Read also: Shower mixer: which one to choose?
Once you have seen your favorite mixer model, it would be advisable to check the free space available on the basis of the sink to wash your hands, for example, comfortably and without risking flooding the entire countertop. In this regard, it will also be necessary to check that the mixer is not too high or too low or does not cause water splashes when opened and / or closed with different water pressures.
As with any piece of furniture, it is also important to consider the room for maneuver. In the case of the classic washbasin (column, wall-hung or countertop), at least 20 cm on the side and about 60 cm in front are essential to be able to move; if, on the other hand, we are talking about a built-in washbasin or integrated with the underlying cabinet, we must also consider 5 cm of space both in front of and behind the bathtub.
The solutions with two sinks are very fashionable at the moment. If you prefer the latter, you will also have to take into account the distance between the two tanks: the minimum distance between their axis must be 80 cm if you do not want to invalidate the use of two people at the same time.
Elements that make up the washbasin area
Before going into the details of the choice of mixers, a few general hints on the design of the whole sink area. This is composed by:
- washbasin, with the possible vanity unit
- taps
- mirror (suspended, leaning, with storage unit)
- electrical sockets and controls.
For the correct conception of a delicate area like the one we are describing, it is necessary to consider all these elements as a single block, without ever neglecting the reference style that must unite them.
You may be interested in: Countertop washbasin to embellish a bathroom
How to combine the right taps
The choice of taps is certainly not a small one and in the long run it will affect the use of the bathroom itself. Nobody likes to continuously dry splashed water everywhere and the only way to overcome this annoyance is to pay close attention when buying.
Basically the taps differ in type of command (mixer or knobs) and the location in which they are installed (on the sink, on the counter, on the wall).
Mixers are undoubtedly the most popular, at least in recent years. They have the great advantage of being able to precisely adjust the water temperature, thus allowing a large saving in the bill. In addition, it is good to point out that home automation is making giant steps also in the plumbing field so it is thought that soon it will also be possible to control the mixers remotely or via the app.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
The taps with knobs are undoubtedly more classic, by some considered even vintage. The solution so-called single hole is the one in which the two knobs are part of the tap itself; in reverse, the three-hole tap has three different positions for faucet and knobs (signal not just to be communicated to the plumber or whoever for him).
We now come to the installation positions of the faucet. The most classic and decidedly more widespread position is that directly on the sink. In this case, the tap is installed in already prepared holes. This solution is not suitable for all washbasin models, for example countertop ones are excluded.
For the latter case they will be most suitable ones from floor, i.e. positioned on the underlying cabinet which must therefore provide an opening for the passage of the pipes.
Finally, perhaps the most contemporary location (although it is reminiscent of the great wash houses of the past) and certainly of design is the one that foresees the tap that comes out directly from the wall. This choice allows to have both the sink and the underlying surface completely free. It goes without saying that this option must be agreed with whoever takes care of the work during the installation phase (it cannot be chosen later unless you agree to break the wall coverings).
How to combine sink and mixer: images and photos
Do not miss this rich photo gallery with many images to draw inspiration from. Remember that a sink area needs to be not only beautiful, but also efficient, unless you want to spend all your time drying out the splashed water all over the place.
