Shallow Vessel Sinks
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Instead of the traditional deep vessel sink that can be difficult for people who are diminutive of stature or children, perhaps a shallow vessel sink is the better way to go. These are fantastic if reaching into a deep sink is a problem. And they're easier to clean because there is less square footage. Take a look at our shower vessel sink collection to see what we mean.
Our Picks
Durable Shallow Vessel Sinks
This 3 ¼” deep, 23 ½” wide, 15 ¾” deep flared shallow sink is triple fired and glazed to create a durable surface that’s resistant to staining, chipping, and germs. At 4 ½” tall, this vessel sink can go on any stylish surface.
Designer Advice:
A rectangular shape is one of the most common designs for a shallow vessel sink. But you can also find shallow vessels in an oval or abnormal shape. Or you can get a shallow round vessel sink. The shape of your shallow vessel sink will depend on personal tastes and the style and shape of the vanity you use. To classify as a shallow design, the inside of the basin - sink - will be less than 6” deep.
White Rectangular Shallow Vessel Bathroom Sink
This glossy white ceramic shallow vessel sink is resistant to rust, scratches, and stains. The simple rectangular design and 4 ⅜” deep basin is a versatile clean-lined design that works for modern, transitional, traditional, or contemporary spaces.
Conservative Concrete Sink
This concrete basin comes in four colors. The 5” deep, 9 ½” wide, and 17 ¼” long sink suits bathrooms of any style. The contemporary color variation adds a modern, updated look that spruces up the basic rectangular shape.
Designer Advice:
Some shallow bathroom sinks don’t come in porcelain or glass material, as is the case of a concrete sink. Concrete gives you extra advantages over ceramic sinks, including a stronger surface that is less vulnerable to issues plaguing ceramics, like cracks, stains, rusting, and breaking. However, ceramic sinks can be lighter than concrete sinks, which is a big factor to consider when laying out your bathroom.
Short and Skinny Square Sink
This simplistic classic square sink has a flat bottom and softly rounded corners for simplistic elegance. The white ceramic is scratch and rust-resistant with an 18.87” length, 13.5” width, and a shallow 4.62” depth.
Rustic Tempered Glass Vessel
This 18 ⅛” wide, 13” deep, 4 ⅛” tall hand-painted rustic modern shallow sink has a rectangular shape with flared ½” thick sides and a flat base. And the modern brown color and shape go with any decor theme.
Designer Advice:
Glass can be a less common choice for bathroom vanities. But the stunning aesthetic you get makes it a worthy consideration, especially for a shallow vessel sink. The benefit of using glass sinks is that you can choose different colors, transparency (see-through), and shapes for your bathroom vanity. However, glass can be more vulnerable to cracking and damage.
