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The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show last month in Chicago revealed an overwhelming trend: Over-the-counter sinks are big in bathrooms, especially powder rooms.


By Meghan Stromberg, Senior Editor April 30, 2004
This article first appeared in the PB May 2004 issue of Pro Builder.

 

Gravity Glas fuses color pigments between layers of glass. Prices range from $832 to $2,394, with the Lava Rush starting at $1,666. www.gravityglas.com
Bear Creek Glass offers four handcrafted styles ranging in price from $895 to $1,550. Ocean sells for $895 to $995. www.bearcreekglass.com
Kohler makes the ultra-modern, satin-finish Vessels Timpani lavatory. It starts at $665. www.kohler.com

The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show last month in Chicago revealed an overwhelming trend: Over-the-counter sinks are big in bathrooms, especially powder rooms. Also called overmount bowls, basins and vessels, the sinks come in surprising materials, shapes and colors and can be set on traditional countertops as well as pedestals and furniture pieces.

With all of those options, where do you start? Here are a few ideas.

 

Linkasink offers this cast-metal sink, lined with blue Venetian glass mosaic tiles, starting at $1,200. www.linkasink.com
Decolav produces an assortment of styles, including this square ceramic vessel, which retails for $299. www.decolav.com
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