If you want a classy upscale look, perhaps a clear glass vessel sink is a good choice for you. A more rustic setting would be great for a copper bathroom sink, or you can add a lot of fun color with a glass mosaic bathroom sink. The choices are really endless, so plan on spending some time making this decision.

Smaller sinks usually work well in the bathroom, which is another reason a vessel sink is a good choice here. In situations with 2 sinks, mounting 2 vessels near each other is a great way to make the sink area a real focal point of your bathroom’s theme. Sinks are both functional and a piece of decor. You do not have many opportunities in the bathroom to make one choice that impacts both of those things, so choose wisely when selecting your sink.

Another more functional thing to consider is your current bathroom plumbing. If you select a sink that requires a different plumbing scheme or placement of the water and drain sources, make sure your budget will allow for the potential plumbing costs. For example, if you currently have a small drop in type of bathroom sink, but you want to switch to a vessel sink, you will find your plumbing will probably not work with the new sink without some modification. As we talked about earlier, a vessel sink sits on top of a cabinet, so the lip of the sink will generally be higher than other types of sink. Also consider your old faucet will probably not be high enough to reach over the lip of the sink, so new bathroom faucets will be in order for your new vessel sink. A popular mounting position for the plumbing with vessel sinks is the wall mount. With this set up, the water lines are run inside the wall to the correct height, then the faucet and water knobs are mounted to the wall so they are positioned properly over the lip of the vessel sink. Another great benefit of this is the water lines are not visible at all.

Whatever sink you choose for your bathroom, make sure you take advantage of it’s prominent position and ability to be a piece of decor and not just a place to wash your hands. The right vessel sink in your bathroom will do both of those things and will be a focal point to your bathroom’s style. The right bathroom vessel sink will have your friends complimenting you long after they have washed their hands.

If you are going through a bathroom renovation or rehab, you are probably trying to update both the function and style of your bathroom. Since the bathroom is typically one of the smallest rooms in the home, there are only a couple of individual items you can use as focal points in getting your new style across to your guests. When it comes to bathroom items that are both decorative and functional, the number of things in a typical bathroom that fit that definition is even smaller. One of the single impact items in the bathroom that is often overlooked as something to consider when it comes to decor, is the bathroom sink. The sink is obviously a place to wash your hands, but the right bathroom sin can also be a true piece of art.

Bathroom sinks of today are available in such a wide variety of materials and design that you would be hard pressed not to find the perfect bathroom sink for any style. Among the available options in material are copper, glass, stainless steel, granite, stone, and marble. The style choices are just as plentiful as you consider whether to add a vessel, undermount, farmhouse, pedestal or a traditional drop in type of sink. Now consider that all the materials are available in all the mounting style and you can see there really is an endless variety of bathroom sink designs to consider.

Now to complicate your choice even more, consider that each material is available in multiple finished. For example, do you want your glass bathroom sink to be clear glass, mosaic, colored, etched, the list goes on. As daunting a task as bathroom sink selection may seem, it is a huge key in getting your bathroom to fit the style you are trying to achieve.

One way to narrow down your choice is to consider practical limitations such as space. Perhaps you only have the space for a pedestal sink. if that is the case you have narrowed your sink options down quite a bit. On the other hand, if you have room for an average sized or larger vanity, your options are still wide open.

Once you have settled on the style of your bathroom, you can systematically narrow down your sink your choices until you find what works for you. A rustic bathroom would look great with a copper bathroom sink. A modern, minimalist look might call for a clear glass pedestal sink. If a colorful scheme is what you are after, a glass mosaic vessel sink might be perfect.

Another practical consideration is for you to look at your current plumbing configuration and see what it will take to make it work with your planned sink. You may have to consider whether your budget can handle the exact sink you want, as different styles and shapes of sink call for different plumbing configurations. If you have to move the water lines and drain to mount in different places than they are currently mounted, plan on a few hundred dollars. get multiple estimates, but be sure to remember the cheapest option is not always the best.

With hundreds or perhaps thousands of bathroom sinks available for you to choose from, you will likely find yourself spending a sizable amount of time making your sink choice. But don’t forget that even though it might be a bit frustrating, you are choosing both function and style and the payoff will be when your house guests are talking about your new bathroom long after they have left your home.