Contemporary Style: Modern Sinks

Ah, the bathroom sink – this oft neglected element of the restroom has patiently waited for it's time in the sun as we have gone about our business -  washing our hands after using the lavatory (providing we weren't raised in a barn), using it to freshen up for a evening on the town, and  brushing “the fangs” in preparation for bed.  It is has accepted being the object of scorn as we prepare the loo for house guests and the cause of more than one marital argument over the amount of hair contained therein.   Perhaps it's time to give this hard working household "member" a face lift.  No longer need the washbasin be a boring white porcelain bowl - today these functional fixtures can also be strikingly beautiful works of art.

Bold colors and a striking amoeba shaped sink add a touch of whimsy 
to this otherwise monochromatic bathroom space

Of course bathroom sinks come in more varieties than we could hope to innumerate in a single blog post so, for now, we’re content to focus on some of the modern bathroom sinks designs. You know, the ones with clean lines, compelling shapes, and/or made from interesting materials.  We realize that even within the realm of contemporary sink design the variety is vast but hey, we like looking at photos of contempo sinks and we’re hoping you do, too.

Deep toned mahogany contrast nicely with the bright white
porcelain sink and "mod" counter-top application

Free floating (cantilevered) sinks with a wide drawer bank
below provide storage as well as some flair... though your
sinks will likely need plumbing (unlike these pictured) so 
make sure you have some nice chromed pipes.

Floating vanities provide storage without taking up without 
taking up a lot of visual space.   We humans like to see 
our floors.

What the shell?!  Sorry we couldn't resist.

Our question is… as aesthetically pleasing as modern sink design can be,  we’re a little concerned that some might be too pretty to really get down to business.  What do you think – would you have to think twice before spitting your toothpaste into one of these modern vessels?