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Corner Sinks

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For those that are tight on space corner sinks are just about the setup you can imagine.  They do their job, do it well, and hardly take up any space at all.  There are quite a few different styles and designs of these sinks, so in this post I want to break it all down for you so that you know what to expect when it’s time to go shopping.  This post is geared both towards those who are replacing an existing sink, as well as those who are doing a brand new installation.

Let’s hop to it!

Corner Kitchen Sinks

Kitchens that are painfully small usually benefit the most from a well designed corner sink.  This is because most of the other appliances in there are so small and under performing that having something that is small, yet does its job well, is extremely gratifying.

Elkay makes a double basin sink that is designed for corners.  This thing is absolutely sweet (see pic)!  It is designed to give you the most sink space with the smallest footprint possible.  I was able to help with an installation of this sink a little while back, and it looks fantastic and works great.  The only thing that you have to watch out for is swinging a long spouted faucet from one basin to the other while the water is running, it might spray water all over the floor as it passes the apex of the corner.  A smaller faucet, or even better, a bar faucet, would be perfect for this application.

There are other corner kitchen sinks available, but none that I’ve seen can match the looks and function of this Elkay model.

Corner Bathroom Sinks

Corner sinks for bathrooms are pretty standard fair.  They are almost always porcelain and wall mounted, but the do work well and save a ton of space in cramped bathrooms.

We wrote a post on cloakroom sinks a while back, and I think that some of the tips there should be rehashed here.  You can get some very modern and fashionable designs in  bathroom corner sinks, and one of the hottest trends right now is the long rectangle look.  These are stunning looking sinks, but will have problems when there is too much water pressure.  When you look at a regular style sink it has a rounded basin for a reason, it splashed water back towards the drain.  These rectangular sinks don’t have that quality, so they will shoot water all over the walls and floor.  You can either be ready with a mop every time someone washes their hands, or you can reduce the water pressure to the faucet.  You can do this by tightening the water valves on the hot and cold sides of the plumbing, look to where the pipes meet the wall to find these.

Corner Pedestal Sinks

If you’re looking for something different than the regular corner bathroom sink, pedestal sinks are a great choice.  Their design alone is more stylish than a wall mounted sink, so most any of them you choose will be an improvement.  There are hundreds of different styles and price ranges for these sinks, you can get a stylish one for less than $200, or go all out and spend $500 or $600 for a designer brand.

When shopping for a pedestal sink you want to make sure that it matches with your style of plumbing.  If the sink that you currently have drains into the wall, that’s the style of sink you want.  If it drains into the floor (rare), you can find pedestal sinks that match as well.

Corner sinks are one of the biggest space savers in the home.  With some planning and shopping around you can get a sink that works just as well as their larger brethren.  Be smart, be patient, and do your research.  You’re going to find the perfect one for your home and your budget.

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  4. Choosing A Cloakroom Basin Sink
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  6. Glass Basin Sinks
  7. Bar Sinks
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  9. Cloakroom Sink Units
  10. What’s The Best Small Cloakroom Sink?

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