Guest Bathroom Remodeling: Tips for Selecting a Stylish Sink

When it comes to remodeling a bathroom for your personal use, the choices are easier in that you choose what reflects your personal style. However, guest bathrooms tend to be different. It’s like decorating to appeal to the masses to a certain degree. Following are some ideas on choosing a bathroom sink that will not only be functional, but stylish as well.

  • Experiment with Shape: Bathroom sinks come in a variety of shapes. Select one that is not your standard oval shape for a shot of design flair. What a sink lacks in size, it can make up for with a snazzy shape.
  • Colors: Here again is where you can make an unexpected choice that will pleasantly surprise guests. From lively tangerine, to soothing ocean greens, to modern speckled black – the color choices in bathroom sinks are as diverse as nature itself.

  • Hardware: Brass, glass, brushed nickel – what are these? Just some of the different types of hardware for sink spouts and handles.
  • Material: Porcelain be gone! You can choose bathroom sinks made from enameled cast iron, stainless steel and solid surfaces that mimic natural stone. Following are some particulars about each.

Cast iron bathroom sinks: These will last you a lifetime. These tend to be very heavy, resist structural damage,  and they can also be found in a variety of colors.

Stainless Steel Bathroom Sinks: As with any steel, these too are very durable. They are constructed using 18 to 20-gauge steel. This is a great option for those with who want modern appeal.

Solid Surface: These types of sinks are very popular, as they can give the appearance of high-end natural stone, eg granite. They also come in a multitude of colors. A drawback to these types of bathroom sinks though is that, while durable, they are not one hundred percent scratch proof.

As this info illustrates, bathroom remodeling has never been so much fun. With so much to choose from in just sinks alone, your guest bathroom can be just as fashionable and luxurious as any master bath.



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#1   Small Bathroom Ideas on 09.27.09 at 3:40 am

A guest bath can be a great place to add a little whimsy or be a little adverturous and less practical. Since this bath is used less for everyday grooming it is a good place to add some extra style with either a pedestal sink or perhaps a vessel sink in an interesting design or a bright color.