| l sinks are a popular choice when replacing | | | | you should measure the height of the sink, and |
| bathroom water fixtures. They can add a very | | | | adjust the countertop height so that the top edge |
| modern and updated look to the bathroom, and | | | | of the sink is approximately 32 to 36 inches from |
| are available in many different unique styles that | | | | the floor, which is the conventional height for the |
| can become the focal point of your entire | | | | top edge of a bathroom sink. If you plan to install |
| bathroom. These sinks come in many different | | | | your vessel sink on the surface of a piece of |
| beautiful finishes including glass, marble, cast iron, | | | | furniture, you will want to take this height |
| stainless steel, bronze and ceramic. The styling of | | | | restriction into account as well. Some styles can |
| these sinks mimics that of designs that are | | | | also be attached directly to a wall using a specially |
| centuries old, as washbasins were used long | | | | designed bracket if desired. |
| before homes included running water. These sinks | | | | Choosing a Faucet for a Vessel Sink |
| are designed to be freestanding, sitting directly on | | | | Choosing a faucet with a unique look that works |
| top of the bathroom countertop or other | | | | well with your sink is also a decision that will take |
| furniture pieces that are designed to support the | | | | come careful consideration. As opposed to |
| basin, although some models are designed so that | | | | standard bathroom sink faucets, which are often |
| they can be wall mounted. | | | | designed to be placed close to the back of the |
| Plumbing and Countertop Considerations for | | | | sink, a faucet for this type of sink should be |
| Vessel Sinks | | | | placed so that the water hits the bottom of the |
| If you are replacing an existing bathroom vanity | | | | sink as opposed to the side, since if the water |
| with a vessel sink, you might want to first consult | | | | hits the back wall of the sink, it could cause |
| a plumber, in case your pipes need to be moved | | | | splashing. The height of the faucet should also be |
| to support the installation. The existing vanity and | | | | taken into consideration, making sure there is |
| countertop will also need to be removed, because | | | | ample room between the top edge of the sink |
| they will not be configured properly for use with a | | | | and the faucet. Faucets with a long neck are |
| vessel sink. Countertop height for a vessel sink is | | | | often the best choice. These faucets and fixtures |
| different than for a traditional bathroom sink and | | | | can either be attached to the wall behind the sink, |
| vanity, due to the fact that the sink will sit higher | | | | to the countertop or furniture piece that the sink |
| than the countertop height. The countertop itself | | | | sits on, or at the back edge of the vessel sink |
| should be designed to be lower than normal, to | | | | itself, depending on the styling of the sink that is |
| accommodate the additional height of the vessel | | | | chosen. |
| sink. Since vessel sinks come in varying heights, | | | | |