At what height to install the sink in the bathroom - we are looking for an option for the whole family

When arranging bathrooms, we devote most of our time to the selection of furniture and color solutions, while the ergonomics of the room are considered extremely rarely. How to properly place plumbing equipment, what is the ideal height of the sink from the floor - we will try to find the answer to these questions.

How to install a washbasin - what the official documents say

If you follow official documents, and the main one when installing plumbing equipment in Russia is SNiP 3.05.01-85, then the height is 80-85 cm, and a deviation of 2 cm in both directions is allowed. As the name implies, the document was adopted more 30 years ago, and by the way, during this time, the average height of a person has changed upwards. But organizations that are responsible for building standards are in no hurry to make changes, guided by the fact that all the above standards are average.

But this standard for the height of the sink in the bathroom is still followed, which can be seen when installing plumbing equipment in new buildings. But to be honest, most people, looking at this document, unconditionally install the sink from the floor to the prescribed 80 cm, without looking back at how many people are in the family, how tall they are and whether there are small children. So you have to start your morning with washing, crouching over the sink, only because the official document says so.

The only thing you should pay attention to is the standard sink height for children. It has not lost its relevance, and therefore you can safely follow the figures given in the building codes and regulations. If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bathroom allows you, or you are equipping a bathroom in a preschool institution, then you should take note of the following numbers and completely build on them:

Washstands for children are better to choose a smaller size so that the child is comfortable to wash and does not have to reach for the tap.

Shell height - are there any differences for men and women

It is so laid down by nature that for the most part men are taller than women, so it would be logical to install sinks for them at different heights. For comfortable washing, the distance of the position of the hands relative to the elbow should differ by 5-8 cm. Based on this parameter, the position of the sink, located at a standard height, is not at all suitable for the vast majority. If we take into account only women, then we can still put up with this, since, according to average statistics, the distance from the floor of 85-90 cm is optimal for them.

But for men, not everything is so perfect here. It would be good for them to place the washbasin 95-105 cm above the floor surface. In this situation, the human body is in the correct position when taking water procedures. Of course, it is unlikely that any of us will install two washbasins at different heights at home, but knowing the height of each adult family member, we can calculate the ideal height of the sink even at the repair stage. As an option, you can buy a two-level bathroom in the form of two steps, which appeared on the market not so long ago. This, however, is only suitable for those whose bathroom has a decent size. If you choose a double washbasin, then pay attention to the fact that the distance between the centers of the sinks must be at least 90 cm.