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Wall-hung vs
pedestal basins
While traditional pedestal
sanitaryware remains a popular,
elegant and cost-effective option,
owners of small bathrooms
should consider wall-hung fittings
as an alternative.
Wall-hung basins are a good
idea in small spaces for a number
of reasons. Firstly, they keep floor
space free, meaning you could
incorporate some storage units
beneath, unlike pedestal models.
They also help to create more
floor space visually.
They come in corner and
compact models (although you
shouldn’t go too small in family
bathrooms) and can be mounted
at a height that suits you, as
opposed to pedestals, which are
at a fixed height.
On the downside, you will need
to consider how the plumbing
will be concealed. Choosing a
semi-pedestal model overcomes
this in most cases, as would fitting
a storage unit beneath.
You will also need to check that
your wall will take the weight of
the new basin.6
Which loo
is for you?
Firstly, bear in mind that
a minimum clearance space
of 510mm is required in front
of any toilet, while 760mm is
recommended. With that in mind,
there are three main options
when it comes to choosing a new
toilet: close-coupled, back-to-wall
and wall-hung.