Smart washbasins and everything you
need to know about how to select a bathroom wash basin that’s right for you
Characteristics
Of The Perfect Modern Washbasin
Bathrooms and powder rooms are high traffic
areas. Wash basins that balance form with function will reward you with
timeless appeal and superior performance.
That’s why Minosa has selected Corian® by Du PontTM as its material of
choice. Non-porous, stain, chip, crack
and mildew resistant, the low maintenance material simply needs wiping over with
a damp cloth and is also repairable if
scratched.
The clean lines of Minosa’s seamless Scoop
and ScoopED
is
void of crevices that attract soap scum build up.
Do you need to dam water in a wash basin
for bathing or would a free flowing basin that doesn’t hold water be
preferable? The Puddle by Minosa is a
shallower design that has a free flowing waste while Kava, Mimmee, Ovo, Scoop, and ScoopED all allow the
water to be dammed if desired.
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| Minosa Double ScoopED washbasin |
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What material
is best for a wash basin?
Hygienic qualities, maintenance needs,
durability, environmental impact, size, mounting, appearance, feel and colour
choice are collective factors to weigh up when selecting a wash basin and the
material that it’s made from.
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| ScoopED washbasin |
All Minosa basins are manufactured from Corian® by Du PontTM in an expansive
colour palette. The Category 1 range is a selection of whites, while the
Category 2 range of neutral tones are in keeping with today’s earthy palette
and contain 13% of recycled content.
Corian®
by Du PontTM is the original solid surface material. Minosa hand makes each wash basin to order,
which results in a level of refinement that’s not possible in mass production. Aesthetically, Corian® by Du PontTM
feels like silk, has the hygienic properties of stainless steel, and looks like
natural stone.
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| MIMMEE hand basin in Glacier White has many custom forms |
Wash basins come in an array of sizes,
shapes and forms.
Each Minosa wash basin offers the flexibility of being
wall or above counter mounted. Wall mounting will evoke a sense of floating
with less intrusion on a space, while above counter mounting can be integrated
with storage.
Chunkier style basins such as Mimmee
are better suited to medium and larger size bathrooms where their bold
sculptural form can be fully appreciated.
The clean lines and simplicity of the
integrated bench mounted ScoopED will evoke a minimalist ambience.
The Puddle which has a free flowing waste, is an ideal solution
for powder rooms or bathroom situations where damming of water isn’t required.
How
the shape of a wash basin can change the look and feel of a bathroom.
Today’s bathroom provides a tranquil escape
from everyday bustle and stress. A beautifully refined wash basin can be a
sculptural centrepiece or a discreet wall mounted element. Different forms can change the mood of a
bathroom.
Scoop is designed to
blend with its surrounds. It beautifully juxtaposes modern design with its
shallow, subtle concaved surface while exuding a slickness that also caters for
classic modern to edgy modern.
Consistent with the current trend of
integrating bench and bowl, ScoopED creates a very
clean look which can be accentuated with tiles or mirror behind.
The industrial, trough style Mimmee’s
sharp and crisp appearance, is most at home in more hard edge bathrooms or
where a design statement piece is sought.
For WOW factor in a powder room or for
bathroom, The Puddle’s slight
curvaceousness organic shape will suit people that want to make a statement.
Kava balances classic
style with minimalist, timeless design.
The attractive contradiction of classic
organic form combined with striking hard edge detail of Minosa’s Ovo
caters to many bathroom styles, however its sensual aesthetic and shallow
simple outline favours contemporary settings.
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| Ovo Washbasin |
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| Kava Washbasin |
How
to select a washbasin that won’t cause annoying splash
It makes no difference whether a bowl is
shallow or flat or deep and large - preventing splash is all about having a tap
with reduced waterflow.
Extensive research undertaken by Minosa
Design has established that a water flow rate of 4 to 6 litres per minute is
perfectly adequate for performing daily bathing routines (as opposed to the
industry average of 20litres/minute) - meaning that the water will actually
conform to the shape of the bowl rather than repel against it.
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| ScoopED washbasin with the new Hung Lift |
Do I need a
single or double basin?
To help decide whether you need a single or
double basin - consider how many times you actually need to use a basin at the
same time as someone else.
If it’s the mirror space that’s more keenly
contested for use, Minosa’s ScoopED (single) basin with a larger mirror above
or Hung Lift storage cabinet be an option.
Think about how much space you like to have
as a work zone or a set down space. ScoopED offers a choice of locations for
the bowl within the bench - allowing one person to shave and the other to apply
make up either side.
If a double bowl is
a must, Double ScoopED has 2 lengths:
1600mm or 1800mm.
What’s
the most environmentally responsible choice?
Minosa basins in Category 2 Corian® by Du PontTM contain 13%
recycled content.
The shallow nature of Minosa basins are
designed to work in conjunction with Minosa’sTM water reduction
device, potentially cutting 28,000 litres of water per basin per year.
Minosa wash basins have a water
saving, restricted 1.4 litre bowl capacity compared to the industry average of
5-8 litres.
Corian®
by Du PontTM is low
VOC-emitting and unlike porcelain, it can be created into another product at the end
of its life-cycle.
The local Sydney based, boutique, make
to order manufacture of Minosa basins ensures minimal wastage and a low carbon
footprint.
