bathroom vanities with vessel sinks

Glass bathroom vessel sinks took the kitchen and bath design world by storm when they came onto the design scene in the past decade. But vessels, a free-standing sink that sets on the countertop rather than in the countertop, are based on the freestanding wash basins from centuries back before running water.

Today, vessels are not only adding a splash off whimsy in bathrooms and powder rooms, but they are branching into styles all their own. In particular, the trend for the upcoming year is glass bathroom sinks to create a focal point.

Match No More

Traditionally, bathroom fixtures were matched in color, style and material. The latest trend in bathroom design has thrown these rules out and we've seen glass bathroom vessels making an appearance in many master baths, particularly in those with the spa-retreat style that has become trendy in the past year.

Functional Art

Interior design has always been about combining function and style, and vessels have taken this to a new level. Art glass bathroom sinks in particular are in vogue for the upcoming year, especially for powder rooms and guest baths.

With the vessel up and off the bathroom countertop, a more sleek, streamlined style is opening up counter space. Look for a more minimalist style in bathroom furnishings to follow this trend.

Shaping Style

Glass bathroom sinks are going to be looking to new shapes and sizes in the upcoming designs. Look for large, square and unusually shaped vessel sinks to add a whole new dimension to this design phenomenon.

Fascinating Focal Points

With the sink or vanity area the focal point of a bathroom, glass vessel sinks step up to the plate in adding a whole new dimension to this area. In the past we've seen fancy bathroom vanities functioning as the focal point, but the trend is pointing towards a more understated elegance in vanities and a showier sinks taking front and center stage. Expect to see more neutral and deeper tones in bathrooms with the vessel sinks adding color and contrast.

For homeowners concerned that a glass bathroom sink may date their bathroom at some point down the road - not to worry, for this fad has turned into a trend, and the trend has become a new standard in bathroom design