Bathroom decor is becoming more and more beautiful, bathrooms are subject to trends just like any other room, and to lay out a great bathroom there are many options available. Fixtures like showers, bathtubs, sinks, and even furniture have all been studied by designers and wonderful new designs have come to light in the last few years. If however you want a really modern bathroom then you will want to have a vessel sink. Vessel sinks are trendy right now but it does not mean that the trend will be short lived and that you might fear to be stuck with an out of style bathroom in a few years. Vessel sinks have been used long enough for the trend to have become a timeless design ethic. Today designers and homeowners are abandoning the old sink and opting for vessel sinks.
A vessel sink is essentially a free standing sink, it can either sit on a counter or be partially recessed into it, with still a fair amount of the sink showing.
Vessel sinks are becoming increasingly popular, because they are available in many materials, like glass, copper, natural stone like marble or granite, even wood. Colors can be anything your bathroom design demands. Even shapes are unique and only limited by your imagination, you could say that they are the shape of things to come.
A glass vessel sink is a clear and definitely modern departure from white porcelain sinks. Light plays with the tinted or clear glass, and often adds a reflected design on the counter, which you can see through the sink. It expresses the purity of a material that has been used for centuries and harmonizes well with any counter you choose to place it on. Ideas of what has been done with glass vessel sinks.
A copper vessel sink whether it is entirely made of copper of whether it sports a sleek nickel finish will bring a touch of rustic to your bath. On the following page you can read more information on bathrooms where copper vessel sinks have been used effectively.
You can also find vessel sinks in most natural stones from dark granite to white onyx, or warm tones of marble and travertine. All stones are available in the fabrication of these sinks and can be found online if not in your local shops.
Most vessel sinks in non traditional materials will not need fancy shapes to make them stand out, the material will do the talking. but if shape is where you find your design satisfaction then a vitreous china in pure white could give you the decorative element you want.
It is not always necessary to place vessel sinks on a vanity, counter or any furniture, when that is the case they can be directly attached to the wall, depending of course of the design that you choose. For that reason it is important that you have a clear idea of where you are going with your bathroom design before you buy anything. Similarly vessel sinks faucets will have to be chosen carefully for height and how far they need to extend to reach the center of the sink. It is important to choose the right faucet for the shape of your sink. This small gallery can give you an idea of the many materials available.
The eight of the counters or the vessel sink vanity where your sink will rest will be lower than a traditional vanity since your sink is likely to stand out, it is necessary to accommodate the difference in eight. The good thing is that all possibilities are open and you can achieve a unique look that is fun, elegant, even cutting edge.
Another detail to remember when considering a bathroom vessel sink, in today’s bathroom design, we no longer have to match the sink and the tub as we did in the past. It is quite appropriate to have a sink in one material and the tub or toilet in a different one.
Even small bathrooms can benefit by using this type of sink as it is easy to fit a small triangular vessel sink in a corner of a bathroom, freeing space for other uses, and making the small room appear larger.
You can find these beautiful sinks in specialty shops and in plumbing shops but as their popularity has grown they are now available in large chains like home depot or any other store that sells plumbing fixtures. The choice is always larger online, as suppliers can display many options that would be difficult to do in a small showroom. Even when not buying on line it is a good idea to so some searching for ideas and when you have found what you like you can ask your local plumber to order what you need.
The old sink is really being moved to a back seat as the vessel sink is taking the scene with great panache and finding a place in the most elegant homes. One possible drawback is that many do not have an overflow, this is not a problem for careful adults, but it might become a major inconvenience if placed in a bathroom where children might be less vigilant. There are some vessel sinks with overflow and you must specify this detail if that is important to you.
Welcome to Internet Home Alliance. My name is Charlotte, Before I retired in 2007, I was an interior design consultant. I missed helping people on their home projects, so my children encouraged me to start this blog, to help even more people. I have secured the help of some very experienced people in areas where my own skills are lacking. I write most design and decorating articles, and construction articles are written by my good friend Robert who is a home builder. Other people with expertise in a field of home management will sometimes contribute their skills and time to give you the benefit of their knowledge. 