Vessel sinks come in all types of materials including glass.
Vessel sinks are they practical.
But the bathroom vessel sink has grown far beyond its antique ancestry becoming a showy centerpiece that s perfect for a powder room remodel.
There are some practical issues to deal with however and bathroom vessel sinks aren t right for everyone.
After all they re a direct descendant of the earliest sink the wash basin.
We have a vessel sink in our powder room we love it.
If you choose the right sink it works for your application.
More specifically vessel sinks tend to be found in decorative bathrooms such as powder rooms or guest bathrooms where the sinks are not used very often.
I love the look of vessel sinks as well.
These sinks are found only in bathrooms not kitchens as their size and style would not be practical for the kitchen environment.
I think you can find some really beautiful sinks and when you ve kept everything else in the room relatively simple they are a great way to punch up the design of the room.
This being said i will tell you they aren t the most practical sink in the world.
Vessel sinks truly couldn t be any more classic.
A round vessel sink has a more organic playful look while a square or rectangular vessel sink has a more forceful commanding presence and impact.
Here s a tip sheet of points to keep in mind.