The shiny white
porcelain bowl from the past has now evolved onto
bathroom sinks of all shapes; sizes, colors and
materials are available in all types of price ranges
too. Sinks for the bath can be installed on a counter
top, table top, on bathroom vanity cabinet, hung on
the wall or can be freestanding with stylish trunks or
pedestals to cover the drainpipe. The type of sink you
choose for your bathroom depends on its plumbing and
space requirements and its compatibility with the
design of your bath. A new and stylish bathroom sink
can give a new look to your bath, even if you are on a
budget.
The traditional white sink is
perhaps one of the least expensive sinks available in the market
too and usually comes in round, oval or square.
There are corner sinks too that are made to fit in the corners.
Bathroom vanity sinks are available as countertop and pedestal
sinks that come in a varied choice of materials, quality and price
ranges. Solid surface countertops in which the sinks are installed
can be customized to fit the bathroom design too and give a
stylish look to the simplest of sinks. Pre-molded counter sinks
are relatively cheaper than the custom-molded and professionally
installed custom sinks. Sink bowls can also be installed into
bathroom furniture pieces to make them functional and efficient
for your bath such as the low bureau. This will allow you to
conceal the plumbing behind the furniture and enable you to use
lower drawers for storage purposes.
Installing sink in a tabletop
treated to be water resistant and withhold water overflow can be
an option to the pedestal and countertop installation of sink
bowls. Sink installation in bathroom furniture is the new trend
these days and add interest and warmth to our bath. Many people
love to paint motifs on their traditional porcelain bowls or
install hand painted porcelain bowls to add artistic touch and
shabby chic look to their bath decor. Cartoon characters, flowers,
fishes and animals painted on the bowls make delightful sinks for
kids' bathroom in homes and crèches. These beautiful customized
bowls are then glazed and re-fired to make them more durable.
Traditional-style sinks in bold colors look quite trendy too and
can be used for fun contemporary look or children's bathroom.
Glass vessel bowls are the latest in line of bathroom vanity sinks
and brighten the look of the bath and add elite looks to it. They
can also be used in conjunction with recessed lighting beneath the
bowls for Zen bath decors and minimalist bathrooms. A wide range
of colors, shapes and textures in sinks is increasingly replacing
traditional sinks we know. Sinks are now considered pieces of art
that add character to your bath and are important part of
fashionable fixtures line available in the market. Glass bowls can
be set on the top of a traditional countertop or on wrought iron,
brass or chrome bases and stands. Bathroom sinks are available in
brass, stainless steel, chrome, copper and stone too and their
combinations.
Trendsetters and designers often love unique bathroom vanity sink
pieces such as copper bowl between two layers of glass, sink in
shape of a lotus flower, sink that looks like a fabric draped over
a black iron base or mahogany, birch or teak wood sink to match
the bathtub. Wooden sinks and fixtures are preferred for a serene
look with warmth and softness that helps one to relax and home
spas. The wood sinks are usually made out of aged and dried wood
glued together and uses wax and hard-wax oil to make them stand
water for long time. However, they may not be so durable and need
good maintenance.
