| Spring is here and we're again focussing our attention | | | | counter, vanity cabinet or console, you may wish to |
| on our homes - inside and out. The 'trend that sees no | | | | consider bathroom furniture with a height between |
| end' is the porcelain vessel sink and it's heating up the | | | | 28"-34". Bathroom vessel faucets will also be a |
| home fashion runway! | | | | consideration. Are you looking for wall mounted or |
| If you're planning on a bathroom reno or starting from | | | | deck mounted faucets. Wall mounted may mean you |
| scratch, we anticipate that you'll be looking at one of | | | | need to consider new plumbing. Deck mounted may |
| these truly artful pieces to enhance your bathroom | | | | work beautifully with existing plumbing. If you're starting |
| decor. These vessels are being elevated to bathroom | | | | from scratch, evaluate both models. Some vessel |
| sculpture and will have you and your guests talking for | | | | sinks will naturally work better with one style or |
| some time. It's the new focal point in bathroom chic! | | | | another, but your favorite online or brick 'n mortar |
| We're taking a second look at the white porcelain sink | | | | experts should be spending time with you to review all |
| and we hope you do as well. We all have memories | | | | your options. If you're not getting satisfaction, then we |
| of the ones we grew up with, which were tiresome | | | | say 'upgrade' your expert! |
| and nondescript, but the new porcelain vessel is | | | | With our attention on renovation and costs, it makes |
| keeping pace with its current contemporaries and | | | | economical sense to suggest to our homeowners to |
| enjoying a steady 're-trend' as elegant and functional | | | | work with what they already have. Why throw the |
| bathroom art!! We reviewed our resources, and asked | | | | baby out with the bathwater (wow!...did we just make |
| industry experts a simple question. Why!? Why would | | | | that up or what!). Our decorating experts say that |
| we consider the ceramic vessel sink as a focal point in | | | | adding expense isn't always the best plan of action, |
| our bathroom when there are so many other materials | | | | when a tiny adjustment may be all that is required. |
| and exquisite styles to choose from? Stone, | | | | What we're saying is, no need to also purchase a new |
| handblown glass, mexican Talavera and much more? | | | | tub and toilet. You need a strong focal point to start |
| Come on now, convince us! | | | | with and then add features such as tile, color and |
| The appeal had a 'wow' factor which was unanimous: | | | | decorating touches. You'll soon be in your own |
| 1. durability 2. versatility 3. affordability 4. style-ability. | | | | spa-within-home getaway retreat that you so rightly |
| Manufacturers have looked to the past and kept the | | | | deserve. And by the way, we know that style and |
| best in terms of practical features. They knew that | | | | affordability can be said in the same sentence here! |
| most consumers still had a sense of appreciation for a | | | | These porcelain sinks just keep getting better and |
| fresh, sparkling, hygenic look which were the practical | | | | better. If you like formal or contemporary, there are no |
| and functional features of the past. However, a much | | | | shortages of designs or color! We know our time is |
| needed makeover was what was required. So what | | | | precious and we're happy the internet has made it |
| we're seeing today is a revamp in form and color - | | | | possible for us to make the best and highest use of |
| truly intelligent designs are taking center stage in | | | | our time. We want a more simple plan for you and |
| fashion magazines everywhere. We love these | | | | your home life. So really have fun with this and happy |
| 're-trends'! | | | | decorating. |
| Because of the potential to add height to your existing | | | | |