If you have a small bathroom in your home that you are thinking about remodeling, then you might be wondering what kind of sink would be most appropriate. There are basically five different kinds of bathroom sinks including vanity sinks, console sinks, pedestal sinks, basin sinks, and wall mounted sinks. Some of these styles are more appropriate for small bathrooms than others.

If you are finishing a small powder room or half bathroom then you might want to think about a pedestal sink. These bathroom spaces rarely need much storage or countertop space so the pedestal is perfect since it has a very small footprint.

If you are finishing a full bathroom that is on the smaller side then you should probably think about console sinks. Console sinks are units that have the sink attached to the wall in the back and then supported by two legs in the front. The space underneath the sink is empty, and there a small amount of countertop space. The open space under the sink gives the impression that the bathroom is larger than it really is. You can store baskets underneath if you need some storage space, but you will still be able to see through that open space and will give the bathroom a more open and airy feel. If this is your master bathroom then you can even find a design for a double console sink for small bathroom spaces. The double console sinks usually have a third leg in between the two basins.

Both vanity sinks and basin sinks are better suited to larger bathrooms. The reason for this is that the vanity sink is a large cabinet with an undermount or drop in sink. The large box in the center of a small bathroom will make the space feel cramped if you are not careful. Nevertheless, there are small bathroom vanity sinks. The cabinets usually have only one door rather than two like what you would find in a larger bathroom. Basins also need to sit on top of a cabinet or vanity of some kind. The console style is not appropriate for basin sinks because they are often heavy and you want to make sure that you have a solid base to rest them on.

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