Four basin configurations for modern bathrooms

Wall-hung basins with an integrated countertop are available in a wide range of designs, turning the ceramic surface of the basin into a useful additional space for toiletries.

The Inspira collection features basins made from Fineceramic®, a new generation of ceramic developed by Roca. The collection includes a wall-hung basin design, which comes in three sizes; all of them include storage space at the back, around the tap. The medium-sized basin features an additional area on the right of the basin; the largest basin also includes extra countertop space to the left, which is perfect for people who wish to leave their everyday bathroom essentials easy to hand. Opting for a coloured basin in your bathroom will instantly add interest to any design scheme; in addition to the standard white finish, the Inspira wall-hung basins are available in Coffee, Onyx, Pearl, Beige and Matt White.

The Prisma and The Gap ranges also offer wall-hung basins with plenty of shelf space, allowing you to select whether you want the countertop area to the left or right of the bowl. Additionally, the Prisma collection includes a handy towel-rail which can be attached to the side of the basin, combining functionality and design!

Nothing is as simple and elegant as a washbowl sitting on top of a wooden shelf. Manufactured from guaranteed waterproof MDF, the Savana countertop comes in two finishes; City Oak and Gloss White, and is compatible with up to ten different over-countertop basin collections.

The functional design of The Gap on-countertop basin suits most bathroom schemes, and looks particularly sophisticated on the Gloss White Savana shelf (first picture below).

The Inspira on-countertop models come in three designs: Round (second picture below), Soft or Square. They’re all manufactured in Fineceramic® and available in six colours. The Beyond collection of on-countertop coloured basins feature a bold curved design, which looks great in a contemporary setting. They can also be installed in a double-basin configuration (third picture below), which is a practical choice for family bathrooms.

And lastly, the organic Ohtake basins will bring a focal point to any bathroom. Available in two sizes and a range of colours, by combining the Ohtake with a wooden countertop; either the Savana or a custom-made shelf (fourth picture below), you can create a beautiful nature-inspired space.

If the combination of a basin and countertop doesn’t give you enough storage, a furniture unit is your answer. By placing an on-countertop basin on top of a vanity unit, you can create a practical and design-led solution. Pictured here is the Beyond base unit with an on-countertop basin from the same collection. These vanity units are available in the City Oak and White Gloss finishes, and come in a number of lengths, to suit bathrooms of all sizes. The countertop of the Beyond base unit is manufactured from a durable mineral resin called Surfex®, and resembles concrete for a contemporary look.

Our last suggestion is to consider in-countertop basins. These basins are partly set into the countertop shelf or into the base unit. An example is the Carmen collection. The Carmen in-countertop basin can either be combined with one of the collection’s base units (pictured), or it can be installed on a custom-made shelf. The Carmen base units are manufactured from wood, and feature a marble slab on top: the white in-countertop basin will look beautiful half-sunk into the natural stone.

Other collections that include in-countertop basins are the Beyond and Inspira ranges; all of these basins come in six colour options and can be combined with either a base unit or a shelf.