Vessel sinks are among the most interesting fixtures in bathroom remodeling plans. It enhances the aesthetic look of your bathroom and actually increases the total market value of your home. Not only it gives your bathroom a sophisticated and contemporary look, it also serves as a decorating element since it is elegantly made from a variety of materials. Among the most popular materials used are glass, stone (such as marble and granite), copper, and porcelain.
A glass vessel sink gives your bathroom a more modern and clean look. However, these require more maintenance effort. The stains and marks from water drops make it look dirty and disgusting rather than appealing. They come in attractive shapes and colors. Some have hollow openings allowing other materials such as water pebbles and marbles to be poured inside.
Stone sinks are elegant and tend to give your bathroom a natural and earthly feel. This kind of sink is also hard to clean. Cleaning it with the use of chemicals might leave stains. Therefore, the use of chemicals for cleaning should be avoided. A marble vessel sink can brighten your bathroom and feels more inviting because of its smooth and fancy look.
Another material used to make these sinks is the copper. A copper vessel sink is very popular because of its splendid finish. You can choose from a natural finish, glowing finish or ancient finish and more. One characteristic of copper is that, it constantly reacts to environmental components such as water solid contents, temperature and moisture thus, changing the look of the copper sink. To retain the desired finish of the copper, use a sealant or a copper wax solution. However, some people enjoy the look of the patina that develops, as it gives an authentic antique look.
A vessel sink made up of porcelain is increasingly becoming a designer choice for contemporary bathrooms because of its simplicity yet elegant looks. These sinks can also be made of other materials such as cast iron, bronze, stainless steel, and even wood.
