Who does not know the truth that the new is a well-forgotten old? A shell on two legs, which our contemporaries saw except in old movies or pictures of the book about "Moidodyr", now again come into fashion. All sorts of styles, models, materials and colors - this is the main difference of this kind of bathroom furniture from their very similar predecessors.
Traditionally in the manufacture of shell consoles, Italian and French manufacturers are leading.
Features
Externally, the sink-console resembles a table or chest of drawers.
Functionality - this is the main feature of this plumbing fixture: the structure can be equipped with all sorts of shelves designed for storing cosmetics, body care items or any other necessary trifles.
Bowls of such a shell can be single or double. Their shapes amaze the imagination - from the smooth oval retro designs to the strict and elegant quadrangles in high-tech style. For a small bathroom, this is a corner sink.
In addition, the shells of this type occupy a relatively small space, and, therefore, are excellent for both spacious and small bathrooms.
Materials and colors
The materials of the bowls are varied: you can choose from glass, porcelain, marble, ceramic or metal containers. The colors of the execution of such plumbing devices are the most unexpected. The most popular among buyers are dazzling white, luxurious gold, restrained bronze, coal-black and chrome-plated bowls.
Installation
When installing a sink on the legs attach to the wall or simply put on the floor.
Console shell - almost unlimited source for the embodiment of your most daring design fantasies: from classics to minimalism. Regardless of which style of decoration you prefer, your bathroom will look fresh, bright and effective.
How to save money and make a sink on two legs with your own hands?
Shells on legs in a classy style are quite expensive. Alternatively, you can make a similar design from:
- built-in sink
- table top gypsum board, trimmed from mosaic or artificial stone
- legs( made of ceramics, reinforced polyurethane foam);
- exterior balusters( optional).
The frame of the table top is made of a steel pipe of rectangular section 28x25.Outside, the frame is mounted PVC plastic 8mm with glue and screws. Bottom on self-tapping screws is not necessary. Preliminary in plastic cut openings under the sink.
With the help of embedded elements, the construction is mounted to the wall and is placed on the base of the profile frame of 60 mm. An outlet is mounted in the bottom of the table top. Stone table top is installed last. Further, the facing is covered with ceramic tiles.
