Small basins - pointers and recommendations?

[c128]

I've been toying with the idea of fitting a small hand basin in our separate toilet - we live in a 50s bungalow with a separate toilet/bathroom, and it seems to have been the vogue to have a toilet without any direct means of washing your hands...

The thing is, space is very limited in the toilet, so I need something as small as possible. I've done a bit of a Google about, but I wondered whether anyone had any recommendations?

 

[oilman]

What about a caravan type unit? They are small. The on problem with small is it is difficult to keep the water in the basin, as it splashes outside easily.

 

[c128]

Oooo...good idea, wouldn't have thought of that! A bit of Googling with "caravan" does indeed throw up some possibles...thanks.

 

[JohnD]

you can get a corner basin, or one that slots into a cavity wall.

Not keen on either, but they do take up very little room.

 

[c128]

...or one that slots into a cavity wall.

Now, I had thought of that too, although largely based on seeing that type of basin in supermarkets/McDonalds etc However...I couldn't find any when searching - any idea where you might find such a thing? I feel like I'm missing a key term here in searching for examples on-line - such as "wall inset" or some such thing - but no joy...

 

[c128]

Well, alot of searching around and I've still not thrown-up much.

Any idea where I might be able to find a basin that can slots into a cavity wall?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What about the one 3rd down on the left: http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk/homeowner/productcatalogue.aspx?r=1&m=25&s=1#569

 

[c128]

What about the one 3rd down on the left: http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk/homeowner/productcatalogue.aspx?r=1&m=25&s=1#569[/QUOTE]

Ahh, that's interesting - thanks . That's the first "proper" basin I've seen of a very small size and definitely something worth sizing up.

I'm still intrgued by something that might fit into a cavity wall...anyone know of any info available on-line? Doubtless this isn't a great idea and would be more work than is worth it, but the idea of saving as much space as possible does appeal to me...[/i]