When planning a bathroom remodeling / renovation project, make sure you are aware of all the various bathroom sink styles before making a decision on your sinks. There are too many other beautiful bathroom sink styles to choose from to limit oneself to the basic self rimming bathroom sink.

• Drop in sinks or self rimming bathroom sink styles are the least expensive and most commonly used bathroom sink on the market. This sink is fused to the base of and is made out of the same material as the countertop. This integral bathroom sink style creates a seamless transition with the bathroom countertop.

• Pedestal bathroom sink styles are becoming more and more popular because of their elegance and minimalist look. With pedestal sinks, a sink basin is mounted on top of a pedestal base that conceals the drain and supply lines. Pedestal bathroom sinks are most often made out of vitreous china or porcelain coated steel. Disadvantages of pedestal sinks include, sufficient upfront design planning for the bathroom is vital with these types of sinks due to the fact that the location of the rough plumbing has to be precise and they lack under sink storage space.

• Wall mounted bathroom sinks are another common bathroom sink. With these types of sinks, the basin is actually mounted on the bathroom wall. Their mountings can be flush, recessed or semi-recessed mounted. Even though they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, wall mounted sinks, like pedestal bathroom sink styles, offer limited under sink storage capability.
• Vessel bathroom sinks are large bowls that mount on top of your bathroom countertop or vanity. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles like wall mounted bathroom sinks. Vessel bathroom sink styles are produced from a variety of materials including lead crystal, fireclay, china, cast iron and stainless steel.

For more help on bathroom remodeling, see Acclaim Renovations bathroom remodeling / renovation page or call (936) 271-0507 and we will be more than happy to provide you with the knowledge and information you need to begin planning a bathroom addition project.

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