Counter Top Basins

Counter top basins (often called vessel basins) sit above the worktop rather than dropping into it. This creates a clear focal point and lets you pick a basin shape that suits the room, from compact cloakrooms to larger family bathrooms. They’re a popular choice when you’re keeping an existing vanity but want the basin area to look newer, or when you’re building a fitted furniture layout and want the basin to stand out.

Main benefits and common use cases

• Gives a modern, design-led look without needing a full bespoke unit.
• Works well on vanity tops in ensuites, family bathrooms, and guest bathrooms.
• Offers flexibility on placement, so you can centre it or offset it to suit storage and mirrors.
• Pairs neatly with fitted WC furniture, including Back to Wall Toilet Cabinets, for a coordinated finish.

Design options, finishes, and features

• Common shapes include round bowls, soft-square designs, and wider rectangular basins.
• Most options are ceramic, stone resin, or marble-effect materials, with different rim heights and bowl depths.
• Some basins come with a tap hole; others suit wall-mounted taps or tall vessel mixers.
• For a bolder scheme, browse black counter top basins.
• If you want stone-look styling across the room, browse Marble Luxe counter top basins.

Compatible products and related items

• Pairs with tall vessel basin taps or wall-mounted taps, plus a matching basin waste (slotted if the basin has an overflow).
• Often matched with bottle traps, isolation valves, and vanity units with a cut-out or flat top.
• A practical choice for a clean, simple look is the Europa Maltese 590x390 1TH white ceramic counter top basin (A7).

Counter Top Basins give you an easy way to add style and flexibility to your basin area, while keeping the wider bathroom layout neat and consistent.