4 Things to Look for When Purchasing a Countertop Sink for Your Home

When it comes to interior design, it’s not just the big pieces that matter. Sure, when everyone enters your home, their eyes would automatically be drawn to big eye-catching designs like big furniture, or an elegant chandelier or perhaps a painting situated at the top of your fireplace, but even the little details matter when it comes to interior design.

When you are following a theme when designing a room, every little thing matters. When constructing or renovating your bathroom, for example, it’s not just the tiles or the bathtub that people will look at but even your sink and fixtures should be given attention.

You might think it’s too tedious to spend time thinking about what kind of sink to buy for your bathroom, but it will be worth it in the end when you see just how put-together and well thought-out your bathroom will look. It’s not only you who will appreciate it but also guests who will come into your home.

If you’re not sure what you need to consider when buying a sink for your bathroom, check out the list below.

1. It must be the right size – compared to the rest of the house, the bathroom is relatively smaller than any other room, so everything must be well thought out, including the size of the sink you are purchasing. You can go for the countertop sink as it is easier to clean and can be a space saver too which is perfect if you cannot allot a big space for your sink.

2. It must complement the design of the room it is in – are you looking for a sink for your guest bath or for the master bath? There are many homeowners who design each room differently, and the bathroom is no exception. Depending on what room you will be buying it for, just make sure that it would fit in with your theme for the room. If you want to make it easy, you can choose neutral colors such as white or black so that it would complement many designs.

3. Choose the right material  - gone are the days when only porcelain is used for sinks. Nowadays, you can choose from sinks made of other materials such as stainless steel, glass or even marble. The good thing is that there are so many designs available in different materials so you will not run out of options for the design you have in mind.

4. Make sure that it is built to last – even if a counter top sink is just a small detail in a bathroom, it will still cost you money. And like anything that would cost you money, you want something that would be durable and last many years. Do your research on what types of material would last many years. Consider the people who will be using the bathroom too. Some materials may be more fragile than others so be sure to consider when scouting for your sink.

*This is a pre-written/guest post.

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Home Bathroom Design Ideas

Almost seven years ago, we moved in to our newly built house. That's after we got married on the same year. I can't believe seven years have already passed and that two years from now, our house will be fully paid. Yey! Finally, we can save more for some other things like our son's education and a house renovation.

Although our house isn't that old looking yet, there are some parts that I want to undergo renovation. The plan is 1-2 years after our house is fully paid, we will have a house renovation. That will give us more time to plan and save. We want an all-in-one renovation so all the parts of the house that we want to remodel will be covered. It’s difficult to stop in the middle of the construction because you run out of fund, right?

But I am so excited that I am thinking what major changes we will make. The very first part of the house that I really want to remodel is our bathroom. Let me show you our current bathroom/comfort room.

I find our bathroom really small. I want a bigger one with a bathtub. Having a bathtub inside the bathroom is one of my childhood dreams :) Three years or so will pass by quickly so as early as now, I am already looking for bathroom design ideas with contemporary tub, of course. So let me share my top picks for home bathroom design ideas.

I super like this design. If only I have a big bathroom that can connect to a lanai, I will choose this design. The built-in square bathtub is large and very spacious. The three of us can fit in like in a small pool.  Just look how elegant it can be too with this design.

Again, if the space is not limited, I like this square tub in my bathroom. Anyway, I also like this bathroom design with a triangular built-in bathtub. 

The bathtub is almost a heart shape. This is perfect for couples, especially during intimate nights, haha! And what about a bathroom design with freestanding bathtubs Canada? The freestanding bathtub can be put in the center just like this.

Here's another bathroom design with a freestanding bathtub placed against the wall.

With the above design, you may choose a bright color to make the bathroom lively. Oh, look at this one, so nice right?

Just change the tiles to off white or gray and it is perfect! Oh my, I can’t wait for the time we can have a bathroom renovation. But wait, I think I find a design that can fit in to our current bathroom area. Look down please!

With a corner bathtub, I can save space. I also love the color scheme. This is perfect for some relaxation like this.

Now, I'm starting to count the days. I am hopeful we can have our house renovation soon after the house is fully paid. I also want to renovate the kitchen since Daddy loves to cook. Also the rooms, particularly my son’s room. By then he might want to sleep in his room.

That’s for now. Next time, I’ll share kitchen design ideas. Enjoy the rest of the day everyone!

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