For many years now, bathroom sinks have been installed into counters or vanities and flush with the counter top, with the faucets installed lightly above the counter. Today however, there is a growing change in the style of faucets and sinks. This change is that it is becoming more common than ever for a bathroom to be equipped with a vessel sink and a tall basin faucet. If you're like many homeowners, you may be wondering what a vessel sink and vessel sink are. faucet. Vessel sinks are bathroom sinks that are installed on top of the counter instead of being recessed into the counter. Some sinks may be slightly recessed into the counter, but a significant portion of the sink will be above the counter. As this style grew in popularity, specially designed tall faucets, called vessel sink faucets, were developed to work with these exceptionally tall sinks. Vessel sink faucets are unusually tall compared to traditional bathroom sink faucets. Traditional sink faucets typically sit between three and six inches in height above the sink, while vessel sink faucets sit between ten and 18 inches in height above the sink. Due to their unique style, vessel sink faucets are typically mounted on the bathroom counter and feature a single handle to control them. Vessel sink faucets are available in a wide variety of finishes ranging from traditional polished chrome to antique bronze finish. These faucets are also available in very modern and classic styles that will complement the decor of any home. When you decide to install a vessel sink faucet, it's a good idea to keep in mind a few tips that will help make the installation process easier. The first tip...... middle of paper...... sing to the eye. With their beauty, durability and innovative design, it's understandable why sink faucets seem to be the future of design for bathroom plumbing fixtures. Without a doubt, these faucets offer a unique style that gives a home's bathroom a feeling of elegance that traditional faucets simply cannot match. Sources “Vinyl Sink Faucets”, Faucet Directhttp://www.faucetdirect.com/index.cfm?page= search:browse&term=vessel+sink+faucets&x=0&y=0 “Kohler Vessel Sink Faucets”, Plumber Surplushttp://www.plumbersurplus.com/Cat/Vessel-Sink-Faucets/875/List “What is a vessel sink? ", Wise Geekhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-vessel-sink.htm"DIY Bathroom Sink Faucet Tips", Hubpageshttp://researchanalyst.hubpages.com/hub/ Buy-Euro- Modern-Contemporary-Bathroom-Sink-Sink-Tap-Top-Brushed-Nickel-Online