Know Your Vanity Basin Designs & How to Choose the Perfect One for Your Bathroom

Has your mind taken up with a vanity basin design for your bathroom? Vanities offer a lot to the looks and functions of your bathroom. Imagine having adequate storage to keep all bathroom solutions, linen, soap and other self-care items in the bath itself. Vanity basins with storage units can enable all these benefits.

What are Bathroom Vanities?

Vanity basins are a version of washbasins that can be mounted on a counter or tabletop. Unlike wall-mounted wash basins, these units are fixed or kept on a flat counter, where you can also place other useful stuff like soap dispensers.

Vanity basin designs can come with and without a faucet hole. If you are installing a vanity basin without a faucet hole, install the faucets on the wall or the counter. Such basins will use a tall pillar tap if mounted on the counter.

Types of Bathroom Vanity Basins?

Various vanity basin designs can be suitable for your bathroom, considering the space and countertop preferences. Johnson Bathroom offers three types of vanity basins for Indian bathrooms:

• Over-the-counter vanity basins
• Under-the-counter vanity basins
• Countertop or Tabletop Vanity basins

The three vanity basin designs fit into different interior and space aspects of a bathroom. For instance, over-the-counter basins are fixed into the counter yet maintain a visible frame over it. This could be good from a cleaning and maintenance perspective, as all visible areas are accessible.

Under-the-counter wash basins have the entire bowl under the vanity counter. So, only the cavity of the bowl is visible and accessible from the outside.

Johnson’s Grace Slim Vanity basin eliminates the need for a separate counter by combining the basin with the counter and giving a uniform platform for the vanity.

Tabletop or countertop vanity basins are the most versatile category of vanity basins of the three. These basins allow you to create a unique and elegant bathroom interior. This vanity basin design includes free-standing basins (415mm tall), round basins, small square and corner basins for smaller bathrooms and a variety of other unique bowl shapes for the basin.

Some vanity basin designs, like Johnson’s Avante, Toro, and Fusion table-top basins, are available with germ-free coating for extra hygiene.

Why Do You Need A Vanity Unit?

Vanity units add many benefits to your bathroom. Vanity basins bring order to your bathroom. They provide storage space, a platform to hold soap dishes, tumbler holders, dispensers and other accessories. Here are a few solid reasons why you need to have vanity basins in your bathroom:

• Storage Space: Vanity basin units typically come with built-in cabinets or drawers, providing valuable storage space for bathroom essentials such as towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and more. This helps keep your bathroom organised and clutter-free, maximising the available space.

Johnson Bathrooms offers bath cabinets with a vanity basin and a medical (mirror) storage unit. The vanity basin cabinets are available in wall-hung and floor-mounted free-standing styles.

• Convenience and Accessibility: Having a vanity basin unit in your bathroom brings everything you need for your daily hygiene routine within easy reach. You can store your toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and other personal care items right at the sink, making them easily accessible and saving you time and effort.
• Style and Aesthetics: Vanity basin units come in a variety of designs, styles, and finishes, allowing you to choose one that complements your bathroom décor and enhances its overall aesthetics. It adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the space, becoming a focal point or statement piece.
• Countertop Space: The countertop of a vanity basin unit provides a flat surface where you can place additional items such as a soap dispenser, hand lotion, or decorative items. It offers a convenient area for organizing your everyday essentials and adding personal touches to your bathroom.
• Functional Integration: Vanity basin units often integrate other functional components, such as a mirror, lighting fixtures, or additional storage features. This integration enhances the functionality of the unit and eliminates the need for separate installations, saving both space and money.
• Water and Plumbing Management: Vanity basin units are designed to accommodate the plumbing fixtures required for a sink. They have pre-cut holes or spaces for installing faucets, drain pipes, and other plumbing connections. This ensures proper water management and prevents leaks or water damage.
• Value Addition: Adding a vanity basin unit to your bathroom can increase the value of your home. It is a desirable feature that potential buyers or renters look for, as it provides functionality, convenience, and a visually appealing element in the bathroom.

How to Choose the Right Kind of Vanity?

Selecting the right vanity basin design and cabinet unit depends on your bathroom aesthetics, your taste, and your budget. However, there can be other factors to consider as well. The following steps should simplify your search for the best vanity basin for your bathroom:

• Assess Your Bathroom Space

Measure the available space in your bathroom where you intend to install the vanity wash basin. Consider the width, depth, and height to determine the appropriate size of the basin that will fit in the allocated area and leave enough space for movement.

Smaller bathrooms can use corner vanity basins or smaller bowls that can be installed in a corner.

• Determine Your Style and Theme

Consider the overall style and theme of your bathroom. Decide whether you prefer a modern, minimalist, traditional, or rustic look. This will help you choose a vanity wash basin that harmonizes with the existing aesthetic and enhances the overall design of your bathroom.

• Consider the Material: Vanity washbasins are available in various materials such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, stainless steel, and natural stone. Ceramic washbasins are the best in terms of durability, maintenance, and aesthetics. The non-porous material can be given anti-fungal properties to increase hygiene.
• Decide on the Mounting Type

Vanity washbasins can be mounted in different ways, including countertop, free-standing, over or under-counter.

• Evaluate Basin Shape and Design

Vanity washbasins come in a range of shapes, including round, square, rectangular, oval, and asymmetrical. Choose a shape that complements the overall design of your bathroom and aligns with your style preferences.

• Assess Faucet Compatibility

Consider the compatibility of the vanity wash basin with the faucet style you prefer. Check if the basin has pre-drilled holes for the faucet and if the configuration (single-hole, three-hole, or wall-mounted) matches your chosen faucet type.

• Think about Storage Needs

Determine if you require additional storage space in the vanity wash basin unit. Consider whether you want cabinets, drawers, or open shelving to store bathroom essentials.

You can build the storage unit separately or purchase a complete bath cabinet with a vanity basin and mirror storage.

• Is it Within Your Budget?

Determine your budget for the vanity wash basin, including any additional installation or plumbing costs. You can consider the prices for the basin, counter, storage unit, and faucet for a complete assessment.

How Far Should Vanity Unit Be from the Toilet?

First of all, you should choose a vanity basin as per the size of your bathroom. It should be large enough to function and small enough to leave ample space for movement. Since both water closets and washbasins are in the same small room, there should be ample distance between them. It is for the following reasons:

• Hygiene
• Free movement

This distance can be 20 to 30 cm between the fixtures.

Vanity Basins in a Modern Bathroom Design

Vanity basins can add to the elegance and functionality of your bathroom interior. Adding a vanity to your bathroom gives you a chance to add compact furniture and storage to organise it. Select a vanity washbasin as per your preferences, budget, and the size of your bathroom.

Also, you can install a vanity basin outside the bath if it goes well within your home interior design. You can also seek recommendations from professionals before making a final decision. Visit the nearest Johnson Bathrooms’ Experience Centre to see your vanity choices in action before buying.

Experience Centres can provide valuable information about the quality, functionality, and durability of different vanity wash basin options at Johnson Bathrooms.

FAQ

1. Where should a vanity basin be placed?

Ans. A vanity basin can be placed in or outside of the bathroom. The vanity counter can follow the home interior theme for outside placement and will fit seamlessly into the home interior. Inside the bathroom, the vanity should be placed in such a way that it doesn’t obstruct movement and entry.

2. Which shape of the wash basin is best?

Ans. You can install any shape of vanity basin, provided it fits within the size limit for your bathroom and vanity. For extra small bathrooms, i.e., less than 4 feet wide corner vanity basins are a better choice.

3. Which type of basin is best for a bathroom?

Ans. Vanity basins are considered the best choice for bathrooms as they provide additional space for placing items of regular use. You can also build storage units under the vanity and organise your bathroom further.