Sinks Buyers Guide

• Pedestal Sinks: Standalone units that do not require a vanity.
• Wall-Mounted Sinks: Attached directly to the wall, saving floor space.
• Vessel Sinks: Bowl-like sinks that sit on top of the counter.
• Undermount Sinks: Mounted beneath the countertop for a seamless look.
• Drop-In/Top-Mount Sinks: Installed from above the counter with a visible rim.
• Console Sinks: Combination of a wall-mounted sink and a small countertop with legs.

• Ceramic/Porcelain: Classic, durable, and easy to clean.
• Glass: Modern and stylish, often used for vessel sinks.
• Natural Stone: Elegant options like granite or marble.
• Solid Surface: Engineered materials that can mimic natural stone and offer seamless integration.

• Measure the available space in your bathroom.
• Consider the sink’s depth, width, and height to ensure it fits comfortably.
• Ensure it complements the bathroom’s overall design and accommodates your needs.

• Wall-Mounted Sinks: Save floor space and create a minimalist look.
• Pedestal Sinks: Compact and elegant, taking up less space than vanities.
• Corner Sinks: Utilise unused corner space effectively.

The most traditional form of basin is the pedestal basin, which offers a neat way of concealing all those unsightly pipes while offering one or two tap holes. However, recently, in search of more contemporary designs, bathroom designers have started to offer back-to-wall basins as an alternative.

Back-to-wall basins, sometimes known as the wall hung basin, are designed to offer the same advantages of a pedestal basin while taking up a smaller space. They are ideal for compact bathrooms but because of the popularity of the design, they are also available in larger spaces for those with more space.

Typically, back-to-wall basins are available with one or two tap holes and have the advantage of creating additional floor space. They are also considered more hygienic as you don’t have the difficulty of trying to clean behind a pedestal.

There are several companies offering back-to-wall basins including:

Ambience Bain back-to-wall units: The range of Ambience Bain back-to-wall units are designed as part of luxurious bathroom suites.

Keuco back-to-wall units: High-tech perfection is the order of the day with the Keuco back-to-wall units that take German bathroom design to a new level.

Montrose back-to-wall units: Montrose is a specialist in offering space-saving bathroom furniture in a range of styles and colours and its Montrose back-to-wall units are no exception.

If you’re interested in a back-to-wall basin for your home check out what’s available at EKCO, the German bathroom specialist, which offers premium bathrooms throughout Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland including: Ambience Bain back-to-wall units, Montrose back-to-wall units and Keuco back-to-wall units.