One great way to update a bathroom, particularly if you are also replacing a vanity cabinet or countertop, is to install a new sink (actually, the proper term for a bathroom washbowl is 'lavatory' or, for short, 'lav').
In recent years, plumbing-fixture designers have created a wonderful smorgasbord of high-style bathroom lavatories that turn what was once a mundane fixture into a work of art.
Lavatories are categorized by their support method: countertop-mounted, pedestal, wall-mounted, undermounted, and above-counter. A popular new variation is the console, which is supported by table-like legs.
For practical bathrooms, lavatory bowls usually combine with a countertop capping a vanity cabinet--a setup that hides the plumbing and provides storage and counter space. |
