The days of austere, boring bathrooms are, thankfully, long over as new materials and innovative designs have made their way into every room of our homes including this frequently used one. Glass bathroom sinks in many shapes, sizes and designs are just one of the ways to create a stunning and elegant look in the one place that’s often overlooked.
Next to the kitchen and bedroom, the bathroom is one area of the house that we spend the most amount of time in, up to an hour a day for some of us, so naturally both beauty and comfort should be high on the list of priorities when it comes to remodeling or redecorating.
The Versatile Styles of Glass Bathroom Sinks
Glass Bathroom Sinks
Designer glass bathroom sinks can be found in an array of designs, styles, and colors suitable for any décor or anyone’s tastes. Imagine a cerulean colored glass sink complemented by a sparkling, chrome faucet and hardware, or perhaps a deep, ruby red sink with hand-painted gold and cream colored accents adorning the inside of the basin.
Glass bathroom sinks are also available in colors like earthy tones including rich browns, burnt orange, forest green, amber, and gold, as well as frosted or pearly white, translucent, shades of gray, or even pastels, all either plain or decorated with some type of pattern or design.
In terms of their actual style, sinks made from glass and intended for the bathroom can be rather versatile, allowing you to add one to your existing set-up or replace everything including the accompanying vanity, cabinet, or countertop.
One of the most elegant styles of glass bathroom sinks are vessel shaped. Known for both their functionality as well as visual appeal, glass vessel sinks can be installed either atop of a counter, or they can be sunk down halfway beneath the counter’s surface. Some of the most posh hotels and restaurants in the world feature glass vessel sinks in their washrooms and now they are becoming increasingly popular in private homes as well.
Some glass bathroom sinks come with mirrors either attached or unattached to the sink along with a matching vanity beneath. These sinks can also be used with free-standing or pedestal style vanities and those that are mounted to the wall.
Many people are rather pleasantly surprised to learn that the tempered and laminated glass used to create these sinks is just as strong, if not stronger than vitreous china, which is a high-grade ceramic commonly used in bathroom sinks and toilets. Thanks to advances in the manufacturing process, glass sinks do not actually pose the danger they were once believed to.
Glass sinks are carefully treated to increase their durability and resistance to scratches and are also relatively easy to care for despite their often fragile appearance. Of course, if a heavy object is dropped directly onto a glass sink it will break or crack depending on the type, but it will not shatter into a million dangerously sharp pieces.
Whether you’re totally remodeling the entire bathroom or just looking to quickly update its décor, glass bathroom sinks with stylish countertops or vanities can be the perfect addition to complete the room’s look and provide years of use.