No longer white and round Your bathroom craves a coconut shell basin

Type: Contemporary

This Tarantino wash basin costs a packet but then, such inimitable style is worth every penny.
Available at: Stone Source, 35 Sonawala Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road.
Call: 22644597
Rs 60,500

Rustic appeal
Type: Creative
With its old-world charm, this hammered copper wash basin accentuates tradition and yet looks trendy. With this eye-catching feature in place, you can afford to cut back on any other expensive bathroom fittings and fixtures.
Available at: Indian Ceramic Centre, 20/24 Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, opposite Old Custom House, Fort.
Call: 22663110
Rs 15,000

Beach in your basin
Type: Creative
Real shells have been encased in resin to create this wash basin that is 16 inches in diameter. But if you prefer pebbles or potpourri, just say the word, and shell out an additional Rs 600 to Rs 1,000.
Available at: Cambay Stones.
Rs 10,650

Steal

Tropical touch
Type: Creative
Although ceramic, this wash basin's unique coconut-shell design can be complimented with easy-to-find floral printed shower curtains and bath linen to create a Hawaiian
ambience.
Available at: Jewel Ceramics.
Rs 2,700

Dressed in Jute
Type: Creative
With a woven pattern and stone-finish, this handmade ceramic wash basin is high on style without being hard on your wallet.
Available at: Cambay Stones.
Rs 4,800

Lotus pond
Type: Creative
The ceramic content of this unique wash basin has been cleverly masked with a distinctly earthen texture. For those who equip their living rooms with wash basins, this one would serve your purpose while blending casually into your choice of decor.
Available at: Cambay Stones, 469/475 Maulana Azad Road (Duncan Road). Call: 66390221
Rs 6,000

Shiny happy sinks
Type: Creative
These wash basins are available in a variety of styles and designs, but the emphasis here is on exclusivity. Each of these are customised at no additional cost.
Available at: Indian Sanitation.
Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000 depending on design

Bucketful of style
Type: Classic
Asymmetrically-designed, this deep ceramic wash basin is elegant and affordable.
Available at: Indian Sanitation, 492-B Maulana Azad Road (Duncan Road).
Call: 23827711
Rs 1,850

Smoking hot
Type: Creative
This gorgeous lava glass (contains a double walled glass to contain the lava liquids) wash basin will add an edge to any washroom. It is available in a wide range of colours.
Available at: Cambay Stones.
Rs 4,800

Wood you dare?
Type: Contemporary
Imported from Italy, the teak wood in this wash-basin has been especially treated to ensure that it's damage-proof.
Available at: Jewel Ceramics.
Rs 13,500

Wash basin-cum-shelf
Type: Classic
Equipped with wings on either side of its bowl, this 39" x 17" ceramic wash basin nullifies the need for storage space.
Available at: Classic Centre, 73 A, A K Marg, Gowalia Tank.
Call: 23804515
Rs 7,000
The Opera faucet in the picture costs an additional Rs 1,400

Modern talking
Type: Classic
This 17 square-inch, modern ceramic wash basin is ideal for both, living rooms and powder-rooms. Mounted on a dark-polished wooden pedestal, its simple design would compliment any home.
Available at: Jewel Ceramics, 484/90 Maulana Azad Road (Duncan Road), Ladi Bazar.
Call: 64224229
Rs 11,500

See-through
Type: Creative
Mounted on a spiral pedestal, this glass wash basin, with a 21" x 15" bowl, is the perfect accent for contemporary bathrooms.
Available at: Indian Sanitation.
Rs 8,000

Stain glass class
Type: Creative
With a diameter of 16 inches, this tinted wash basin comes with a colour guarantee of two years.
Available at: Indian Sanitation.
Rs 2,800

Less is more
Type: Space savers
These stand-alone pedestal basins save space without compromising on style. Position one in a corner to lend your bathroom character.
Available at: H2O Bath Style, Shop No. 49, Hussein Manor, Bomanji Petit Road, near Parsi General Hospital.
Rs 24,000 (Onyx wash-basin on wooden pedestal), Rs 19,500 (marble wash basin on aluminum stand)

Hand-painted pizzazz
Type: Creative
This one allows you to design the basin yourself. You can pick from a wide array of designs at the store and for an additional Rs 1,000, you are invited to come up with your own unique design.
Available at: Cambay Stones.
Rs 3,600

How to pick a basin: Don't get stuck on white, experiment with colours
>>Take both, durability and style, into consideration when making your selection since wash basins are available in a wide variety of materials, some of which may be meant for wear-and-tear while while others may have been designed with greater emphasis on aesthetics.
>>Wall-mounted basins are easy to install and ideal for smaller spaces. Keep an eye out for options that afford extra storage-space by way of shelves.
>>Above-the-counter basins are popular in contemporary bathrooms and while buying these, it's best if you pick out faucets as well. Some of these are not equipped with tap holes and hence may require special fittings.
>>Although white is a popular colour, we suggest you experiment with different shades.

5 must-remember tips
>>Think eco-friendly and choose a loo cistern that offers choice of flushing modes. This allows you to opt for a shorter flush when a longer jet of water isn't required.
>>When buying sanitaryware from various sources, make sure the pieces are of the same shade. Even whites vary in tone.
>>Pitting strong colours takes courage. It's better to paint shades and pin up fabric swatches to a large card sheet to see how it will look when thrown together.
>>If you have a family of more than two members, fitting a loo in a separate area will cut down on morning queues. Or try screening it from washing areas by building a partition for privacy.
>>If you intend to use wallpaper, use a vinyl-finished one that will withstand dampness and condensation.

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