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Opinions? Angled Sloped Bathroom Sinks

Does anybody have much experience with sloped bathroom sinks?

Are you in love with yours?

Do you hate yours??

How is maintenance?


I've only ever used these in fancy restaurant bathrooms and I never notice any backsplash.


I would use a proper grid-type stopper to prevent rings from falling through.




Comments (19)

  • 4 years ago

    It’s for visual appeal only. Useless as a sink.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked User
  • 4 years ago

    I would not care for this in a bathroom. Maybe in an occasionally used guest powder room. I don't think these would look right with a regular drain and stopper either (?)

    Elizabeth Williams thanked palimpsest
  • 4 years ago

    There was one in this house when we bought it. In the master bathroom, a 6’ vanity and one sloped sink in the middle.

    I don’t care for it. If you wanted to rinse out a delicate, or soak something, it’s nearly useless for that. Once in a while I wash my hair in the sink. The first time I tried it, I thunked my forehead on the sloped part. 🙄

    You can wash your hands in it. That’s about it.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked littlebug zone 5 Missouri
  • 4 years ago

    I am not at all keen on this.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    The function of your bathroom should be your first concern, then pick the form. Are you going to be sorry you chose a sink based on the oohs and ahhs you get and it turns out that its totally a PITA to actually utilize? If you like a super contemporary look, theres a million sinks (including building a more traditional sink shape from the same counter material) that will actually work better for the average human. I think that sink shape would end up being an almost instant regret, although it looks vey pretty and modern. Thats my non professional opinion, good luck w your decision.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked M Riz
  • 4 years ago

    I’ve only used one in an Airbnb for about a week. I hated it. Difficult for face washing. Toothpaste seemed harder to swipe/wash away.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked NagyMama
  • 4 years ago

    I'm not sure copying materials/design from bathroom restaurants is a good idea! :-)

    Elizabeth Williams thanked chispa
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    4 years ago

    IMO you get a sink with a stopper built in to protect your rings and there are 100s of fabulous contemporry sinks that will fuction better and still look awesome. You really give us no info as to where this is going or your style. Ith ink if you love it put it in the powder room sort of like the restaurant bathroom .

    Elizabeth Williams thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I've used these sinks in hotels that were going for a modern decor. I hated the sink, but it was only for a night or two. For all the reasons mentioned above. In particular, brushing your teeth is gross unless your spit aim is perfectly into the drain. You also must get a faucet like the one in the photo with a high arch and very little faucet reach in order to allow elbow room in this sink to use it.

    While I've never cleaned one of these sinks, I'd imagine that the extremely sharp and narrow radius of the interior corners would allow crud to gather and be difficult to get out.

    Elizabeth Williams thanked M Miller
  • 4 years ago

    This is all FAB feedback, thank you! It didn't occur to me that the toothpaste thing was an issue. You all are LIFE SAVERS! :)

  • 4 years ago

    I love that. Where did you find it?

  • 4 years ago

    EvilTurnip, If you're wondering about the last photo of the grey sink with "belly" basin, I just found it randomly on Google.

  • 4 years ago

    They're around. I think it's a nice choice.

  • 4 years ago

    I have a...um...belly sink. :)


    It functions just dandy with no weird or unexpected issues.


    (Mine is not integrated into a counter like that, but it's got the same shape.)

  • 4 years ago

    I have what you call belly sinks as well in three of my bathrooms. They are perfectly fine; easy to clean, drain well, and deep enough to soak a blouse or other clothing item.

  • 4 years ago

    Add me to the belly sink crew. So far, so good. Mine seems deeper than that one in your pic. Also, it is an under mount.

  • 4 years ago

    I have to wonder at the water waste in the first sink discussed. Shaving with water running non stop--HUGE WASTE and most men shaving need a pool of water or running water. The second is a fine sink, all the function one needs just a different shape. Not really a huge deal breaker in the look of a sink. Particularly in a ensuite. NO ONE but you sees it. Just silly to spend more than one has to on a very utilitarian item NO ONE sees.

  • 4 years ago

    We have two “belly” sinks in our bathroom and they function just fine, much better than I expect the sloping sink would.

    It is easy to wipe out and a little visual surprise versus the standard bowl shape. I feel it supports nice form without compromising function.