If you are looking for an inexpensive sink to install in your bathroom, you probably don’t want to look at vessel sinks. It is not impossible to find cheap vessel sinks online specially when you compare them to high end models, but the fact is that generally speaking vessel sinks will be more costly than standard drop in sinks. Prices are coming down as the popularity of vessel sinks is increasing and manufacturers are catering to a wider market, but there is still a fairly wide difference in prices for a few different reasons.

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First, they currently are the hottest item to buy for new bathrooms or for remodeling, so naturally the price is still inflated. Then there is the fact that vessel sinks sit on top of a bathroom vanity or on a bathroom console, the outside of the sink is showing. This means  that the sink has a more finished underside than do standard sinks, this increase the manufacturing costs. Whereas standard sinks are mostly porcelain, vessel sinks are made of more elegant materials like marble, terra cotta, wood, ceramic, many glass vessel sinks and hand made ceramic ones are made by skilled artisans which adds to the price tag.

As I said earlier cheap vessel sinks can be found if you are determined to have one in your bathroom and you are operating on a tight budget. As long as you remember that you will still spend a little more than for a standard white sink. Avoid marble or natural stones as these are mostly high end sinks, look for a tempered glass vessel sink or one made of metal. If you want metal you might stay away from copper sinks, they are very beautiful and will make a huge difference in any bathroom but they are not cheap vessel sinks, and if you opt for this type you should expect to pay more. Porcelain and some ceramic bowls might also be found at affordable prices.

Another consideration if price is an issue is that you should expect to pay a little more for the faucet as well. Vessel sink faucets are taller than normal to accommodate the raised sink. Some may have to come out of the wall instead of the vanity and that might also raise your installation costs.

Before you invest in any Kohler vessel sink faucets, you should think carefully about a few issues that may affect your decision to buy one faucet over another. For example, you should consider who will use your bathroom, and what they will use it for. Come up with a list of things that you like and dislike about your existing vessel faucet. You may note things related to comfort, ease of use, appearance, function and practicality. Vessel sink faucets may come with one handle or two. Which do you prefer? You will also need to take your bathroom decor into account, otherwise you may end up with a faucet that looks great in the catalogue but awful in your home.

Kohler is a great brand when it comes to vessel sink faucets, and they will most likely have one that meets all of your criteria for a great faucet. However, before you jump ahead and buy one that you like, you need to make sure that it is compatible with the sink in your bathroom. If the faucet is sink-mounted, make a note of how many drill holes are currently in the sink deck. There should be either none, one or three. Also, record the distances between these holes. You will need to make sure your Kohler vessel faucet is compatible with this configuration.

If you are in the process of buying or renovating a large portion of your bathroom, then you may be able to pick your faucet first and then find a sink that fits the faucet. This opens up your options when it comes to your vessel faucet shopping, but it will limit the range of sinks that you can buy.

A large number of online retailers have Kohler vessel sink faucets in stock. It is worthwhile checking out a few of their catalogues for a couple of reasons. Firstly, more catalogues means more chances to find a model that suits your needs. Secondly, checking out a variety of catalogues is the only way to find the best deal possible on the vessel faucet that you desire most.

Vessel sink faucets are as much a part of the whole bathroom look as the sink itself or the vanity that holds the sink. Today’s faucets are as much masterpieces of technology as they are of design. The old boring faucet is certainly gone, and water that is too hot or too cold is also a thing of the past with new faucets.

Perhaps one of the most sophisticated design and technology can be found in this vessel sink faucet called SmartFaucet by iHouse. This faucet recognizes the user, using face recognition technology and delivers the perfect flow of water, adjusting the temperature preference to the profile of the user. The touch screen control allows you to get your emails while in the bathroom, check the weather or your calendar items. And it looks good.

When choosing vessel sink faucet there is one constraint. Depending on the design of your sink, the faucet may have to be higher that a traditional faucet. You will not have any difficulties finding one to meet you functional and esthetic needs.

For example you have faucet like Canyon by Hansa, a sleek chrome finish with minimalist lines, from which cascading water is colorized by LEDs depending on the temperature of the water. Another advanced feature allows starting and shutting off the water with a light touch. As you can probably guess this is not a budget faucet. Most sources that I have been able to find will run over $2000.

Another innovative vessel sink faucet I found is the Fluid faucet by Köhler (not to be confused with US Brand Kohler). This German company created a faucet that can quickly become a water fountain. Move the spout down and wash your hands, move the spout up to drink, in the middle position the water stops. Temperature is adjusted by turning the side knob. I was not able to find a US price for this item, but I am sure that it is also a fairly expensive proposition. Kohler US also makes the Karbon kitchen faucet that is truly an amazing conception.

For families with a little more restraint in their budget I would like to reassure you that there are some very nice and affordable vessel sink faucets. As a matter of fact the Hansa line has a wide range of prices from around $200 to over $2000. Most of Hansa’s design are modern, and all their faucets are of excellent quality.

Some of the other companies making vessel sink faucets in the US are:

Moen is a household name for many, as they have faucets for a very long time. Their quality is well known and they carry some faucets in a very affordable range, and designed for vessel sinks.

Sky Enterprise has some modern looking faucets in prices ranging from around $40 and up.

In the same category of low cost vessel sink faucets you will find Bath and Arts.

Danze another popular brand in the US has a large line of modern and traditional looking faucets, suitable for a bathroom with a vessel sink, and their prices are from $100 and up.

Contemporary copper vessel sinks are becoming more popular than they used to be. I think that one reason for their lagging behind glass vessel sinks in popularity is based on a misconception. People tend to think that copper is harder to keep in good looking condition. But that is not the case. A good copper vessel sink will remain beautiful for many many years. It will acquire a very attractive patina and look great. Something people might not know about copper is that it has natural antibacterial properties that kill bacteria in a few hours, giving your family an added protection against the spread of germs like E. coli.

Water spots will show on copper, just as they do on glass, but you simply wipe it with a sponge or cloth to take care of that. Remember that disinfectant cleaning products are not necessary. You should, however, avoid any abrasive product that could damage the surface of your sink.

If you are still debating which vessel sink material is best for you, are leaning towards copper, but are still hesitating because of the cleaning concerns, then I would recommend that you coat your sink with a high quality bees wax and forget about it. It's as simple as that.

copper sink from Native Trails

Gold and copper are the only two metals that have a natural color. Patina will occur but corrosion will not as copper is corrosion proof. Copper sink are available in different colors, but as they age the color will change due to patina, but your sink will only become more beautiful and will give your home an oriental atmosphere.

Many copper vessel sinks are made in places like Morocco, Bali, In the United States, many also come from Mexico.

Prices on copper vessel sinks will range from below 200 dollars to several hundreds.They are comparable to the prices you would pay for a glass vessel sink, when all quality and craftsmanship comparisons are equivalent. In other words do not compare a high end copper vessel sink with a low end glass or resin sink. What you want to look for when buying copper is the gauge of the sheet, which should be around 14, 16 or 18. The lower the number the better the quality.

In an other post I have written about other materials for vessel sinks, like natural stone and glass. Copper like stone and is a natural material. Most copper vessel sinks that you will buy are high quality hand crafted artisanal pieces. They will be hammered and tempered and usually finished with a protective material, or the patina will be fired into the finish, making them very easy to care for and an object of beauty for a long time.

The images in this post are just to give you an idea of what is available online in copper vessel sinks and the best way to find what you are looking for is to visit a few sites and see what they have to offer.