A sink is a sink, right? Wrong! As more people focus on redecorating their bathrooms as a part of a total home makeover, sinks are becoming more important. They are functionally important and can be visually striking. Let’s take a look at the current trends in bathroom vanity sinks.
1) The drop-down sink. This is the one you’re most familiar with–the bowl that sits down inside the opening of the vanity. But even here, you have the opportunity for some creativity. For instance, you could go with an always-acceptable white acrylic sink, or perhaps for a more contemporary look, a tempered glass sink.
2) The vessel sink. If you want something that really lends an air of elegance to the bathroom, you can choose a vessel sink. This is literally an attractive bowl that sits on top of the vanity. It looks amazing in either a modern or contemporary bathroom. And under the right circumstances, can even work with an antique theme.
3) Double-basin sinks. If you have the space for it, consider getting a vanity with a double sink layout. This is nice for a master bedroom, since it allows husband and wife to take care of their morning get-ready rituals at the same time. Also, if you have a lot of children who need to get ready for school at the same time, a double-sink works well in the main bathroom–again, provided there is the room for it.
5) Brushed metal faucets. We can’t talk about sinks without discussing the most important part–the faucets. A popular trend in home decoration today is that of brushed-metal faucets. Fixtures of muted copper, silver, chrome or gold not only look great, but they are easy to clean.
6) Wall-mounted sink. While not technically a vanity sink, we have to mention this. If your bathroom is little more than a closet with a toilet and shower, then you might be forced to use just a wall-mounted sink. If this is the case at your home, do what you can to spice it up a bit. Perhaps a different colored sink other than standard white would make it stand out. Also, you can use the brushed-metal faucet we discussed to give it some personality.
The bottom line is that, if you want a bathroom with personality, you cannot ignore the sink. Being choosy in selecting your bathroom vanity sink will pay off with a room that is not only functional, but dazzling as well.







