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Sinks have come a long way since the day of our grandmothers.
The sink, not to mention the faucet, are more fashionable today than
even our mothers would have imagined in their adolescence. With so many
different styles available, you’re only limited by your imagination when
selecting a new set.
Imagine a fabulous glass sink appearing to float upon a rod
iron-filigree base. This is called a vessel sink. Imagine washing your
hands in a shimmering, opalescent gold sink made of glass that looks
like something from Dale Chihuly's glass studio. Or what about an
elegant ceramic sink with decorations reminiscent of a blue Ming vase?
Is Mona Lisa looking back up at your from the bottom of the sink? These
sinks are available in glass, wood, painted ceramic, stone and granite,
copper, and mosaic. Sinks today come in many shapes; as well as round,
you can find oval, square, rectangular, and unusual shapes. If you’re
restoring a Victorian home, you’re in luck. The elegant white ceramic
pedestal sink is still going strong.
The faucet has evolved along with the modernization and beautification
of sinks. You can still find the traditional two-handle faucets,
single-control faucets, and wall mount faucets, but in a profusion of
materials and styles. Again, only your imagination can hold you back in
designing your new bathroom. Faucets can even be mounted on the floor
behind or beside a vessel sink and not take up room on the vanity.
Faucets for vessel sinks are available in a wide variety of finishes and
styles. Polished chrome, brushed nickel, copper, brass, and pewter are
just a few of the finishes available. You’ll want to select a faucet
with a PVD, or “physical vapor deposition” finish. This state-of-the-art
process bonds the finish to the faucet. It is the most durable finish
available today. PVD-protected faucets won’t tarnish, discolor, or
corrode. |
