With a bathroom sink, you want the layout to suit your personal preferences. So a basin with a tap on the right for right-handers and left for left-handers.
With this in mind, the location of your plumbing may also influence which side to place your tap on. So, if you’re selecting a washbasin with a tap hole on one side, knowing whether it is a left-hand or right-hand option is very important.
So, where do you begin when making your decision?
Table of contents:
- What is a left-hand basin?
- Wall hung vanities and bowl position
- How to select the correct-handed basin
What is a left-hand basin?
When you’re facing the basin, the tap hole will be on the left-hand side with the bowl to the right. The tap hole is normally placed at the far side of the basin, so most sinks can’t be used as both left- and right-handed. These holes are often offset in the corner, but manufacturing varies depending on the preferred placement of the tap.
There are several bathroom sinks supplied with the tap hole in the centre or without a tap hole at all to accommodate wall-hung taps. This removes the need to choose between left- or right-hand for these types of basins.
Wall-hung vanities can be supplied with a choice of bowl position
Some wall-hung vanity units come with basins that let you choose the bowl on the left or right, like this contemporary slate-grey model. Ensure you check whether tap placement is optional before buying to avoid installing it the wrong way round.
How to select the correct-handed basin
If optional basin placement isn’t available, make sure to:
- Check whether the basin is left- or right-handed via site or manufacturer.
- Consider whether the type of basin will be suitable for the bathroom plumbing alongside personal preference.
If you have any questions on whether to select a right- or left-hand basin, our basin experts will be happy to advise. Alternatively, give us a call on 01325 488 588 and we’ll be happy to help.
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