When you're bathroom remodeling you're most likely going to want to replace your bathroom sink. This is one of the focal points of the bathroom and often the first thing you see upon entering the room. The tub/shower area is the largest and can become the focal point, and of course you probably notice the toilet, but the bathroom sink is the most used and often in a position where it immediately catches the eye. So the look of the bathroom vanity sink should be important to you.

The number of bathroom sinks available is bigger than ever before. Of course, your personal preference and the rest of the room will make a difference as far as which style or color you choose. But the best way to start narrowing the dozens upon dozens of choices is to consider how the bathroom is used.

For a child's bathroom, you might shy away from a bathroom vanity sink and choose a pedestal sink instead. With a pedestal sink, there's no wooden vanity or cabinetry to warp when wet, and the pedestal sink requires a single wipe down to clean, making it much less maintenance intensive than other options. Choose a normal size sink, though the temptation may be to go with a smaller one, because kids do grow up. Provide a step stool when they're small, and then your sink won't need to be replaced with a larger one later if the bathroom becomes a guest bathroom, for instance.

If you need more bathroom storage, then a bathroom sink vanity designed for this purpose will be ideal. The vanity serves as large, under sink cabinets where you can store items. You also get varying amounts of countertop space around the sink where you can put things like a soap dish, a glass, a cotton ball container or anything you like.

Think about how you use the sink. Do you or someone else like to wash your hair in the sink or fill large containers in the sink? Changing the sink or the faucets can cause problems with this kind of thing if there's not enough clearance between the spout and the sink bowl or if the bowl is too shallow.

Is there frequently more than one person in your bathroom at a time, or would that ability make your life easier? For some families with children or for couples who get ready for their day at the same time each morning, a double-sink arrangement is the best to have. This can consist of two pedestal sinks or a single large vanity with two bathroom sinks. If you're bathroom remodeling, that's the ideal time to change out your one-sink vanity for a double sink.

Once you've decided on the sink you need for the best functionality, then it's time to decide on the finish. You have many choices like stainless steel, ceramic, porcelain, vitreous china, enameled steel or cast iron, stone, acrylic or fiberglass. You can also choose a solid surface bathroom sink that's part of the entire vanity countertop.

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