Using Vessel Sinks to Makeover Your Bathroom
There are so many great ways to redesign and makeover the look of your bathroom. Whether you are tearing everything out and redoing the entire space or if you are working on a budget and just changing out some integral design pieces to give the space a new look, vessel sinks can be a perfect option.
Vessels come in a variety of materials. Glass vessel sinks, marble sinks, copper and other metals, travertine sinks, they even come in wood. You’ll also find a nice selection of finishes and textural treatments. Some are molded to have nice pattern treatment inside or out, and you will even see stone sinks that are polished on the inside and left natural and rough cut on the outside.
Vessel sinks can be purchased on their own, as in just the sink and drain hardware. This is ideal if you already have a vessel sink and are just replacing that item. It’s also a great option if you are refurbishing an old dresser, vanity, or cabinet of some kind to be the vanity in your redesigned bathroom.
Vessels are also sold as complete furniture style vanity units. So if you are in need of an entire vanity for your bathroom project, you’ll be able to find exactly what you need. You’ll find styles ranging from classic to contemporary and everything in between. You will also find that all of the sink materials that are listed above will be available as stand-alone sinks or as full vanity units.
While shopping, you will also find that most online retailers that are selling vessel sinks, are also selling all of the hardware and a selection of vessel faucets. This creates a fantastic opportunity for one-stop-shopping. Plus you know you will receive your items together. Vessel faucets are typically a little taller than a traditional faucet so that they rise above the edge of the sink. You’ll be able to choose from counter top mounted and wall mounted faucets; as well as a variety of styles and metal finishes.
For a quick remodel job on a budget, a vessel sink can bring the room to the next level, even when working on a budget.
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Written By: Julia Ritzenthaler