One of the biggest dilemmas homeowners can face when renovating or building a bathroom with limited square footage is finding a way to fit all of the necessary fixtures into the room without making the room feel too cramped or overwhelmed by the fixtures themselves. They also need to make sure they are able to successfully fit all of the necessary fixtures into the room without running out of space. Even if the room is a guest bathroom or powder room, there still needs to be a way to efficiently fit a toilet and sink in the area. Bathroom sinks, especially can tend to take up a significant amount of room depending on their placement. Corner bathroom sinks, however, are much easier to work with in small spaces.
What Are Corner Bathroom Sinks?
Similar to a standard bathroom sink, a corner sink functions the same way, just taking on a different overall shape. Corner sinks are typically straight on the back two edges that rest flush against the corners of the bathroom walls. The front side can be either rounded or curved, depending on the design of the sink. Since the sink is mounted into a corner, instead of being flush up against a single wall, the plumbing lines are typically run into either a side wall or split between the two mounting wall to create a more symmetrical effect.
What Styles Of Corner Sinks Are Available?
Corner sinks are available in numerous design options, though some are more prevalent on the market than others. While vanity sinks, mounted into a cabinet that can be used for storage space, are rare due to the unique fitting requirements, they can be special ordered in some cases. Pedestal sinks, on the other hand, are quite popular as the slim, tapered design of the base of the sink works well in the confined area created by the corner placement. Wall mount sinks are also an option. The elimination of a supporting base creates an open space beneath the sink, further creating an illusion of a larger room.
Faucets on corner mount sinks tend to be mounted into the rear area of the sink in the space between where the two straight edges meet in the corner. Wall mount faucets are rarely seen since their placement would create an unbalanced visual effect. Modern faucet designs are becoming increasingly popular for corner sinks, especially single stem faucets. Some of the more striking styles in this category are bamboo faucets, giving off a distinctive Asian appeal. Another modern design that is gaining in popularity for corner sinks are ones that were originally designed for use with vessel sinks. Instead of the water flow coming from a downward facing spout, the water flows into a type of channel that is tilted slightly forward. Instead of a stream of water, the design creates more of a waterfall effect.
Regarding materials and composition, corner sinks are not limited by their design to any particular material being used to create bathroom sinks today. Porcelain and ceramic remain extremely popular choices, but finer stone such as marble and granite are also used on a regular basis. For the look of granite or marble at a cost just slightly higher than ceramic or porcelain, composite corner sinks are also an option.
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