5. Integrated sink and countertop. Many off-the-shelf vanity cabinets offer an all-in-one countertop with a sink. With this style, the sink is molded as part of the countertop. It can be made from various materials, such as porcelain or acrylic.
Pros: An integrated sink is easy to clean. There are no ridges or seams, so it’s streamlined and a great choice for busy family bathrooms. These sinks are generally available in set standard sizes. Some suppliers may offer the option to have one custom-made to the size that suits your space best.
Con: Integrated tops are usually designed so the countertop gradually slopes down and inward to create a sink in the middle. This can lead to having less flat counter space than with other models.
Good for: Those who want to buy off the shelf for speed and cost rather than opt for a custom vanity.

6. Semirecessed sink. If your bathroom has limited space, but you would still like some cabinet space below your sink for storage, then a semi-recessed option might be the solution you need.
Pros: A semi-recessed sink sits at the front of the cabinet and countertop, allowing you to have shallower cabinets — maybe even as shallow as about 12 inches, depending on the model you choose. This frees up valuable floor space. It also keeps a lot of the counter space free. This can be a good option for young children and people with limited mobility, as you can get closer to the sink to reach the faucet without the obstruction of a countertop and cabinets.
Cons: The storage space underneath is limited. Also, because there isn’t any countertop around the front of the sink to catch water, splashes, and spills onto the floor are more common, especially in a home with children.
Good for: Children’s bathrooms and tight spaces.

7. Wall-mounted sink. This is fixed directly to the wall without needing to sit in or on a countertop. It looks streamlined and gives a minimalist feeling to a room.
Pros: A wall-mounted sink doesn’t have cabinets below it, which saves on space and also leaves a more visible floor area, making the room feel bigger. For a wall-mounted sink to work in your space, the plumbing, including the waste, must be positioned inside the wall to have a clean look.
Cons: There is no storage space, and there is a lack of “landing” space due to the absence of a countertop. Consider your need for storage in your bathroom before opting for a wall-mounted sink and maybe reserve it for the powder room, where storage isn’t as important.
Good for: Small spaces.

8. Washplane sink. Washplane sinks often spotted in sleek hotels and restaurant bathrooms, are the simplest of the options. They’re slim, streamlined, and stylish.
Pros: Washplane sinks take up very little space, so they can work in a room where space is limited, such as in a powder room. A stonemason can make them in this style from granite, marble, or engineered stone. They mount a small stainless steel trough under the sink to catch the water before it runs into the waste pipe in the wall behind.
Cons: Washplane sinks are best suited to the powder room, where the sink will be used just for handwashing. They don’t come with the option of having a plug, plus they are extremely shallow, so they’re not designed to hold water.
Good for: Powder rooms.