Great Bathroom Ideas

Archive for January, 2009

In the last few years, vessel sinks have become very popular. But just what is a vessel sink, and is it right for your home? Vessel sinks come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and materials. The thing that all those different sinks do though is create a central point for the style theme of your room. Vessel sinks mount on top of a vanity instead of down in the counter top. Some are mounted partially down into the counter top. What this results in is both the inside and outside of the sink is on display, making it different than pretty much any other kind of sink.

These sinks come in materials like stainless steel, glass, or even solid surfaces like granite. These sinks can be real works of art that are also important elements of the functional workings of your bathroom. No other sink can provide this diversity in function and style.

An average vessel sink is going to be more expensive than a standard sink, but the real cost cannot be known until the actual sink is chosen. The cost will vary greatly depending on material, size, and how unique the sink is. If you chose a copper vessel sink, it would probably be much more expensive than a glass vessel sink.

This type of sink are usually found in bathrooms or powder rooms. The reason is because it is not usually practical to have a kitchen sink that is a vessel. Remember, the point of this sink is both the function and style, and a sink mounted atop your kitchen counter just is not very functional in most cases. Since the vessel will likely be in a small room like the bathroom, it is one of your few opportunities to really make a statement with your style choices.

Some people leave a home and remember a painting, window treatment, or some other main feature of the decor of the home. The right vessel sink in your home has the ability to let your guests wash their hands, then on their drive home talk about what a great art piece it is. That in itself is a great definition of function and style all rolled into one