Beautiful Basins

Basins are an essential component in any bathroom, but alongside their practicality, they can also add aesthetic value. 

Instead of opting for a plain ceramic sink, choose a metal basin to add lavishness to your lavatory. From The Anvil's basins are a fantastic option, available in stunning finishes like Brass, Copper and Nickel.

In this blog, we'll take a closer look at each of these metal basins...

Nickel Basins

From The Anvil's Nickel has subtle yellow undetones which create a feeling of warmth and comfort, particularly in smaller spaces like bathrooms. Nickel  basins look wonderful when paired with muted and bold colours alike, with shades of pink and blue offering a beautiful contrast.

From The Anvil's basins are available in sleek Smooth Nickel or a more decorative Hammered Nickel finish. Smooth Nickel is great for a simplistic, modern appearance, whereas Hammered Nickel offers a more intricate texture that brings drama to any bathroom.

Copper Basins

Copper is an increasingly popular choice in bathrooms, offering a more luxurious look than traditional steel. Its warm tones and rich hue create a true sense of grandeur. For a cohesive look, pair your Copper basin with matching copper taps, or opt for a more contemporary look by mixing with Matt Black faucets. 

Styling your Copper basin with smooth marble or black quartz is an excellent way to create a glamourous interior, whereas natural timber and white cabinetry will give a more rustic look.

It's also important to consider the shape of your basin. Oval basins are the most common choice as they're ergonomic and easy to clean, but Round basins are a fabulous alternative, offering a sense of symmetry which instantly softens any space. From The Anvil's Round basins are both narrower and deeper than their Oval counterparts, helping preserve precious surface area without compromising overall size.

Brass Basins

Brass has been a household favourite for centuries and it's easy to see why. It's as beautiful as it is hardwearing, offering a great depth of reflection that glistens in the light. From The Anvil's Smooth and Hammered Brass sinks work well with painted finishes including shades of green, blue, and grey. Deep earthy tones complement brass, and organic materials like wood and marble highlight its natural beauty.

How to Style Your Basin

When choosing a basin, it's important to ensure it complements your interior. An excellent way to do this is by matching it to your lighting. For example, if you choose a Smooth Copper sink, pair it with one of From The Anvil's Smooth Copper pendant lights. Further elevate the look by coordinating the exterior of your pendant with the colour of your towels or other accent pieces. With our bespoke service, we can colour match your pendant to any colour of your choosing - the perfect way to create consistency throughout your space.

From The Anvil's Round sinks are perfectly symmetrical, lending them well to the Brindley and Flora pendant lights, whereas the Oval sinks are more elliptical, working well with the wider Harborne and Hockley pendants.

While many people recommend coordinating your taps to your sink, we advise against this and instead recommend matching your taps to your hardware instead. This way, the hardware flows seamlessly throughout the room, bringing a sense of harmony to the space. 

We recommend the following pairings:

• Smooth/Hammered Nickel sinks with Polished Nickel hardware.
• Smooth/Hammered Brass sinks with Aged Brass or Polished Brass hardware.
• Smooth/Hammered Copper sinks with Polished Bronze hardware.

For more interior inspiration, visit our Metal Plant Pots or How to Style Pendant Lights blogs.