Beautiful Bathroom Sinks

A useful and stylish addition Most people start and end their day at the bathroom sink: it's a place for washing hands and faces, brushing teeth, applying and removing makeup - not to mention a handy spot to hand wash delicates. The bathroom sink commands recognition from all who visit, and is the first impression of cleanliness. Bathroom sinks are manufactured from solid surface materials, cast polymer, composite materials, copper/bronze, enameled cast iron, enameled steel, and glass. Choosing size and establishing height Space is the first consideration when purchasing a bathroom sink. The center of the bathroom sink should measure a minimum of 12 inches from any surrounding walls to ensure proper elbowroom. Choose the largest sink that will fit in the available space. Deeper sinks decrease splashing. If your bathroom sink will be installed atop a vanity/cabinet, height specifications must be considered. The common height for bathroom sinks is 34 inches.

Choosing color and shape

Although the white sink will endure decades of change, bathroom sinks have gone bold and colorful. At one time, round was the only choice; now vanity-mounted, wall-hung and pedestal sinks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Sink selection should be based on room style and size, color scheme, storage needs, and how frequently the bathroom is used. Guest bathrooms may require no storage space; master bathrooms may require cabinet space and multiple sinks.

Select a sink made of materials that will fit your budget and maintain its beauty. Color selection depends on whether you want the sink to blend or stand out. Neutral colors will remain stylish, while dramatic colors may be dated in the future. Choose from oval, round, rectangle and asymmetrical sink shapes. Corner bathroom sinks offer a solution to space problems.

Choice of Style

Pedestal, wall-hung, and vessel sinks take little or no floor space and offer no storage space. Freestanding sinks may not have an overflow hole, in which case, a grid drain must be used. Pedestal sinks come in a range of styles from Victorian to contemporary, and tend to carry a higher price tag. Wall-hung sinks fit into most budgets, and allow easy access to wheelchairs. Self-rimming sinks are easy to install and sit just above counter level. Integral sinks are molded from the same material as the countertop; flush-mounted sinks are used with tile countertops and have square edges that allow them to sit flush with the vanity countertop. Under-mounted sinks are low profile and used to emphasize the countertop.