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bedroom with a sink in

5 years ago

So moved into our house which the spare bedroom/ guest room has a sink. We are going to re decorate and update should I put in a new modern sink or remove it altogether? Is it now naf to have a bedroom with a sink.

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OnePlan

5 years ago

Ah conversely - I would keep and update if it’s a guest room . As useful for brushing teeth - washing smalls etc etc . With a mirror too and tooth brush /shaver socket it can help ease bathroom ques !

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5 years ago
Sinks in bedrooms are kind of pointless without a toilet................I have no idea what use you would find for one, and would definitely remove it.
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Gabby Wong
5 years ago
It’s also more useful if you’ve got a split bathroom with the toilet separate.

Think it is a slightly dated feature so depends largely on if you like it, if you may want to try and add an en-suite later, if you need that (wall) space for other furniture etc.
minnie101
5 years ago
It does feel a bit dated although it could be useful in a guest room when putting on make up, doing contact lenses etc to add to Karen's comments. My son's room had a sink which we removed a few months after moving in and he has on occasion since moaned that it was useful!
Carolina
5 years ago
It's a useful thing, so unless you need that wall for something else, I'd keep it. And there are such lovely sinks around now, that it could look really nice. And if it's a nice period sink, you could keep it and update 'around it' with accessories.
Carolina
5 years ago
Found another nice example:
Tani H-S
5 years ago
Not sure on the room layout, but I would see if you can incorporate a new one into a dressing table combo so it’s not just a random sink.

As a guest I would definately find it very useful if you don’t have room for an en-suite.
A plumber might also be able to move it’s location if it’s on an inconvenient wall ie into an alcove perhaps?
K Fitz
5 years ago
I’d keep it, incorporate it as part of a dressing table. Very useful.
Jonathan
5 years ago
I think if you only have one bathroom then there is an arguement for its usefulness. However personally I don’t like bedroom sinks and would rip it out.
C Don
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5 years ago
Thank you for you help
C Don
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for your suggestions

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