An Artistic Makeover: Sinks

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:46:14 +0000

When you think of a bathroom or kitchen sink, you tend to picture white porcelain or stainless steel. It’s never been the conversation piece or focal point of a room. I don’t usually get excited about selecting a sink! It’s there for function and as long as it’s not obnoxiously ugly, it doesn’t usually get the attention that I would give to the selection of a hood or a fireplace. Linkasink certainly changes this, however. And it’s very exciting to see manufacturers, across the spectrum, merging beauty and function when producing new product lines.

Linkasink offers your traditional, funtional sinks the beauty makeover it desperately needs. For those clients who are looking for something a bit more special, Linkasink provides a bedazzling update to the everyday sink. From onyx to bronze to mosaics, the possibilities are endless! These artistic pieces make me rethink the way I design and inspire new designs. Here’s a sampling of some of my favourites:

Stainless steel mosaic kitchen sink

Porcelain Swarovski Pearl Stripes (Cantu has one in their Vancouver showroom)

Tumbled Onyx Farm House Kitchen Sink

Mother of Pearl Mosaics (in dusk)

Powder Room

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:26:20 +0000

Powder rooms are one of those projects that you can have fun with. It’s a very utilitarian room so I always like to jazz it up and make it more than just a sink & toilet. This is a room for your guests so it’s a great place to make a statement about you & your personal style. Believe me, guests will appreciate a played up room while they sit on the throne contemplating about the people who live in the house. No need to go wild, although you can (powder rooms are forgiving that way), but do dress up your powder rooms with a few interesting accents & accessories.

As for fixtures, consider HOW the room will be used. Will your guests require the full storage that a regular bathroom calls for? Is it just one of those rooms, you pop in and out of or will you be occupying it for extended periods at a time? This will help a lot in the selection of sinks/vanities/seating/toilets. No need to provide tons of storage if you don’t require them. Spend your money where it’s needed & keep the rest for accessories & accents as they will pull the room together. Have fun with tiles & wall treatment. You can splurge a bit here because the space is small enough! There are so many different patterns & finishes that you can really get lost in the selection so be warned! If you are usually an undecided, don’t ask for too many “opinions” from friends or family members; they will just end up pulling you back & forth from one idea to another. Select your fixtures and if you really need help with design then seek a professional to help you pull everything together. It’s a small enough project that you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for professional services.

Consider art (even the written print). It makes for a more interesting room & you give your guests something to look at. Fresh flowers are always a nice touch. Wouldn’t you want to feel like you’re at a hotel when you’re a guest a friend’s house? Perhaps they would too! Clean accessible linens are a nice touch for that added hotel atmosphere.

Some great examples of powder rooms done well:

Sarah Richardson

abo design co. » powder room

An Artistic Makeover: Sinks

Powder Room