Bored of Classic White Bathroom Basins? Try These Alternatives

Sleek white bathroom sinks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea – if you’re feeling the urge to try something different there are plenty of other options. Here we show you some great alternative bath ideas to implement. Take a look at these beautiful wash spaces to find inspiration on how to incorporate a basin that’s more than just functional.

Max out on marble

Inky blue upper walls and a minimal white lower wall provide a smart, plain backdrop in this wash space. The designer has added interest with other materials, such as the wicker storage baskets, the round mirror and the marble surface top – and the marble basin gives the space an added boost of texture. Its lighter shade helps it stand out against the grey marble vanity top and tie in with the bright white wall behind. A great alternative bath ideas for any home!

Barlow & Barlow Design

Make everything rosy

The owners of this bathroom have been brilliantly bold with colour, choosing two shades that don’t often appear in a wash space. A glossy herringbone pattern of emerald tiles surrounds a gorgeous pink basin, with a slightly iridescent surface. The sink is a standout feature in the room, but it looks right at home next to the complementary green hue. And a vintage dark wood vanity unit provides a warm bridge between the two colours.

Studio 30 Architects

Play with shapes

It’s a white sink, but not as we know it. The designers of this quirky wash space have shown just how creative you can be with some unassuming white, square tiles. Not only have they made the tiles appear to bend around the walls and floor, they’ve also tiled the whole surface of the sink. By aligning the joins on the wall and the basin, they’ve created an almost cartoon-like effect of a protruding wall. The monochrome scheme looks deceptively simple, but in fact the design is extremely clever.

Lovasi International

Bring in a vintage feel

For some artisan character in your bathroom, go for a patterned ceramic basin like this one. The pretty blue design has been hand painted and brings a vintage feel to the wash space. Add to the look by repurposing a vintage console for the vanity – here, the open shelves provide space to display more crafty ornaments, plants and storage items.

Chris Dyson Architects

Work in some wood

There’s something nautical about this bathroom, with its porthole window and small cabin-like dimensions. And the choice of wood for the wash basin and stand-in bath also resembles the materials you’d find on a boat. The wooden wall-hung sink gives a warm, cosy feel to the wash space and works with the floor, panelling and window frames. If you’re going for a wooden sink, make sure the surface has been fully protected to make it waterproof and hire a professional to fit it correctly with no potential for water to seep into the wood. Need a professional to install your wash space? Find bathroom designers and fitters in your area

DS Interior Design

Give it some metal

Bring some luxurious finishes to an all-white bathroom by choosing basins with a metallic surface. These round versions in a deep bronze hue add a glimmering dimension to the minimal space, and look stunning layered on top of the dark wood vanity shelf. If you’re choosing a sink that contrasts with the rest of the sanitary ware in your bathroom, create balance with cohesive surfaces. Here, the wood below the sinks ties in with the dark wood floor beneath the bath.

2LG Studio

Go back to black

Matt black surfaces are popular in homes at the moment, and they’re also appearing on sinks. These two round basins are a perfect addition to this bold, contemporary bathroom and work well with the fittings and hairpin legs on the vanity unit. To make sure your black sink doesn’t look too heavy in the space, keep the rest of the room simple and streamlined. Find more bathroom sinks in the Houzz Shop.

ALL & NXTHING

Gravitate to grey

Fancy a raw, industrial look? Go for a sink made of solid cast concrete. Here, the chunky concrete sink blends into the micro cement walls behind – creating one cohesive, water-resistant surface. Concrete has a soft, undulating texture but to prevent it from looking too brutal, make sure you include other elements elsewhere in the room. The brass fittings, plants and wooden sideboard here add a warm feel to the space.