Anyone ever seen a sink right by a toilet like this? The bathroom also has a normal sink. I’m not sure I like the implications. 
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Many years ago, I saw a report on a "scientific study" which determined that any object within 6' of a toilet would be covered by funky molecules every time the toilet was flushed. That sink is mighty close to the toilet... doesn't look very sanitary to me. I've never even seen a sink in such a location, and that includes 5 years spent living in Europe. 
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I have seen sinks on top of toilets. You can buy one from Home Despot.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SINKOLO...k-Sink-in-Crisp-White-SPOSITIVE-101/205088518
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SINKOLO...k-Sink-in-Crisp-White-SPOSITIVE-101/205088518
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Close the toilet lid before you flush helps prevent germs from flying around.Many years ago, I saw a report on a "scientific study" which determined that any object within 6' of a toilet would be covered by funky molecules every time the toilet was flushed. That sink is mighty close to the toilet... doesn't look very sanitary to me. I've never even seen a sink in such a location, and that includes 5 years spent living in Europe.
That sink is so weird. Why does it seem to be in a cabinet?
I wish I knew
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I have a very small powder room which was built into the former basement stair area. It is 30" x 5 feet. It has a small sink and a full sized toilet, but I could use a toilet with a sink on top.
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If the bath already has a sink... i'd rip the green one out. Use the space for a linen closet.
As to why it's like that... The room looks like combo of construction at different times for different reasons. Maybe years ago there was a medical need of some type that required a sink while sitting.
Maybe during later construction phases... it was easier or less expensive to leave the sink than change all the plumbing underneath the house and remove it.
Have you looked at the hidden plumbing? It may be a hodge podge reflecting changing needs over time. Might be time to rip it all out and start over.
As to why it's like that... The room looks like combo of construction at different times for different reasons. Maybe years ago there was a medical need of some type that required a sink while sitting.
Maybe during later construction phases... it was easier or less expensive to leave the sink than change all the plumbing underneath the house and remove it.
Have you looked at the hidden plumbing? It may be a hodge podge reflecting changing needs over time. Might be time to rip it all out and start over.
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Yeah, that is. Really bizarre.. They could have Easily routered / cut it into the Top of the 'cabinet' (?) and then plumbing would have been easier, direct I/O the wall.. Oh well.. (..And ya dang sure better Not be more than about 105 lbs, or yer gonna need a winch / motor to extricate ya Outta that crevasse!
..Ah, what will the GreenZommies think of next..
A 'novel idea', and all, but.. Just wait till some 6 y.o. (or severely-drunk Adult.. gets the two 'bowls' Confused.. OMG.. I can just see / hear it now..''..I Am SOooo sorry! *hick* Yanno, I was thinking: Wow, I've never seen a toilet with such a high Footrest! ..Th' Seat was kinda uncomfy, tho..'
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My best guess is, if somebody is using Depends and pooping and peeing in them, the sink next to the toilet would be essential when you have to handle them.
And I'd bet that the cabinet encloses the can that they go it, to keep it from stinking up the bathroom.
Spend some time with older, incontinent people.
Does that make sense yet?
And I'd bet that the cabinet encloses the can that they go it, to keep it from stinking up the bathroom.
Spend some time with older, incontinent people.
Does that make sense yet?
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Is there a toilet paper roll near the toilet?Anyone ever seen a sink right by a toilet like this? The bathroom also has a normal sink. I’m not sure I like the implications.
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Ugh, that reminds me of the drunk tank in the Blackhawk County jail. The drinking fountain was on top of the toilet tank and there was no lid on the toilet seat. I can't express to you how disgusting that is when you wake up in the tank with cotton mouth and a raging hangover. I think I drank a couple mouthfuls and then puked, and had to choke down more water...
When I was in labor with my son, the room had a toilet that would drop down from the wall and then to flush it you would lift the bowl back to the wall. I guess to maximize space as the room was so small but it reminded me of a jail.
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I've seen toilets like that with the sink on top in prisons, but made from stainless steel.
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My Hubby wondered if it was a handicapped assessable sink.My best guess is, if somebody is using Depends and pooping and peeing in them, the sink next to the toilet would be essential when you have to handle them.
And I'd bet that the cabinet encloses the can that they go it, to keep it from stinking up the bathroom.
Spend some time with older, incontinent people.
Does that make sense yet?
It’s to remind you to not get thrown in jail.
I kind of like that idea.
You guys seem very familiar with the trappings of jail.
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@winds-of-change I was young once upon a time. Young people sometimes do dumb things when they're having fun...
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Years ago my wife went to Denver to hire for an overseas contract. So out of boredom I took a job as an Iron worker. One of the jobs was a prison expansion, another job was at the Budweiser brewery.My Bubby wondered if it was a handicapped assessable sink.
It’s to remind you to not get thrown in jail.
I kind of like that idea.
You guys seem very familiar with the trappings of jail.
Aye, but Most people rarely learn to do "smart things" before Graduating with Full Honors (scars, etc) from the School of Hard Knocks & Derp.
Yer in Good Company.
(though, the only 'jail' I've ever been in was my First marriage, Oof... jd
It looks like it would be very difficult for a fat person to sit on that toilet.
That's a tight space. No idea why the sink is there.
That's a tight space. No idea why the sink is there.
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Is that in a basement? Maybe it was some kind of early bidet setup?
Long ago, I saw some blurb about a really obese guy who had to have custom toilets built to accommodate his weight... regular toilets would crack or explode under his weight, he had to have reinforced concrete pedestals. Just sayin'... I'm not one to "fat shame" people, this poor guy had some sort of glandular problem.
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I thought that, too, but Hubby pointed at that it might be too tall for a bidet.
My best guess is, if somebody is using Depends and pooping and peeing in them, the sink next to the toilet would be essential when you have to handle them.
And I'd bet that the cabinet encloses the can that they go it, to keep it from stinking up the bathroom.
Spend some time with older, incontinent people.
Does that make sense yet?
Something along these lines. A lot of older Asians used to keep a bowl of water and a sponge in the bathroom before the bidet was invented. Many over seas bathrooms still have a bucket of water in the bathroom.
Maybe they just wanted to save time and brush their teeth while on the throne!!
Could have been an alcoholic, and that was the bar sink?
