| Dating back to prehistoric times, sinks originally simply | | | | Stylish architects are adding new materials to their |
| served a particular plumbing function. Generally used to | | | | designs and are making some new and interesting |
| wash small items, sinks were chosen based on their | | | | choices. One example, for a more contemporary look |
| durability and the size needed for specific tasks. Unless | | | | and design available in a wide variety of colors are |
| you were royalty or extremely wealthy, it was not until | | | | glass sinks. Glass is sophisticated, elegant and |
| the middle of the 20th century that the choice of a sink | | | | becoming more common due to its beauty and charm. |
| became a decorating decision as well as one of | | | | The colors can be warm and charming and suit many |
| functionality. Sinks have evolved from simple functional | | | | different decorating schemes. |
| items to the focal point of the room, whether the | | | | With more and more people entertaining at home, |
| kitchen, bathroom, bar or laundry area, the design of | | | | built-in bar sinks are becoming a must when decorating |
| the sink is quite often the determining factor in the | | | | the entertainment area. Some fun choices are |
| room's decor. | | | | available using copper, porcelain and hand-sculpted |
| Available in hundreds of styles and materials, sink | | | | granite. The bar area is where guests will tend to |
| manufacturing has become a billion-dollar industry. | | | | "hang-out" and some of the new choices are very |
| Made from every imaginable material from gold to tin, | | | | warm and welcoming. Combined with artistic faucets, |
| the design possibilities seem endless. Sinks usually | | | | the bar sink can be a fun addition to the area. |
| include a faucet capable of dispensing both hot and | | | | Purely for the elegant aesthetic effect, vessel sinks |
| cold water. It too is available in hundreds of styles and | | | | are quite popular, although not always practical in a |
| varieties. Top sink designers compete yearly for | | | | "family home." Vessel sinks have been described as |
| prestigious awards, based upon the design, durability, | | | | art pieces and rightly so. Although a bit more |
| functionality and, the newest category emerging due to | | | | expensive, the vessel sink sits entirely on top of a |
| the discovery of global warming, the "green" sink. | | | | counter. Its distinctive design and construction is very |
| When choosing a sink, one should consider the | | | | luxurious, exclusive and is usually chosen more for its |
| function, size and shape best suited to meet the | | | | eye appeal than for functionality. |
| owner's needs. Popular for its durability, sleek design | | | | Regardless of the type of sink one chooses, it is a |
| and ease of cleaning, stainless steel has made a | | | | good idea to take time and consider all the options. |
| comeback in recent years, becoming the sensible and | | | | Sinks are durable and last many years. The right |
| fashionable choice for many kitchen redecorating | | | | choice will last the lifetime of the room, so it is best to |
| endeavors. The advent of stainless steel appliances | | | | consider the designs carefully before deciding which |
| and their popularity has made this economic selection | | | | type of sink will fit one's needs. |
| also a trendy design feature in many homes. | | | | |