Bathroom Basins & Sinks

Our bathroom basins are sorted by how they install, which is the first thing to settle before you choose a shape or finish. Whether you call it a basin or one of the bathroom sinks, you will find compact wash basins for the powder room, statement bowls for the main ensuite and a vanity basin for every benchtop depth in between.

Shop bathroom basins by installation type

Each style suits a different vanity, benchtop and room size. Start with the one that matches your layout, then filter by size and colour.

• Above counter basins: sit on top of the benchtop as a feature piece and pair with a tall mixer or wall spout.
• Semi recessed basins: part of the bowl drops into the vanity and the front overhangs it, ideal for shallow cabinets and narrow rooms.
• Undermount basins: fixed beneath a stone or solid surface benchtop for a seamless edge you can wipe straight into the bowl.
• Wall hung basins: mount directly to the wall with no cabinet underneath, freeing up floor space in powder rooms and small ensuites.
• Pedestal basins: stand on their own base, from classic forms to sculptural freestanding designs.
• Fluted basins: ribbed above counter bowls that add texture to a simple vanity.

Choosing a vanity basin that fits

Measure the vanity width and depth first, then allow room either side of the bowl for tapware and a little bench space. As a rough guide, compact basins of around 350 to 450mm wide suit powder rooms and narrow vanities, while main bathrooms usually take a basin of 500 to 600mm.

Our range covers that spread. The Otti London measures 390 x 390mm, the Bella Vista Thalios undermount is 530 x 360mm, and the Otti Noosa runs to 585 x 385mm. If your vanity is shallower than the basin you love, a semi recessed model lets the bowl project past the cabinet front instead of cramming the bench.

Tap holes, tapware and wastes

Check the tap configuration before you order. Some basins come with a tap hole for a deck-mounted mixer; others have no tap hole, so the mixer is drilled into the benchtop or the water comes from a wall spout. Browse basin mixers and wall spouts once you know which setup you need.

The waste matters too. A basin with an overflow needs a slotted waste so water can drain through the overflow channel, while a basin without one takes an unslotted waste. Our bath and basin wastes list both types.

Bathroom basin materials

• Ceramic: glazed, hard-wearing and easy to wipe down. The everyday choice for most family bathrooms.
• Solid surface: a smooth, matte composite that feels warm to the touch. Browse our solid surface basins from Otti and Bella Vista.
• Concrete: heavier, textured and individual. See the concrete basin range for raw and coloured finishes.
• Steel: the Meir Lavello round basin comes in Shadow, Brushed Nickel and Champagne to match Meir tapware.

Bathroom basins vs bathroom sinks: is there a difference?

Not really. In Australia, “basin” usually describes the bowl in a bathroom and “sink” the bowl in a kitchen or laundry, but people search for both and mean the same product. If you are fitting out a kitchen or laundry as well, our kitchen and laundry sinks are built for heavier daily use.

See our basins in person

Our New Farm showroom has basins on display beside vanities and tapware, so you can check scale, finish and tap position in person. The team works through these decisions with homeowners, builders and designers every week and can talk you through cut-outs, waste types and lead times before you order. Prefer to buy online? Delivery starts from $50, Zip Pay is available, and trade accounts are open to builders and designers. If you have a question first, get in touch and we will help you narrow it down.

Brands in our bathroom basins range include Otti, Bella Vista, Nood Co., Fienza, Meir and Timberline, chosen for glaze quality and consistent sizing as much as for looks.

Bathroom basin FAQs

What size bathroom basin do I need?

Work back from the vanity. Leave space on each side for the mixer and a little bench, and check the basin depth against the cabinet depth. Compact basins around 350 to 450mm suit powder rooms; main bathrooms usually take 500 to 600mm.

What is the difference between semi recessed and inset basins?

An inset basin sits fully within the benchtop with its rim resting on the surface. A semi recessed basin sits partly in the vanity, with the front projecting past the cabinet, so it works on shallower vanities.

Do I need an overflow on my basin?

It is not compulsory for most residential basins, but it does help prevent spills if a tap is left running. Whatever you choose, match the waste: slotted for a basin with an overflow, unslotted for one without.

Can an undermount basin go under any benchtop?

It needs a benchtop with a finished, water-resistant cut edge, such as natural stone, engineered stone, porcelain or solid surface. Laminate is generally not suitable because the exposed cut edge can swell.

Which bathroom basin is easiest to clean?

Gloss ceramic is the quickest to wipe down. Undermount basins also make cleaning easy, as you can wipe the benchtop straight into the bowl with no rim to catch grime.