Pottery Vessel Sinks

Unlike other bathroom fixtures, a pottery vessel sink can accompany any style decor. A vessel sink can look stylish and sleek in an ultra modern or contemporary interior yet elegant and classy in a rustic or traditional setting. Vessel lavatories are reminiscent of antique washbasins, which is why they work so beautifully in a traditional style home. On the other hand, vessel sink design has been evolving over the last 10 years, introducing more streamlined and sleek alternatives that fit perfectly in the trendiest of powder rooms.

Vessel sinks are growing in popularity due in part to their versatility. What make them so appealing are their numerous material options, array of colors and various shapes and configurations.

Pottery vessel sinks are made by merging a blend of clays, fillers, and fluxes together in a firing process. An application of white or colored glaze adheres to the exterior and interior surfaces and fuses to the clays body in the same firing method. The result is a magnificently sculptured shape crafted of vitreous china with an extremely durable surface resistant to fading, staining, burning, and scratching for beauty that lasts.

As you will see, many options are available when it comes to vessel sinks. If you really want something astonishing, not found on the store shelves, you can always have one custom made. Here are a few of the choices that are readily available to you now:

• An assortment of colors ranging from soft pastels to vibrant jewel tones
• Hand painted designs and patterns such as koi fish or butterflies
• A variety of shapes such as round or oval, squared or rectangular, hexagon, shell shaped or tapered
• Installing and mounting choices that range from above counter to wall mounted
• Distinct faucet installations such as wall mounted or tall standing counter mounted

If you are considering a vessel sink for your home there are few factors to bear in mind before making a final decision.

• Pros of vessel sinks
  • Unique design
  • Distinct materials
  • Eye-catching placement above the counter or on the wall
  • Unique faucet accommodations
  • Frees up space below the cabinet
  • Ease of instillation on furniture pieces such as an antique dresser

• Cons of vessel sinks
  • More costly
  • Difficult to clean due to water splashing on the surrounding surfaces
  • Not ideal for children or high traffic bathrooms due to height and splashing issues
  • Interferes with medicine cabinet or mirror
  • Interrupts tile backsplash design
  • Requires additional planning and plumbing if using a wall-mounted faucet
  • Cannot retrofit on an existing cabinet and countertop with a previously under mounted sink

What make vessel sinks so amazing are the infinite variations of material. Certain materials complement a space better than others do, depending on the interior decor. For example, a hammered copper or stone vessel sink pairs nicely with a farmhouse decor while concrete or glass is the modern interior's counterpart. Here are the material adaptations available for vessel sinks:

• Stainless steel
• Enamel over steel or cast iron
• Plastic
• Soapstone
• Concrete
• Terrazzo
• Wood
• Stone
• Copper
• Glass

Above counter sinks have an expensive price tag in comparison to the under mounted variety. Vessel sinks will run anywhere from $200.00 to $1000.00 and upward, while an under mounted sink will range between $75.00 and $200.00. This is because a vessel sink is finished on both its interior and exterior surfaces unlike its opposite under mounted self and their designs are more intricate and unusual. Several vendors offer an assortment of vessel sinks with varying price ranges, from high to low-end. These include:

• Duravit
• Porcher
• Toto
• Kohler
• Delta
• American Standard

Purchasing a pottery vessel sink is an investment, your adding a valuable piece of artwork to your bathroom. Looking at it from this perspective, you may be more inclined to spend additional money for the sake of good design.

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