A single
dramatic bathroom sink can make a bold statement,
but in larger bathrooms—his and her sinks—two
may be more appropriate. Different bathrooms
sink styles may be more appropriate for specific
bathroom designs: for example, a cramped city
bathroom may benefit from the space-saving
wall-mounted model or an ultra modern bathroom
may do well with a glass vessel sink.
Pedestal sinks feature a bowl placed at a
comfortable standing height that rests on
a pedestal base. Porcelain pedestal sinks
are particularly popular.
Wall mounted or floating sinks are hung from
a wall at a comfortable standing height. Some
wall mounted sinks have a matching base beneath
the basin for extra support and to conceal
plumbing. Wall mounted sinks are especially
useful in smaller bathrooms. |
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Pedestal
Sinks
This is a great option, because the pedestal
adds a beautiful design element. The disadvantage
is that you give up the storage space that
may be essential in small bathrooms. The latest
trends include stainless steel pedestals and
glass pedestals. |
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Wall
Mounted Sinks
This is a appealing if you like an open space
design. It allows you to keep the space under
the sink open by mounting the sink to the
wall. The plumbing pipes usually are visible
but you can upgrade to more attractive looking
special-finish pipes. There is a huge selection
of new European wall mount sinks. It's not
possible to use a wall mount sink in every
bathroom, however, for various reasons. |
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Vanity
or Countertop Sinks
This is the most popular option because it
provides storage under the sink and hides
the pipes. Vanity cabinets are available in
many styles and in every budget. A popular
style is a vanity with a drop in sink and
countertop that continues from the vanity
along the wall to the toilet. It's called
a “banjo” countertop because it narrows like
the neck of a banjo above the toilet. A vanity
sink is a self-rimming basin with rolled edges
that fits directly into the countertop. Under-counter
sinks attach to the underside of the countertop.
Both types are used with bathroom vanities
and consoles to provide much needed storage
space for toiletries and sundries. |
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Vessel
Sinks
This is the newest sink trend. It consists
of large bowl mounted on top of a surface
- usually a countertop or cabinet. Vessel
sinks are available in every material imaginable.
Popular options include see-through glass
and natural stone. They are usually used in
guest bathrooms or powder rooms. The disadvantage
is that vessel sinks are not practical for
everyday use. Their unique shape and size
make them inconvenient for washing and tooth
brushing. |
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