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How to Shop Online for Your Bathroom Basin

Unless you’ve been living under a particularly out of the way rock, you’re likely aware that online shopping is now the norm for most products. In spite of this, many homeowners are reluctant to buy their bathroom basins online - even after taking the greater selection into account - since it can be difficult to find what you’re looking for without seeing the sink in the flesh.

However, it’s just as easy to find your bathroom fixtures online when you know how to look.

1. Measure the space in your bathroom

Online stores, like ourselves, will show how much space a basin will take up, so start by seeing how much you have to spare. Remember, the centre of the sink should be around 12 inches from the closest wall, and you’ll need to be sure that no doors will be blocked once it has been installed.

When looking at the ideal height, remember that most sinks are about 35 inches from the ground, but keep in mind that this can be trickier to measure when you choose a countertop or sunken bowl.

2. Calculate your budget

Now you know how much space you have to play with, it’s time to work out how much you’re willing to spend; sinks can range from under £50 to nearly £1000, so keeping your budget in mind is crucial. Luckily, one of the best things about shopping online is being able to see the lowest priced options first. Once you hit your budget, you can stop looking.

3. Check out different styles

Undoubtedly the most advantageous part of shopping for a sink online is the fact that you’ll be able to select from an extensive range of choices. This means that you can decide upon a style and find several options to suit it, so don’t worry about being too niche when deciding upon what you’re after.


Shopping for a bathroom basin online isn’t just easier than shopping in a traditional store, it also lets you find more options and stay within your budget more easily, so there’s no excuse not to get online and start searching.