The Vessel Sink

The vessel sink, need I say more.

They look sleek and modern. They give off an impression of wealth and style. They are the rage on HGTV remodel shows and they sell houses when put in the smallest of bathrooms.

Of course, being 5 foot 2, (at a recent check up, the nurse shared that I am now 5 foot 1, but I choose not to agree with her) I thought the idea was going to leave me all wet, literally. I anticipated raising my elbows up to my ears in order to get my hands into the sink. I imagined my front hindering the act of reaching the center when depositing my foamy toothpaste into the basin. I envisioned my shirt taking the brunt of the handicapping vessel sink as I washed my hands. Can you see the mess of which I am talking?

Well, I admit that my versions of sink battle did not come to pass. In fact, after using the raised object, I am a fan. My top, the counter, my elbows and hands did not suffer. To top it all off, my back was quite relaxed. Little bending occurred during the evening and morning ablutions. The rectangular shape provided plenty of landing space for spraying and shaken water. The perimeter of the vessel was thick enough to host a toothbrush, toothpaste and soap. Now, if the vehicle of my adoration had been rounded, this conclusion might be entirely different.

I think I am in the midst of a love affair with sinks.