Picking Out Bathroom Sinks
When you remodel your bathroom, there are several fixtures that you might want to update. Between bathtubs, sinks, and toilets, bathroom sinks have perhaps the most influence on the character of a bathroom, though most people just go for something simple and dull for their bathrooms. Choosing bathroom sinks can involve a lot more than picking the color of the porcelain, if you want it to, and that can result in added beauty to your bathroom. Let's take a look at some of the things you should consider when picking a sink.
How Will You Mount Your Sink?
One thing you should consider when narrowing your choices in bathroom sinks is how you want the sink to be installed. Vanity sinks, sinks that are mounted above some sort of cabinet, are quite common nowadays, but those aren't the only choices. If you have somewhere else to store what would go in the vanity, then you might want to consider a pedestal sink or bathroom sinks that hang off your wall. Both of these options can give you extra floor space, which will give small bathrooms a more open look as a tradeoff for that lost storage space.
What Shape Do You Like?
Most sinks that you'll find in apartments or in newly constructed homes are pretty standard rectangles or ovals. However, give some consideration to a bowl-shaped sink. These round bathroom sinks are growing in popularity and can add something fresh to your bathroom by breaking out of the traditional look for a sink. Some of these bathroom sinks might even have interesting ripples or shapes to the rim of the sink, adding to the choices for the look you want.
What Material Will You Use?
Most people expect bathroom sinks to be made of porcelain, which is certainly a great material for bathroom sinks, since it's durable and easy to clean. However, there are plenty of materials that you can choose from for bathroom sinks. What type of material depends on the sort of look you want in your bathroom.
Metal can lend a modern look to your sink with shiny surfaces, or can give a rustic, rough sort of look to your sink, for instance. Glass is another great material for bathroom sinks, particularly freestanding ones like the pedestal sinks, since some are made to be see-through, allowing for an interesting sort of look. Stone sinks are durable, and can add an elegant touch to a bathroom. As you can see, when it comes time to purchase bathroom sinks, you have plenty of options to choose from. Whichever one you go with, be sure that it's what will help to achieve the look that you want for your bathroom.
