Your Bathroom Sink Buying Guide

Bathroom sinks are no longer considered a standard stock item.  Today’s bathroom sinks offer luxury, beauty and are made of marble, ceramic, stone and even glass.  If you’re looking for a way to update your bathroom, installing a new sink is the ideal way to go.  They’re affordable and don’t require an extensive installation time.  A new bathroom sink can be installed in a matter of hours.  We have some great tips to help you choose the right bathroom faucets and sinks.

With more homes now housing multiple bathrooms, it’s a breeze to define each room’s personality with your choice of sinks and hardware.  Your only dilemma will be which beautiful sink to install in each of your home’s bathrooms.

Perhaps the most glamorous of the newer designs are the glass bathroom sinks.  Sleek and elegant, these give an entirely modern feel to your bathroom.  Another beautiful look is bathroom pedestal sinks.  Again, these are very streamlined and offer that contemporary look so many are looking for. They eliminate the boxy looks common with under the sink cabinets and simply sit atop a pedestal.

For a really unique look, many homeowners love the fact they can choose an original porcelain vessel sink from a virtual endless color and design source.  Available in many colors and patterns, each with contrasting colors or patterns on either side of the sink area, these are an ideal way to liven up the area.  Keep in mind, vessel sinks require flat surfaces for mounting purposes.

Of course, there are always many styles in the clean, crisp white so many are drawn to.  These present a sharp contrast for darker tile flooring or countertops and remain a favorite for many due to their simple lines and bright white surfaces.

Dual-basin sinks remain popular and are easily incorporated into those bathrooms that have the available room for two sinks.  Usually connected by a common countertop, many prefer the dual look.

Clearly, bathroom sinks have evolved into works of art for many.  Keep in mind the traffic of the room and choose accordingly.  Many are handcrafted and hand painted, so you might wish to reserve these for guest bathrooms.

Finally, you’ll want to carefully consider your hardware options.  If you’re going with a clear glass bowl, you might wish to incorporate a bright stainless steel hardware package.  For those who love the color provided by many of the vessel designs, a heavier brushed nickel or darker metal hardware looks beautiful against these designs.