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Toilet Sink Combo

3 years ago

Can anybody recommend a US dealer in stylish toilet/sink combos? We have one in our kitchen and we love the idea of it, but aesthetically it looks like a prison toilet. Looking for something like the photo below. I have found some in the UK, but they don't ship to the US. Is this a Euro thing?



Comments (19)

  • 3 years ago

    Well that explains it. Genius water saver though, and space saver. Our bathroom has literally enough room for a toilet, so this the only solution really. I guess the next question is...anybody know Euro dealers that ship to the US?

  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    You would not be able to install Euro spec plumbing fixtures in the US without a lot of custom made adapters. The piping is different.


    There are tiny little sinks available at Ikea that can be used to achieved required clearances. The clearances can be shared. A 12" deep sink across from a toilet works, as long as there is the 21" of clear space between them. It is not very user friendly at those dimensions, but it would pass inspection.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    That is not true I use lots of European fixtures and faucets no issue with the right plumber . I do agree that combo is awesome but does not meet code in NA too bad we have some codes thta are just not useful in some cases . Yiny bthrooms are the norm in Europe and so they come up with some great ideas.to save space and honestly I see no reason to not allow this .

  • 3 years ago

    @Patricia Colwell Consulting have you ever used anything like in the picture? If so, could you recommend a dealer?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I have not installed one in NA but the aprtmet we rent in Paris has one not quite as nice as that but the same idea. So functional in a tiny bathroom . I might be tempted to get one and put in a cabin where no inspector needs to come.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Never leak so get caught up with new ways to do stuff I import faucets from Germany often no big deal to fit and work no leaks

  • 3 years ago

    OP: Can anybody recommend a US dealer in stylish toilet/sink combos? We have one in our kitchen and we love the idea of it, but aesthetically it looks like a prison toilet. Looking for something like the photo below. I have found some in the UK, but they don't ship to the US. Is this a Euro thing?


    Are you saying you have a toilet/sink combo in your kitchen?

  • 3 years ago

    We have one in the bathroom off the kitchen

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @atananbaum I was just thinking the same thing as I don't understand how it would be comfortable for anyone who wasn't tall or had exceptionally long arms to use. How does a child use it.

    I could see having to put up with it in a public bathroom just as I put up with ridiculously tiny toilet compartments but I can't imagine having this in my home.

    I have seen tiny sinks and those make infinitely more ergonomic sense as at least one can stand in front of the sink without an obstacle.

  • 3 years ago

    @User i understand what you mean about building codes but our inspector didn’t say anything about it before we bought the house. should he have? also, i think it’s more ridiculous to ” abandon” a functional bathroom than find a way to work around it. Our house is old and 1.5 bath, so ditching the Half bath isn’t really a possibility.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    In most areas stuff is grandfathered in so long as you don’t remodel the specific thing. I had to upgrade items when I remodeled but until then I didn’t have to conform to Code.

    Even with sale of a home, only very specific stuff must be done like installing smoke detectors and I am in Los Angeles which has strict Code for remodeling and new builds.

  • 3 years ago

    @User I’d say it’s usable by adults only, imagine a sink where your tank is on a standard toilet. That’s the size. i have no issue using it. It’s just really odd And not very pretty

  • 3 years ago

    It's been a few years, but my brother put one in the childrens basement playroom area. A plain white toilet/sink combo. Frankly, it was awkward to use the sink and I don't know if the handwashing took place as hoped. I can't imagine something more involved like brushing ones teeth at that sink . Just a quick hand wash was a difficult reach for little hands. It seems like it was one of those 'green' eco friendly paths they took - some worked out, others didn't. I'm conscious of not wasting frivolously, but not quite that conscious...


    I know nothing of this site other than they have some interesting photos, I don't know if you could get a directional tip from them or not, but

    Toilet/Sink Combo examples but two years old

    The photo of the unit that seems clad in bamboo look tile appeared interesting.


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    What is the physical layout of the bath? Length? Width? Door location? IS there plumbing for a sink already installed?

  • 3 years ago

    I have a teensy bathroom only 39” x 45” and I bought a very small corner wall-mount sink. Just enough room to wash your hands!

  • 3 years ago

    https://www.digsdigs.com/toilet-sink-combos/

    They all look pretty European to me, but who knows! My concern would be washing hands with cold water. I could see the one piece toilet/sink unit working in a wet room very well, but still want hot water.

  • 3 years ago

    I agree with @elizabeth_eclectic that a small corner sink and narrow toilet should work. Otherwise, you’ll confuse your American guests.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Here's a bare bones model from Sink Twice. Also sold by HD and Amazon.