Designers and homeowners are using this understated fixture in modern designs.
This time around, the classic basin is hailed for itsminimalist, low-frills appeal.
But that doesnt mean there isnt room to personalize the look.
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Consoles are typically used more in a power room tool.
What Is a Console Sink?
Console sinks date back to the 1920s but didnt begin populating bathrooms until the mid-century.
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The wall-mounted fixture consists of a countertop wrapping a built-in, sunken basin.
There are quite a range of styles, says designerLauren Nelson.
From classic to contemporary to vintage, modern iterations of the sinks can fit just about any design style.
Console sinks shine in a small footprint, she says.
Because they don’t offer storage, they can give the illusion of a bigger space.
That makes the sinks ideal for a lesser-used bathroomlike a powder bath, she adds.
But thats not all the fixture has to offer.
They add sculpture and are more visually interesting than a standard cabinet," she says.
“The right console sink can elevate a room.
For more contrast against a basic sink, consider adding a wallpaper, too.
Still, there are endless opportunities to create both open and closed storage.
When choosing a basket, see to it its the correct scale for the sink.
Something too low will draw the eye down and appear disproportionate.
A basket with too much height may overlap with the exposed plumbing.
Space provided, Keasler prefers, gets a bit bolder by incorporating a built-in adjacent cabinet.
A medicine cabinet above the sink can also be a discreet place to store toiletries, she adds.
Dont discount other wall space in the room.
Keasler echoes that keep-it-simple approach.
If you’re gonna wanna incorporate storage, look for decorative organizational elements.
A basket beneath can provide some storage but careful it doesn’t look cluttered, Keasler says.
If you choose a round basket, roll the towels neatly.
A square or rectangle basket is more conducive to traditional folding.
