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Vessel sinks are making somewhat of a statement these days and with those sinks one needs the right vessel sink faucets because they require a special type of faucet so that they clear the sink itself.

Another name for a vessel sink is a counter sink. These sinks usually have a single hole for the faucet but there are two designs – a single post with a single lever that controls the temperature and the volume of water, and the single post that has two handles one for hot and one for cold water.

Besides the sink mount, wall mount faucets also work well because they can easily be accommodated to the right height. So you can choose from the wall faucets, bridge faucets, or single hole faucets. And there are all kinds of great styles to choose from. So whether your prefer something Victorian, traditional, contemporary, or trendy you’ve got options.

And there are some terrific unique styles both in vessel faucets and in vessel sinks. You can choose from stone, granite, onyx, stainless steel, copper, glass, wood, or even the old farmhouse style which is suddenly becoming very popular. You can also choose lead crystal, spun glass, fine china, earthenware, fire clay, and even cast iron.

When it comes to bathroom décor trends they come and go but vessel sinks are by far the hottest décor item to hit the bathroom in the past 20 years. Perhaps it’s because of their elegance? Or perhaps it’s because of their ability to walk us back in time to the old wash basin?

And as we previously mentioned there are many different material types available for the sinks but before you go nuts with this style of sink if you are building your home it’s a good idea to decide where these sinks will go in advance.

Wondering why? Well that’s because the wall mount faucets work the best with this style sink and that means holes need to be pre-drilled for the faucets. And if you are going to use deck mount faucets they have be really tall. The faucets need to be roughed in before you install your drywall.

If you are planning to replace existing sinks with vessel sinks it can be a bit of a challenge and be prepared for a larger renovation project than you would generally have with sink replacement.

There are a couple of safety tips to consider. Vessel sink usually sit on the counter and they are completely open so if you have young children they are not the best choice for a bathroom. Also if you choose glass make sure it is either laminate or tempered because plain glass can shatter with the slightest impact and seriously hurt someone.

If you decide a vessel sink isn’t for you there are plenty of other great choices like the pedestal sink which is also becoming very popular. One thing is for certain sinks have been around almost as long as man has been using water so there is certainly no shortage of styles or sizes, shapes, materials, or even depths to choose from. And no matter what color you want somewhere it’s available.

You can buy you vessel sink faucets at your local hardware store or online. Online offers you some wonderful options from around the world. Which ones are for you?