Sink 60 to 60 cm: features of the choice of this size

17-09-2018
Sewage

When buying a sink, the first thing to consider is its size. It should be roomy and compact at the same time. Such requirements are fully provided by a square construction with a side of 60 cm.

In this article, we will justify the correctness of this decision and consider the other equally important criteria for choosing the ideal wash.

Earthenware sink 600 to 600 mm

General requirements

Sink 60x40 - a shortened version for small bathrooms

First of all, let's summarize what kind of sink we want in our home:

Criterion Comments
Functionality The tank should have sufficient capacity so that the water does not spill over the edges during its intensive use. If this is a kitchen, then consider the need for periodic placement of fruits, vegetables and dirty dishes in the sink.
Compactness The sink should not interfere with the easy passage and operation of nearby household structures.
Material Features Here an important role is played by such characteristics as resistance to mechanical and temperature effects, weight, porosity and price.
Convenience The use of equipment should not cause difficulties, it is also important to have easy access to the siphon and the sewer channel for cleaning.
Compliance with a common interior The design of the sink should fit perfectly into its surroundings, complementing and emphasizing the overall style.
60 cm to 60 cm kitchen sink that blends in perfectly with the overall design and meets all functional requirements

The advantages of the size in question

  1. The proportionality of the size of the bathrooms and kitchens of most standard apartments. That is, a 60 cm by 60 cm sink will not stand out in comparison with the dimensions of these rooms and their contents.
The sink square fits perfectly into the dimensions of the table top and corresponds to the dimensions of the cooker, which together forms an almost even strip of the kitchen interior.
  1. Ergonomic. The dimensions in question will not interfere with the installation of any additional plumbing fixtures or kitchen furniture.

Tip: if the configuration of your bathroom is particularly small and there is a need to place in it, for example, a washing machine, then it is quite possible to use a shortened version. The main thing is that it was convenient for you to place your hands over the sink, and you still don’t have to wash the products in the bathroom, so there will be no loss of functionality.

Sink 60 for 35 above washing machine
  1. Easy to install and use yourself. The larger model itself will be much more difficult to mount, especially if we are talking about heavy marble. And in a smaller sink, especially for its width, it will be inconvenient to wash not only vegetables or dishes, but even hands.

It is also worth noting that for kitchens the size of 500 by 600 mm is often used to equip the washing with an additional strip of ribbed surface.

Metal sink for kitchen 50x60 cm

Select other features

Once we have decided on the size, then let's consider the other criteria:

Material

Countertop sink on the tabletop 60 cm by 60 cm stainless steel

The previously used cast-iron sink 50x60 cm is morally and technically obsolete, so today the following options are much more common:

Material pros Minuses
Stainless steel
  • High strength properties;
  • long operational term;
  • combination with lots of styles
  • Loud and unpleasant sound of water falling on the metal;
  • exposure to chemically aggressive substances
Faience
  • Low price;
  • Visual appeal
  • High porosity, due to which fluids and various odors are absorbed;
  • fragility
Porcelain
  • The presence of a sufficiently dense structure, which allows to exclude the absorption of moisture and aromas;
  • esthetics;
  • inertness to chemically active substances;
  • simple care instructions
  • High price;
  • mechanical stress vulnerability
Ceramics
  • High resistance to mechanical stress, acids and alkalis;
  • A wide range of shapes and colors
  • Very high price
Photo ceramic wash area of ​​3600 cm2

Tip: if you have become the owner of a stainless steel sink, then it is recommended to use only special “soft” detergents to care for it, since ordinary household chemicals will spoil its surface.

Style

Some recommendations for choosing a style:

  1. Classic. It never ceases to be relevant, it is perfectly combined with natural materials and vintage details.
  2. High tech. It assumes the presence of strict and accurate forms. The material usually used is metal, and in some cases even glass.
Smooth high-tech lines
  1. Country music. In the design used natural or rustic motifs in combination with natural materials.

Conclusion

We considered the most optimal size of the sink for the bathroom and kitchen, which fully satisfies the functional needs and does not occupy too much useful space. They also analyzed what materials are used for the manufacture of sinks and styles.

Sink with sides of 600 mm decorated in country style

In the video in this article, you can familiarize yourself with additional materials relating to the topic presented. Choose the best for your home.