Vessel sink size question

[Watson524]

Hi everyone,

DIYer here with a question for the experts. We're replacing a cracked pedestal sink in a very small powder room with no storage with a vanity (door in middle, open sides so it won't make the room look much smaller and raised legs for flow underneath) and a vessel sink, totally on top of a counter we're going to make out of 22 - 24" tile. The counter top will be 30.5" wide and about 21 - 22" deep less back/side splashes.

Are there recommended guidelines for the size of a vessel sink vs the countertop surface? I'm thinking we will off set the faucet to a 1 or 2 o'clock position to allow for some extra space (one of the reasons for getting away from the pedestal is because there's no countertop at all for even a soap dispenser and it's perched precariously at the edge of the sink next to the faucet)

I'm thinking a 16 - 16.5" vessel may be too big but I'm not sure.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jadnashua]

Safest thing is to cut out some mockups from say cardboard and see for yourself. While they can be more expensive, to save room, you might also want to consider a wall mounted valve/spout. I don't have much of any experience with this type of sink, so won't add more other than if you get a drain with a grate, many people find it's tough to get things to drain well if it has small holes or grid.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Watson524]

Thanks for the tip on the templates. I am going with a water pump looking faucet so I cant wall mount it. I was reading about the different types of drains an I don't think I'm worried about overflow issues since it's a limited use powder room sink so I will likely go with the solid one but the slow draining issue is good to know about