Bathroom Sinks

Finding a sink that expresses your style is easier than ever today. Between material and color options, installation types, design styles and decorative options there is no shortage of opportunity to discover something that’s uniquely you. The following guide will help you select the option best suited to you and your home.

Measure Your Space

Sinks are generally available in standard sizes that coordinate with standard countertop cutouts. If you choose a vessel sink that rests on countertop, you’ll need to take into consideration things like the height and reach of the faucet as well. Also, if you’re planning to go with a pedestal sink rather than a vanity, you will need to ensure that it fits your space.

How Much Space Do You Have?

  1. Are you replacing an existing sink and working with the same exact footprint?
  2. Are you coordinating with a vanity or do you prefer a pedestal sink?
  3. Is there an existing faucet that may limit the height of the sink?
  4. Is the space plumbed for one or two sinks? If one, is it centered in the space or off to one side?
  5. Will your vanity accommodate the sink shapes you prefer–round, oval, rectangle or square?

How To Measure

  1. If this is a simple replacement, measure the length, width and height of your current sink and choose one with the same measurements.
  2. Measure width from side to side and length from front to back–where you measure will depend on the installation type. Be sure to refer to the specification sheet for exact dimensions.
  3. Height and depth are two separate measurements. Height is the full measure taken on the exterior from top to bottom. Depth is the interior measure of the basin and the depth of water it will hold. Sinks with an overflow are measured from the deepest point to the overflow only.

Use and Function

If you’re choosing a sink for a powder room where hand washing is the primary activity, you may prefer a shallow sink that makes more of a design statement. On the other hand, if this is a sink that will see lots of activity, including face washing and teeth brushing, a sink that is deeper may make more sense.