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Cute freestanding laundry sink ?

8 years ago

Wanting to find a laundry sink that's not super ugly (plastic), but also under $500. Have not picked out washer/dryer yet.


Here's where washer/dryer go. Laundry sink will be on left wall near window.


Any ideas?

Thanks!


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Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    check salvage yards, estate sales, flea marts, Restore, etc,,,and see if you can find one an older, cast iron one.

    what's the measurement from window to cabinet? you have enough room for appliances and sink?

    standard washer/dryer, side by side, is 54-57" or so? sink is another 18-22" ?





    you could find a iron cast off and paint it. then build a stand



    https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/alape-bucket-sink


  • 8 years ago

    If you have any Habitat for Humanity Restore Stores near you, discover the adventure of thrift store shopping. I like the "build your own stand" idea.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Sorry but what the h--l is acute laundry sink.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I'm sorry, but you have already committed to a style, that I think will not accept a stand alone novelty sink. The sink should have been part of the initial design phase of this project. The cabinets and counter are going to clash with anything cute & freestanding, that you put in there, imho. This looks like a very fitted room and needs a fitted sink. I say install a sink cabinet base and put an under-mount stainless steel sink in there, that will fit the size of your spot. Get a great kitchen faucet that has a pull down spout and spray.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I like this SS sink with the washboard inside

    Waterloo 18 Gauge Stainless Steel Undermount Medium Single Bowl Laundry Sink · More Info


    Ukinox D610.457 Dual Mount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Laundry Sink · More Info


  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    The only thing wrong with the sinks with the laundry board in them is that there isn't enough room to set a larger bucket in there. A draw back.

    I did get a sink for my unfitted basement laundry area, that is stainless steel and free standing. Its very utilitarian and if thats what you'd like it might work. It is more than $500.

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Griffin-Products-LT-Series-24x24-Stainless-Steel-Freestanding-2-Hole-Laundry-Sink-LT-118/202828376

    Here is another one, larger, by the same company from Home Depot, with a wall mounted faucet cut out:

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Griffin-Products-T-Series-Freestanding-Stainless-Steel-27-in-2-Hole-Single-Bowl-Scullery-Sink-T60-144/100460756?MERCH=REC--


    I haven't installed mine yet, and it will need to be affixed to the wall in some manner. We haven't problem solved that one yet.

  • 8 years ago

    I don't see where you could put a sink in this layout. Use tape to mark out the space that the W/D will occupy, and the space that the doors will need to swing. I don't think you are left with a place to stand a sink without blocking the washer, window, and counter to the left.

    So many things look wrong here -- cabinets before flooring, shelves before walls are finished, no plumbing in the area you think you're putting a sink. Who is doing this work and who is planning it?

  • 8 years ago

    I agree with @acm, I would have painted before any cabinets went in, then touched up afterwards. Agree too with the size limitations you have there. I have seen laundry rooms with very small mounted sinks and that might be what you'll have to do in your space.

    If it is too small for a sink, you could take the cabinet out and get one 1/2 that width, then put one to fit in the corner. Of note, there are restrictions to how close a sink can be next to a side wall, so check that out too.

  • 8 years ago

    Thanks for the "cute" laundry sink ideas! I had thought about a wall mounted sink, but I also like the idea of the stand -- maybe I could have my cabinet guy build it to match the cabinets.


    As for the size of the space, it must look smaller because of camera distortion -- there's almost 90 inches from the end of cabinet to the wall. Over 7.5 feet.


    As for my builder, he's very reputable in my area and been building homes for over 30 years. He built three of the newest homes in our neighborhood. Literally no one I have met has had a bad word to say about the guy or his work ... I don't know why he does what he does in which order, but I trust he knows what he's doing and so far we are happy with him.


    As far as building a cabinet for the sink, it's a possibility I thought of already and will talk over with my cabinet guy. I'm the one who originally opted out of it and decided to just do a laundry tub.

  • 8 years ago

    I see what you are saying! I'm not even sure why I opted out of it. There's so many choices and decisions in a new build, and it's hard to visualize for me until it's THERE. So yes, will talk to cabinet guy about a sink now ... he has a few other projects still going for us anyway (our master closet), so why not a sink now too, lol.

  • 8 years ago

    +1 on doing a built in sink in a cabinet. Because cleaning around the legs and under a laundry tub on a stand is a royal PITA.

    Jennifer Koe thanked ci_lantro
  • PRO
    8 years ago


    This one from Costco is a nice one I am not sure about cute

    Jennifer Koe thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 8 years ago
    I picked up this one on Overstock for $350, it works with my setup and style.
    Jennifer Koe thanked K R