| Vessel sinks go back to the time before indoor | | | | calming debut to any day, regardless of the time it |
| plumbing, when washing up meant going over to the | | | | begins. |
| vanity table in the corner of the room, pouring some | | | | Contemporary Art Scene |
| water from a pitcher into a bowl, and washing up | | | | The guest bathroom is one of the first places friends |
| before sitting down to a meal or just freshening up | | | | and family will see in any new home. Making that small |
| after waking. | | | | room a showplace is an easy feat when the designs |
| Fortunately, today there is indoor plumbing, and vessel | | | | utilize the colorful creations on the market today in the |
| sinks serve more than just a functional purpose. Most | | | | way of glass vessel sinks in nearly any color glass, |
| are now pieces of art that transform an ordinary | | | | from clear to the deepest of hues, in an array of |
| bathroom or powder room into a showplace, with the | | | | styles, from round or oval to square and rectangular to |
| sink being at the very center of the exhibit. | | | | fit your home's particular décor theme. Glass |
| Zen-like Serenity | | | | and metal pedestals with contemporary fixtures round |
| A Zen-like style of décor reflects harmony and | | | | out the exciting new look. Custom glass sinks can be |
| simplicity. Just because something is white or black, | | | | created to accommodate nearly any color, size or |
| that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Vessel sinks in | | | | style a decorator can fathom. |
| the traditional round or even rectangular shape made | | | | Nature's Elegant Balance |
| from Travertine or other natural stones fit in nicely with | | | | On the higher end of the scale, the homeowner may |
| Zen-themed bathrooms, and the very basic colors of | | | | want to consider choosing a sink made from one of |
| black and white can transform an ordinary bathroom | | | | many semi-precious stones to bring the bathroom to a |
| into a tranquil masterpiece. | | | | whole new level of elegance. Manufacturers allow their |
| Imagine a mahogany or cherry wood vanity with a | | | | customers to choose from such gemstones as |
| black marble or onyx vessel sitting atop it, with fountain | | | | Amber, Turquoise, Amethyst, Lapis, Azurite, or Red |
| fixtures providing a water source. Water glides into the | | | | Jasper, to name a few. These particular sinks come in |
| bowl with the sound of nature and brings a serene | | | | the traditional round bowl design as well as |
| calm to your morning. | | | | non-traditional free-formed shapes for a more natural |
| Conversely, a white limestone bowl on a black wood | | | | look to coordinate with the master or guest bathroom |
| or lacquer pedestal stand with bamboo faucet fixtures, | | | | in any home. |
| along with green accents in the form of bamboo | | | | Today there are as many different designs of vessel |
| plants situated about the room brings serenity to this | | | | sinks as there are materials they are made out of, |
| most private space. | | | | making it easier for any new homeowner, designer or |
| Achieving a quiet atmosphere by design can give a | | | | remodeler to find the perfect fit. |