Often found in commercial settings, the wall-mounted bathroom sink is slowly but surely emerging in residential applications, and I couldn't be happier about it. Supported solely by the wall, these sinks can be excellent space savers when undersink storage... more »

Before indoor plumbing existed, there were buckets and washbasins, so it's only fitting that an old-fashioned bucket still makes a great sink. Bucket sink basins come in a variety of patinas from galvanized tin to patinated copper; fixed or moveable handles... more »

Pedestal sinks are a bathroom favorite for more reasons than one — they are sleek, streamlined and can create that double-sink efficiency in spaces where a double vanity would look crowded. Once you choose the perfect sink, though, picking the right... more »

From a new, drop-in-style apron sink to an interchangeable backsplash design, get ready for hundreds of exciting products coming soon to your local kitchen and bath center. I had the opportunity to pop into the 2012 Kitchen... more »

Are you looking for a clever way to add an accent color to your bathroom? Think about painting the outside of a wall-mounted sink. You've probably seen painting applied to the outside of clawfoot bathtubs; simply apply this idea to the sink. It will give... more »

I think it's safe to say that most people love a window above the kitchen sink. But put that window above a bathroom sink, and I think most people would find that to be a flaw. A mirror right above the sink is pretty handy — you can see what... more »

2012 will be about updating the styles and technologies of bathroom faucets and fixtures — sinks, tubs, toilets and the like — while conserving precious resources. Read on to see some of the darker finishes, integrated sinks and counters, fancy toilets... more »

I think it might be the nostalgia of art school that has me completely smitten with trough sinks. While the trough sinks of my memories are covered in years of paint (while the floor was covered in water), when used in residential design they can add... more »

P-traps: essentially all plumbing fixtures (sinks, tubs and toilets) require them, either internally or externally to retain a small amount of water that creates a seal, which works to keep sewer gas from coming back into a building. This is all good... more »

So, you’ve outfitted your bathroom’s vanity with your dream sink. Next stop: hardware. In the sea of choices, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by this decision. Single-lever mixer or two-handle? Stainless steel or brushed nickel? Electronic or wall-mounted?... more »

Sure, we could turn to the everyday porcelain or enamel-inlay white sink to finish off our bathroom counter. But we spend a lot of time by the sink, so shouldn’t we feel excited by our choice? Instead of surrendering to the typical, consider setting... more »

I just got back from Valencia, Spain, where the Spanish tile, bath and stone industries have gathered for a massive trade show called Cevisama. The mood was somewhere between ebullient and ecstatic, and Cevisama itself was a visual feast, filled with... more »

Vessel sinks bring style and elegance to a bath, creating the appeal of art on a pedestal. Based on the centuries-old wash basin used before running water was available, today's freestanding vessel sink mounts on a counter, vanity or wall and come in... more »

A lot of bathroom sinks are a real snoozefest. There are so many clever options out there today that there is really no excuse to be dull, even if you're a minimalist. Here are 10 unconventional ways to think sink: more »