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Many elements impact your new bathroom design and the type of basin you choose is an important one – consider usage, aesthetics and the part your basin will play in the wider design picture.
Which of these five basin styles best suits you?
1. Undermounted elan
Sticks+Stone Design
From a practical perspective, this bathroom is designed to function seamlessly – even with up to three children using the room at one time.
The double undermount sinks, from Plumbline, keep things sleek while dealing with the numbers.
Basin: Undermount Plumbline
Benchtop: Caesarstone in Sleek Concrete
2. A top choice?
Emma Morris, Eternodesign
The top-mounted basins in this master ensuite have just the rim of the basins sitting on the countertop, with the bulk of the basin being inset.
As a result, the sinks add a relatively unobtrusive design element to the vanity.
The double basin design seen here provides his and her convenience, while their symmetrical design is pleasing to the eye.
And, at the same time, their clean, white design lets the scalloped vanity finish and emerald green tiles hold sway.
Basins: St Michel Dignity, oval
Benchtop: Caesarstone Snow
See more of this coastal master ensuite
3. Integral component
Leonie Hamill, Cube Dentro
Easy to clean and easy on the eye, this vanity benefits from a fully integrated basin and countertop.
The look gains strength from its wider context, too; while the vanity has a uniform look, the rest of the space is finished uniformly (wall to wall to floor) in marble-look Invisible Light Matt tiles, from Tile Space.
Basin: Dekton, custom made
Benchtop: Dekton Eter
4. Counter approach
Giorgi
Here, the owners wanted a contemporary, ‘timeless’ design, and this counter basin – one of two on the vanity top – came to the design party.
Additionally, with design nothing exists in a vacuum and the gracious ensuite also includes a perfect match for its sculptural basins – a freestanding curvaceous tub.
Basin: Omvivo Venice, Reece
Benchtop: Prime Oak Wood Matt, Polytec, from Three Dimensional Cabinets
5. Pedestal perfection
Studio del Castillo
The brief was to design an atmospheric powder room and, along with other surprising inclusions, this black marble pedestal basin draws the eye.
As well as bringing undeniable drama, this slender contemporary element takes up only limited floor space – a great option if room to move is limited and if you don’t need the storage space that’s essential in a fully functional bathroom.
Basins/tap: Falper
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Many elements impact your new bathroom design and the type of basin you choose is an important one – consider usage, aesthetics and the part your basin will play in the wider design picture.
Which of these five basin styles best suits you?
1. Undermounted elan
Sticks+Stone Design
From a practical perspective, this bathroom is designed to function seamlessly – even with up to three children using the room at one time.
The double undermount sinks, from Plumbline, keep things sleek while dealing with the numbers.
Basin: Undermount Plumbline
Benchtop: Caesarstone in Sleek Concrete
2. A top choice?
Emma Morris, Eternodesign
The top-mounted basins in this master ensuite have just the rim of the basins sitting on the countertop, with the bulk of the basin being inset.
As a result, the sinks add a relatively unobtrusive design element to the vanity.
The double basin design seen here provides his and her convenience, while their symmetrical design is pleasing to the eye.
And, at the same time, their clean, white design lets the scalloped vanity finish and emerald green tiles hold sway.
Basins: St Michel Dignity, oval
Benchtop: Caesarstone Snow
See more of this coastal master ensuite
3. Integral component
Leonie Hamill, Cube Dentro
Easy to clean and easy on the eye, this vanity benefits from a fully integrated basin and countertop.
The look gains strength from its wider context, too; while the vanity has a uniform look, the rest of the space is finished uniformly (wall to wall to floor) in marble-look Invisible Light Matt tiles, from Tile Space.
Basin: Dekton, custom made
Benchtop: Dekton Eter
4. Counter approach
Giorgi
Here, the owners wanted a contemporary, ‘timeless’ design, and this counter basin – one of two on the vanity top – came to the design party.
Additionally, with design nothing exists in a vacuum and the gracious ensuite also includes a perfect match for its sculptural basins – a freestanding curvaceous tub.
Basin: Omvivo Venice, Reece
Benchtop: Prime Oak Wood Matt, Polytec, from Three Dimensional Cabinets
5. Pedestal perfection
Studio del Castillo
The brief was to design an atmospheric powder room and, along with other surprising inclusions, this black marble pedestal basin draws the eye.
As well as bringing undeniable drama, this slender contemporary element takes up only limited floor space – a great option if room to move is limited and if you don’t need the storage space that’s essential in a fully functional bathroom.
Basins/tap: Falper
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Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
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Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
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