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Your bathroom's design is an essential part of your home.  When planning your design, keep in mind your needs, budget, and home décor. Bathroom sinks are a crucial consideration; check them out in shapes and styles from unique to traditional in great finishes to complete your bathroom's design. Also, make sure you pick out the right type of faucet to work with the sink you choose (or, vice versa). Here are a few popular bathroom sink styles to help you decide.

Console sinks sit atop two or four legs and free up space underneath the sink. Many of these sinks are Victorian in design and will coordinate with claw foot tubs in the bathroom. Other styles of console sinks can be purely modern in form. Console sinks don't require a bathroom counter top, but assure you have the space and available plumbing to fit one into your bathroom.

Wall hung sinks are commonplace in homes. These pieces fit onto the bathroom wall, and leave the space under the sink open and free. You'll find great wall hung bathroom sinks in sizes, styles, and finishes to suit most anyone's tastes.

Pedestal sinks resemble console sinks, except they're supported by one leg or column. Typically, the ceramic pedestal sink has a Victorian look; however, most all manufacturers offer traditional, modern, and contemporary options. In a larger bathroom, like a master bath or large hall bath, place two matching pedestal sinks next to each other for a designer look.

Undermount and self-rimming sinks are intended to fit into a countertop. The undermount sink is mounted under the counter. This style makes wiping the counter top easier. Self-rimming sinks offer a more stylish look. Check out self-rimming and undermount modeled sinks in various styles and an array of finishes to suit your personality and your bathroom's design theme.

The vessel sink is almost like an inside out version of the undermount and self-rimming sink. It sits atop the counter like a bowl. The vessel sink requires a vessel filler faucet, which can easily be found in a range of styles from traditional to ultra-modern. Check out incredible vessel sinks in stunning colors and finishes, from porcelain to stainless steel to natural stone, and add a unique taste to your home.

Remember to evaluate your bathroom's plumbing capabilities and its available space when shopping for a new bathroom sink. You can rest assured that bathroom sinks come in sizes and shapes that can accommodate almost any need. Leading home plumbing companies like Kohler, American Standard, Moen, Elkay, and Grohe are a few of many who will satisfy your bathroom and kitchen sink and faucet needs.

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