There was a time when vintage and antique inspired home designs were the hottest trends on the market, particularly for bathrooms. Claw foot tubs and pedestal sinks were in high demand, the ideal accessories to give any bathroom that Victorian charm. European inspired designs were also a hit, bringing an old world charm to the bathrooms with their use of warm colors and hammered metals. In an effort to look to the future, as opposed to replicating the past, manufacturers and consumers are now focusing on the fixtures that can be modified for the most visual impact, bathroom sinks. Modern bathroom sinks are based on form and function, with form taking the higher priority since function is fairly standard. Contemporary bathroom sinks, in fact, often don’t appear to be sinks at all and instead resemble works of art carefully placed on display in the room.
What Types Of Modern Bathroom Sinks Are Available?
Modern Vessel Sinks
The most popular style of contemporary bathroom sinks fall into the vessel sink category. While standard bathroom sinks have always followed a generally similar appearance, vessel sinks were one of the categories of contemporary designs that broke the furthest from that mold. If you see a selection of vessel sinks on display at a local home improvement store, you would most likely believe you were looking at a selection of decorative bowls or forms of modern art. Made from stunning glass designs in either clear or mixed colors, elegant marble or granite, or even high end ceramics and porcelains, vessel sinks are some of the most striking and unusual designs in modern bathroom fixtures. Essentially, they are created to rest on top of a bathroom counter, not sunk into it. The sink drain meets at the surface of the counter top where it connects to the plumbing lines beneath. Faucet designs made to be paired with vessel sinks are just as unique in their design and visual appeal.
Contemporary Wall Mount Sinks
While wall mount sinks were once, and still are, a common sight in retail and industrial bathrooms, they continue to gain popularity in the contemporary bathroom design market. With their freestanding design, the wall mount sink is supported by its connection into the bathroom wall as opposed to any type of supporting structure beneath it. While this eliminates any potential storage area offered by a vanity sink, as well as the flowing design of a pedestal sink, the floating design is a prime example of modern bathroom design. The elimination of the need for a base structure also frees up a significant amount of floor space underneath the sink for a variety of items such as waste bins, decorative accents, or just a way to free up additional open space.
Other Modern Bathroom Sinks Designs
While some consumers look towards new designs in order to create a contemporary bathroom design, older styles of sinks can work just as well. While the traditional design may remain the same, using newer material to create the sink can add a significantly modern appeal. A standard sunken counter sink can take on a whole new visual appeal when it is made from copper or steel. A standard bathroom sink faucet can be very modernized when made with a brushed gun metal finish.
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