subject: A Look At Bathroom Sinks And How They Have Changed Through The Years [print this page] If you have been watching decorating trends you have seen a huge change in the look of bathroom sinks. Over the years sinks have gone from simple and functional to being closer to works of art. Here are a look at some of the options and how to use them to decorate and personalize your bathroom.
Sinks are, at their most basic, a vessel which is used to hold water so that the user can wash. They are often used for shaving as well as cleaning the face and hands. There is usually a drain at the bottom that will let water out and many sinks also have a hole at the top to prevent water from overflowing if the sink is plugged but the water continues to run.
They can be made out of stone, porcelain or glass. Stone that is used to make them generally include marble and granite. This is because these are hard, smooth and do not have holes that the water can drip through. If you have a stone sink, one of the more popular surrounds is tile. These can be rectangular, square or mosaics. Mosaics can look lovely as an accent or band when they are mixed in with other tiles.
You can also choose models which sit on top of a vanity. These are often glass that has been colored and they are available in a range of patterns as well. If you are picking a glass vessel sink, you want to make sure that the glass used to make it is thick and durable. Mosaics can also look stunning around this type of sink as well. Imagine a stunning, modern vanity topped with a glass bowl sink and surrounded by glass mosaics in a similar or contrasting color. They can make a bathroom look serene and modern.
You should think about the kind of sinks that you like since they can affect other purchases. You will need a different style of vanity, for example if you pick a sink which sits on top of the vanity instead of being set into the counter. You will also want to make sure that you position any sinks at a height which can be used by the different members of your family.
Sinks take a lot of wear and tear over the course of their life. They may be bumped and banged by people who are brushing teeth and washing faces or be subjected to cleaning chemicals and other substances. Because of this you want to make sure you are picking sinks and surrounds which are easy to keep clean and maintain. Keep in mind that with mosaics, there are more grout lines that you will need to take care of during your routine maintenance so they may not be the best choice for high traffic bathrooms.
When you are designing your bathroom, sinks and surrounds can be important since they will often form the focal point as well as adding functionality. Whether you choose glass or ceramic, vessel or under mounted, your sink has to perform. And whether you want to paint, paper or cover the wall with mosaics the choices are limited only by your personal preferences.
