Choosing a vessel sink can be a daunting task because there are so many choices.
Vessel sinks have taken the market by storm and with good reasons they are beautiful and transform an ordinary bathroom in a spectacular area for relaxation and a pleasure to the eye. They can be round or square, oval or rectangular, you can even find the odd shape that will fit perfectly for you. There are glass vessel sinks and ceramic vessel sinks. You will also find them in natural stone or you can choose a copper vessel sink if that is what you want. As you can see the old boring white bowl is being replaced with a big splash (pun intended).
So how are you to select the perfect vessel sink for your purpose. First let's look at the different models in terms of installation.
The easiest one to install is one that is on the counter top. It is also one of the most popular model as it is the one that displays the largest amount of the sink itself. This type of installation is also less costly as cutting and fitting is kept to a minimal, just enough for the drain pipe. The second style involves a little more cutting and will result in part of the bowl recessed into the supporting cabinet or shelf. Some under-mount installation still takes place with vessel sinks but it is less common. Many people who choose a vessel sink do so not only for the esthetic appeal but for the ease of installation, using an under-mount type would defy the goal. An under-mount installation requires a very careful installation as sealing must be perfect.
Regardless of the model chosen it is important to select and install a faucet so that the flow of water is directed to the center of the vessel.
Another precaution to take when buying a vessel sink is to measure accurately the space it will occupy, length, width and depth, as it must be compatible with the counter or vanity on which you will place it.
Materials for a Vessel Sink
As already alluded to, you have a very wide choice of materials when buying a vessel sink, beside the very beautiful and functional glass and ceramic, marble and other stones, there are many man-made materials that can offer great designs coupled with super functionality. Rosin and corian come to mind in the man-made type of materials. One aspect of these materials is that they will always look new, and their most attractive quality is the vast array (hundreds if not more) of colors that can be found.
For the more naturally oriented among you, stone is is always an option, from light marble to dark granite passing through any type of stone texture and color. Some beautiful pieces have been made in terra cotta, some were left natural, others were enameled,
When we look at the various metals that are used for vessel sinks we find that they range from the simple polished or brushed metal to the very ornate like this bronze hand crafted vessel sink. Some aluminum vessel sinks will be less expensive than other metals and yet can be very attractive. look at the small gallery of vessel sinks where you will see all the different materials in use. This is only a very small representation of what is available, by visiting our sponsors sites you will find many more.
Prices for vessel sinks vary from around one hundred dollars to a couple of thousands, depending on many factors. As in all things the more elaborate, the more expensive they are, however a vessel sink can bring together esthetic and functionality like almost nothing else can in a bathroom, it allows you to create a magical personalized universe, bearing in mind that the best decor trend is one that give you the feeling of perfect harmony between you and your surroundings.
