Baltimore Sun Sunday

Vessel sinks that will go swimmingly in a bathroom

- By Ed Del Grande

A: For all-around ease of installati­on, product availabili­ty and dramatic style, I like vessel-type bathroom sinks made from natural marble. Many of these natural material sinks are handcrafte­d from a single piece of stone, making them one-of-a-kind items.

Since it is a vessel design, you get to show off the marble on both sides of the sink. A stone vessel sink can rest on top of a natural stone countertop, allowing you to create striking contrasts.

Your faucet choices will be limited to wall-mount or tall, vessel-type faucets, and both can be pricey. Natural stone sinks are also very high-end items, and the choice may not be practical if you’re looking for rock-bottom prices.

A: If strength, beauty and color choices are a top priority, you’ll find all these features in cast iron. Remember, vessel sinks are exposed, because they sit on top of the counter. Heavy-duty materials like cast iron can provide some extra sink protection.

Also, with a cast-iron vessel sink, the enameled finish inside the bowl can be one color, and the painted outside of the bowl can be a contrastin­g color, to create an artistic effect.

Finally, most cast-iron fixtures contain recycled materials. So, if you want to build green, no need to feel blue about using cast iron.

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