How to choose a basin and sink !

Choosing a basin...

When selecting a new basin, give consideration to the spacial requirements as well as the plumbing. Try standing in front of the proposed position. You can cut a piece of cardboard roughly to size and hold it in front of you. Is there enough room for you to wash? Is there enough room for the door to open and close without having to do a jig to get in or out of the room?

Here are the common types of bathrooms sinks and their features:

1.Pedestal Sinks

Pedestal sinks are known for its sophisticated style and its large bowl. Most of them can create a visually enlarged and luxurious setting. There are also petite sizes for small bathroom areas. Pedestal sinks, however, do not have undercounter storage so you might want to consider adding shelves or looking for closet space.
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2.Vanity (Drop-in) Sinks

These sinks fit right into a vanity of counter tops and are the easiest to install. You can also maintain an undercounter storage space just below so this can save you some space especially if your area is not that spacious.
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3.Undermount (Recessed) Sinks

Undercounter sinks create a clean, distinctive look. Because there is no rim or "lip" above the counter to catch soap & debris, they are the easiest to cleanup. The faucet is mounted directly to the countertop in undercounter sink installations, creating an opportunity for unique & creative faucet placement.
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4. Wall Hung (wall-mount ) Basins

Wall hung basins, as the name implies, are hung directly on the wall. Small cloakroom basins (which are also suitable for an en-suite bathroom) are attached using special brackets while larger wall hung basins rest on a special semi-pedestal. It is important that the wall chosen for this type of basin is structurally sound.
Wall hung basins have no pedestal touching the floor so they can make the room feel more "open". This should be taken into consideration when establishing a design for a small bathroom. .
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5. Console Lavatories

Console lavatory sinks are classic but the designs have modernized. The bases of this type of sink appear to look like an outline do that the plumbing is exposed. It is usually made of iron or stainless steel legs that have an opening at the top where the sink can be dropped. The bases are usually attached with towel racks or glass shelves. There are lots of varied styles for bases and basins that you could choose from.
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6. above counter (Vessel ) Sinks

These bowel-shaped sinks sit on top of a countertop or a vanity instead of it being sunk into the countertop or vanity itself. Currently, there are a lot of vessel sink styles to choose from and in a variety of materials. They can be quite pricey but they can give your bathroom the stunning look that you want.
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More Options about basin and toilets

Here's a few things to consider when finding the basin and sink that's right for you.

Materials and care

Bathroom sinks are available in many materials including vitreous china, cast iron, fireclay, glass, stainless steel, brass, nickel, copper, marble, and stone.

Handpainted finishes are more delicate by nature, requiring special attention when cleaning.

Glass sinks are much tougher than they look, but like other premium materials such as brass and nickel, will show water spots if not wiped down after use.

Basin Sizes

There is no standard basin size but the most common is probably approx. 550 x 400mm. Some luxury basins are considerably bigger than this while most cloakroom and en-suite basins are smaller.

Faucets

What type of faucet will you choose? Faucets come in all shapes & styles. Don't put a tiny faucet on a big, bold sink & vice-versa. Finally, make sure the sink you take home has the correct hole punchings for your faucets, usually 4" or 8".