Counter Top Basin Ideas

An Introduction To Counter Top Basins

Counter top basins are the perfect basins for most bathrooms because they can be integrated into almost any bathroom. They are a timeless type of wash basin that have a universal aesthetic. For more, let’s dive into all the different counter top basin ideas perfect for your bathroom.

Why You Should Choose A Counter Top Basin

To start off, let’s analyze the pros and cons of counter top basins.

As you can see, there are a lot of benefits to counter top basins that far outweigh the drawbacks. Counter top basins have the added utility of a counter to store your bathroom supplies on, as well as having a timeless chic that other, more modern incarnations of the basin haven’t yet proved themselves to have.

As well as this, counter top basins come in a ceaseless variety of shapes, sizes, colours and more. Let’s break them down, so you can understand the true breadth of options at your disposal when shopping for counter top wash basins.

Counter Top Basin Shapes

First of all, counter top basins come in a variety of shapes, often more so than their counterparts such as wall hung basins. This is because counter top basins are not restricted by needing to be wall mounted, floor mounted or semi-recessed like their contemporaries and therefore have a wider range of forms to choose from.

What are these forms? Let’s take a look!

Square Counter Top Basin

Square counter top basins are a modern twist on the counter top basin that strike a calculated look. If you are looking for a modern variation of the counter top basin, then look no further than this angular art piece.

Rectangular Counter Top Basin

Rectangular counter top basins are naturally similar to square counter top basins. The primary difference is length and because of this, they are perfect for those who want the modern bathroom chic of the square counter top basin but also have the accommodation and the desire for extra usable basin space.

Oval Counter Top Basin

Round basins, like oval basins are a classic form of wash basin design and are a great addition to your bathroom. This is especially true for oval counter top basins, as the have a smart, professional aesthetic twist on the classical aesthetic. These oval counter top basins are perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of classical design into their modern home.

Counter Top Basin With Shelf

If you’re looking to add extra utility to your bathroom, then a counter top basin is perfect, as the counter space gives you extra space to store your utilities. To capitalize on this, you can invest in a counter top basin with integrated shelf. The counter top basin with integrated shelf has a side shelf moulded into its body, made of the same ceramic or stone resin the basin itself is made of. This gives you can easy to clean surface divided from your regular counter, which can work great for separating different elements you wish to store. For example, you could store your toothbrushes and toothpaste on the basin shelf, but store larger items like handwash, moisturizer and mouthwash. This extra utility is a great example of how counter top basins can be iterated on to vastly improve your quality of life.

D Shaped Counter Top Basins

D shaped counter top basins are perfect for the person looking for a smart, aesthetically pleasing basin that has the aesthetic benefits of both curved basins and straight basins.

Custom Shaped Counter Top Basins

Finally, the less restricted nature of counter top basins allow for these basins to be shaped into striking images, such as our polygon basins and trapezium basins. These types of uniquely shaped basins are perfect for anyone looking for a striking and bold looking basin on their counter.

Counter Top Basin Materials

Like most sinks, counter top sinks are made of very specific materials. Namely, stone resin and ceramic. This is because stone resin and ceramic are ideal bathroom materials due to their hardiness and water resistance. But which is better for counter top basins?

Well, there isn’t a massive difference. Stone resin is typically hardier and long lasting, but a bit more expensive. Because of this, follow your budget and your own stylistic preference, whether that leads you to a stone countertop basin or a ceramic one.     

Counter Top Basin Colours

Like most basins, counter top basins come in a variety of colours, but are mostly either black or white. Black counter top basins and white counter top basins are the most common colours because white is the classic colour used in most bathrooms and black is a common modern alternative seen in a lot of contemporary bathrooms. Plus, both black and white are simple, stark colours that pair well with most counters because of their simplicity. This is especially useful for a type of basin that fundamentally relies on being attached to a counter.

White counter top basins pair best with light coloured counters and black basins pair best with dark coloured counters. Of course, if you’re aiming for contrast then the opposite is true.

Counter Top Basin Counter Options

As well as the counter top basin, you also need to pick your counter! Luckily, there is a vast array of options for you to pick from.

Stone Resin Bathroom Shelf

Stone resin shelves are a great partner for counter top basins because of their strength and utility. As well as this, stone resin is extremely hardy and can last a life time if cared for correctly. Plus, stone resin has a beautiful, natural look that acts as a beautiful compliment to your basin and bathroom.

Wooden Bathroom Shelf

Wooden shelves are also a great way to add a touch of the natural to your bathroom. Compared to stone resin, wood may not be as long lasting, however they do have other aesthetic benefits, such as helping you achieve a biophilic design or cottagecore aesthetic.

Floating Bathroom Shelf

If you’re in the market for bathroom shelves, then a floating shelf may be your best option. Floating shelves are built into the wall and show no visible connection to the wall, giving them the appearance of floating. This is an extremely modern and unique looking bathroom shelf that is perfect for housing a modern or unique basin, like the square counter top basin or trapezium counter top basin. Floating bathroom shelves are perfect for anyone looking to introduce a modern, almost sci-fi, twist to their bathroom.

Basin Vanity Unit

If you want some more covert storage than a shelf, then you should invest in a basin vanity unit. Basin vanity units sit underneath basins and provide you with storage without taking up any extraneous space.

Counter Top Basin Sizes

Due to their versatility, counter top basins come in a large variety of lengths, widths and depths, such as our 380 x 140mm ceramic cloakroom sink and our 1200 x 460mm stone resin basin. This massive variety allows you to obtain the perfect counter top basin for you and your bathroom. You can even choose from extreme options such as cloakroom basins and double basins, let’s break them down.

Counter Top Cloakroom Basins

Cloakroom basins are compact basins that are designed to be as small as possible and fit into any bathroom. The benefit of utilizing cloakroom counter top basins is that you can easily fit a lot of basins onto a single counter. This is perfect for any public bathroom or workplace bathroom, as it allows you to outfit your bathroom with a lot of utility extremely easily and affordably.

Counter Top Double Basins

Double basins are the opposite of cloakroom basins, as they are designed to be as big as possible. They are often either a large basin with a singular vessel but multiple taps, or a large sink made of two connected vessels and multiple taps. The benefit of double basins is that multiple people can use double basins simultaneously, increasing the utility and usability of your bathroom. Double basins are perfect as counter top basins, as they add a momentous aesthetic that coupled with a counter to give you a strong, bold aesthetic that has the benefit of a multiple user sink and the extra storage and convenience a counter provides.

What Basin Trap Should I Use With My Counter Top Basin?

When it comes to installing a basin trap onto your counter top basin, you should definitely choose a bottle trap. Bottle traps are specially designed basin traps that feature a bottle shaped canister that catches any lost items or potential clogs before they reach the internal pipes. This canister can then be detached from the trap and be emptied to remove any clogs or retrieve any lost items.

Bottle traps can only be used for basins that can connect to the wall, which makes them perfect for counter top basins, and coupled with the extra utility bottle traps provide, it becomes clear that they are the best option.

What Waste Plug Should I Use With My Counter Top Basin?

Luckily, the waste plug you need to choose is not defined by whether the basin is a counter top basin or not. The actual deciding factor is whether the basin has an overflow or not. If your wash basin has an overflow, then you need to install a slotted basin waste plug. Whereas, if your wash basin does not have an overflow, then you will need to install an unslotted waste plug.

What Taps Pair Well With Counter Top Basins?

Counter Top Taps

Naturally, if you have a counter top basin, a great fixture to pair it with is counter top taps. These are extra long taps that connect to the counter itself rather than the basin. This is a great choice that provides you a wonderful aesthetic harmony, as well as some extra utility by freeing up space on the basin by removing the tap.

Final Thoughts On Counter Top Basins

Counter top basins are a fantastic addition to your bathroom that provide you with extra utility and great style. If you are looking for a basin that can be combined with existing furniture, or a way to add extra storage to a basin, then counter top basins are perfect for you.