There are several challenges that homeowners and designers can face when building or renovating a bathroom. The main issue is typically lack of square footage, as the case can be with older homes. Powder rooms also tend to have limited space to install the necessary bathroom fixtures since they are designed for infrequent use and, therefore, don’t demand the larger spaces that master bathrooms do. Accessibility issues can also play a major factor when a bathroom is being designed for someone who is wheelchair bound or otherwise disabled. Well suited bathroom sinks can be especially tricky to find in many of these situations. Wall hung bathroom sinks, also called wall mount bathroom sinks, are a great option to address all of the possible challenges described above.
What Are Wall Hung Bathroom Sinks?
A wall hung bathroom sink is, simply put, a sink fixture that is mounted to the wall of the bathroom, as opposed to being supported by a vanity cabinet or pedestal base. Using the support that can be provided by the sturdier beams within the bathroom wall, the sink is hung with a specially designed attachment method that allows it to bear a significant amount of weight without any support underneath. While wall mount bathroom sinks have been common in public restrooms in both retail and industrial locations for many years, they are just now beginning to emerge on the residential market.
What Are The Benefits Of Wall Mount Bathroom Sinks?
With regards to space saving ability, wall mount sinks are ideal because they not only eliminate the supporting structure of a traditional sink, they also open up the space underneath the sink for other uses. Whether it be room to place a wastebasket, magazine holder, or towel rack, the open area beneath the sink allows you to take full advantage of your available floor space in the bathroom.
For individuals with disabilities, a wall mount sink is ideal for creating a handicap accessible bathroom. The elimination of the supporting vanity cabinet or pedestal makes it much easier for an individual in a wheelchair to pull up closer to the sink. This makes it much simpler for the individual to perform routine tasks, such as washing their hands or brushing their teeth. Unlike many modifications that are often made to better accommodate those with specials needs, the installation of a wall mount sink is a fairly affordable option.
Like any other type of sink, wall mount sinks can be made form nearly any material, including porcelain, ceramic, stone, or composite. They can be flat fronted or rounded, have a square or rounded basin, and can be designed with a variety of modern, vintage, or traditional designs. The plumbing lines for wall mount sinks is often run directly into the wall, completely out of sight. Other options for the lines including hiding them within a built in panel that extends below the sink, extending just far enough from the wall to contain the plumbing lines, or simply leaving them exposed. When the lines are left in open view, they are typically crafted from more decorative materials such as chrome, as opposed to a less visually appealing PVC.
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