| Glass bathroom vessel sinks took the kitchen and bath | | | | With the vessel up and off the bathroom countertop, a |
| design world by storm when they came onto the | | | | more sleek, streamlined style is opening up counter |
| design scene in the past decade. But vessels, a | | | | space. Look for a more minimalist style in bathroom |
| free-standing sink that sets on the countertop rather | | | | furnishings to follow this trend. |
| than in the countertop, are based on the freestanding | | | | Shaping Style |
| wash basins from centuries back before running | | | | Glass bathroom sinks are going to be looking to new |
| water. | | | | shapes and sizes in the upcoming designs. Look for |
| Today, vessels are not only adding a splash off | | | | large, square and unusually shaped vessel sinks to add |
| whimsy in bathrooms and powder rooms, but they are | | | | a whole new dimension to this design phenomenon. |
| branching into styles all their own. In particular, the trend | | | | Fascinating Focal Points |
| for the upcoming year is glass bathroom sinks to | | | | With the sink or vanity area the focal point of a |
| create a focal point. | | | | bathroom, glass vessel sinks step up to the plate in |
| Match No More | | | | adding a whole new dimension to this area. In the past |
| Traditionally, bathroom fixtures were matched in color, | | | | we've seen fancy bathroom vanities functioning as the |
| style and material. The latest trend in bathroom design | | | | focal point, but the trend is pointing towards a more |
| has thrown these rules out and we've seen glass | | | | understated elegance in vanities and a showier sinks |
| bathroom vessels making an appearance in many | | | | taking front and center stage. Expect to see more |
| master baths, particularly in those with the spa-retreat | | | | neutral and deeper tones in bathrooms with the vessel |
| style that has become trendy in the past year. | | | | sinks adding color and contrast. |
| Functional Art | | | | For homeowners concerned that a glass bathroom |
| Interior design has always been about combining | | | | sink may date their bathroom at some point down the |
| function and style, and vessels have taken this to a | | | | road - not to worry, for this fad has turned into a trend, |
| new level. Art glass bathroom sinks in particular are in | | | | and the trend has become a new standard in |
| vogue for the upcoming year, especially for powder | | | | bathroom design. |
| rooms and guest baths. | | | | |