The bathroom is the most private space in the home, but the washbasin seems inconspicuous in this space. It occupies a small area and has a single function. In fact, the washbasin has a great impact on our mood. In the morning, it starts to be fresh and happy It is a day and night where you can wash away your tiredness and relax your body and mind, so choosing a suitable washbasin is a link that cannot be ignored in the bathroom.
Various materials
Because ceramic floor tiles are commonly used in bathrooms, ceramic basins are most widely used to match them. Generally speaking, basins below 500 yuan are made of ceramics. This kind of basin is more economical and durable. , but there are few changes in color and shape, basically all white, and the shape is mainly oval and semicircle;
Glass washbasin first appeared in the name of fashion design, and now it has been widely used, and derived from transparent glass, frosted glass, printed glass basin, etc., generally equipped with stainless steel brackets, which can show the taste of the owner.
The stainless steel basin and other steel accessories in the bathroom together bring out the unique modern texture of the industrial society, which is a bit cold, but has a very distinctive personality.
The marble basin is made of marble, the shape is simple and lively, and it is matched with the simple thick wooden bracket, which has a style.
Editor’s comment: The 1,000 to 5,000 yuan basins on the market are mid-to-high-end products. Products at this price range are rich in materials and styles, so you can see a variety of materials other than ceramics, such as tempered glass, stainless steel, and natural stone. The basins made of different styles are different, and the workmanship is exquisite.
vivid colors
Pure color In terms of color, traditional white and beige are no longer the protagonists. The trend of home furnishing personalization has driven the personalization of bathrooms. As far as washbasins are concerned, color first becomes a declaration of personality.
Editor’s comment: Light green, sea blue, bright yellow, pink and other colorful colors have become the palette of modern homes, expressing the owner’s emotions, making people feel alive and happy at the first sight.
Cultural taste In addition to the change of pure color, the infiltration of cultural taste also makes the white or ivory traditional ceramic basin show an elegant and elegant temperament.
Editor’s comment: Depicting various flowers, birds, insects and fish on the white tone adds a bit of interest, and there are more antique Tang poetry and Song poetry, which makes the bathroom no longer monotonous.
Material color sense Material changes also bring color changes.
Editor’s comment: Cloisonne washbasin has obvious color logo and classical meaning, but because of its high price, it is generally used in ☆-level hotels. There are also glazed glass basins, which have a plump color almost like glass, and the feeling of mutual infiltration is quite rich. It is a children’s bathroom. The best choice for rooms and design studios.
Integrated Basin
The traditional washbasin and the countertop are often connected together with silica gel, which is easy to accumulate dirt and black edges will appear after a long time of use. The integrated washbasin has a strong overall shape, is easy to clean and maintain, can use the space reasonably and flexibly, and can be chosen at will It can be installed on the wall or used with the bathroom cabinet, so the integrated washbasin is becoming more and more popular.
The editor recommends purchasing 3 steps:
Step 1: How to decide whether to choose a basin or a pedestal basin
It is recommended to choose a pedestal basin if the length of the countertop is less than 70 cm. If you choose a pedestal basin, it will not only affect the installation effect, but also make it difficult to choose a basin; secondly, it is better to choose a pedestal basin in the bathroom with low utilization rate (such as the guest bathroom). Simple and easy to use;
The width of the countertop is greater than 52 cm, and the length is greater than 70 cm. There is a lot of room to choose the basin. If the area of the bathroom is large, you can choose the basin or the integrated basin, and you can also customize the bathroom cabinet under the countertop.
Step 2: How to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic basins
The glaze is good or bad, because a good glaze does not hang dirty, the surface is easy to clean, and it is still bright as new after long-term use. When choosing, optional good.
Looking at the light and observing from multiple angles from the side of the ceramic, a good glaze should have no stains, pinholes, blisters and bubbles, and the surface is very smooth; it has good reflectivity to light and is uniform.
Gently touch the surface with your hands, it feels very flat and delicate; you can also touch the back, there should be a slight friction feeling of ‘sand and sand’.
Knock the surface with your hands, and the sound made by a good ceramic material is very crisp.
The third step: the cooperation of accessories and environment
When buying a faucet, you should consider the height of the basin, especially the basin above the counter, so that the faucet is not high enough.
Pay attention to the conditions of the installation location of the basin, such as whether it will affect the switch of the door, whether there is a suitable sewage outlet, whether there is a water pipe at the installation location, etc.
