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10 Easy Pieces: Traditional Pedestal Sinks
The classic pedestal sink works equally well in modern, rustic, or classic bathrooms. There are hundreds of iterations on the market; we've narrowed our choices based on subtle variations in basin,...
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Fixtures & Fittings: Cassia Kitchen Sink from Duravit
There's a lot to like about the new Cassia Sink from Duravit, starting with its appealingly sleek profile (we especially like the built-in tilted drainboard). Created by Duravit's in-house Phoenix...
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10 Easy Pieces: Wall-Mounted Guest Bath Sinks
When washroom space is limited, small-profile sinks are essential: Here are ten tiny wall-mounted sinks for the guest bathroom. Above: Lacava's 5074 Aquamedia Washbasin in white porcelain measures...
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Domestic Science: Enamel Bucket Sink at Labour & Wait
Last week, on a quick visit to London, I visited Labour & Wait with Christine: we spotted this diminutive, well-priced utility sink at Labour & Wait in Shoreditch, which would work equally...
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DIY: Painted Backsplash for a Bathroom Sink
Here's a clever idea spotted at Marie Claire Maison: a simple painted backsplash. To re-create the look, use a marine paint (or a marine cover gloss) to protect the wall from splashes; a good source...
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Bath: Sinks as Sculpture
Noticed (and admired) recently: carved stone sinks that function as sculpture. Above: A polished marble cube in a house by Italian architect Maurizio Belli, with interiors by Domenico Mula. Photo by...
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Concrete Sink and Tub Roundup
Some of our favorite baths noted recently feature concrete sinks, tubs, even walls, for a rough yet refined look. Above: A concrete basin in a bath photographed by Paul Ryan Goff, via Style Files....
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10 Easy Pieces: Utility Sinks
Not just for the laundry room: we love the no-nonsense, industrial aesthetic of a utility sink. Our picks range from over $2,000 to under $400. For inspired uses of utility sinks outside the laundry...
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5 Favorites: Architect-Designed Sinks
Did you know that Italian architect Gio Ponti designed an elegant washbasin for the Palazzo Montecatini? And that it's in production, courtesy of Rapsel in Italy? I didn't, and now I'm imagining...
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DIY: Galvanized Bucket as Bathroom Sink
Is the multi-purpose galvanized tub the most useful invention ever? It's cheap, durable, rust resistant, and can even be used as an ad hoc sink. I spotted this example of galvanized tub genius on my...
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Bath: Pool Sink by Marti Guixe for Azzurro
Discovered via Moco Loco: Barcelona designer Marti Guixe's streamlined Pool Sink for Italian bathware company Azzurro; a square bathroom sink with built-in teak shelves for soaps and an oversized...
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5 Favorites: Architect-Designed Bathroom Sinks
Did you know that Italian architect Gio Ponti designed an elegant washbasin for the Palazzo Montecatini? And that it's in production, courtesy of Rapsel in Italy? I didn't, and now I'm imagining...
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Slow Design: Coté Pierre Sink
Mathilde Labrouche is a Paris-based interior and furniture designer who uses found objects and architectural elements in her designs. View her work at Cote Pierre.
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Kitchen: Marble Sink
Euclidean perfection: This honed Carrara marble sink from Marble Sink Warehouse. An interesting alternative to the ubiquitous ceramic farmhouse sink; 33 by 20 by 10 inches, $1,025.
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Bath: Scarabeo Lavatory Sink
Add the tiny Next 40/B Lavatory Sink from Italian company Scarabeo to our 10 Easy Pieces: Guest Bath Sinks; on sale at Total Bath for $414 (down from $600).
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Kitchen: New Starck K Kitchen Sink by Duravit
Duravit has entered the kitchen with the Starck K Kitchen Sink, designed by Philippe Starck. The sink comes in two models: one with a large rectangular single basin, the other with a smaller basin...
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10 Easy Pieces: Stainless Kitchen Sinks
When it comes to the kitchen, we favor single bowl, undermount sinks, the deeper the better (preferably spacious enough to accomodate a dinner party's worth of dirty dishes). Stainless sinks are...
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Faucets & Fixtures: Soapstone Sink Roundup
We like the look, feel, and functionality of farmhouse-style sinks made of soapstone, which is impervious to chemicals, acid, and water and doesn't burn or stain, making it an ideal material for...
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Bath: Bucket Sink from Alape
German company Alape is known for its sleek, modernist ceramic sinks, but we prefer the company's utilitarian, stainless steel Bucket Sink; go to Architonic to see variations on the theme. Discovered...
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