Do You Prefer Over Or Undermount Bathroom Sinks?

trudymom

15 years ago

Do you prefer an over or undermount sink, and why? Any inspiration pictures?

Thank you!

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napagirl

15 years ago

I was planning to use a drop in, with the faucet mounted on the sink (Kohler Portrait). I thought it would be better for the marble countertop if the dripping water around the faucet handles was kept on the sink, rather than ending up on the countertop (DH is a little messy).

I've seen a lot of kit faucets mounted on dark granite, that after awhile, begin to show a buildup of gunk at their base. Does this make sense, or am I totally off-base?

Here is a link that might be useful: Portrait drop-in sink by Kohler

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ritamay91710
15 years ago
Under here. And just because of the obvious reason.... easier to clean, no edge for gunk to get under.
Sorry, I don't have a pic, it's not installed yet. :)
acountryfarm
15 years ago
Absolutely , under! For all the usual reasons. We have them in 3 of our bathrooms. This pic is from one the boys baths. I love it. I especially love the sq. sinks which I searched for ages for.
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monicakm_gw
15 years ago
Under for more counter space. I remember the rim of my drop in sink being over 2" wide (each side) For cleaning purposed too but more counter space was my first priority.
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stu2900
15 years ago
I vote for undermount too! Monicakm--beautiful sink! Can you tell about it?
weedyacres
15 years ago
Under for the aforementioned reasons.
monicakm_gw
15 years ago
sjt2900, the glass sink is by Oceana. They've been showcased on HGTV's "I Want That". The sink has different coloring depending on the light. You can see more pictures of the glass sink in my bathroom gallery. I'm glad you like it :)
http://www.pbase.com/monicakm/master_bath_

Monica

Here is a link that might be useful: Oceana Glass Sinks
brugloverZ9
15 years ago
I will go with the undermounted too!
Love the rectangular shape of this Kohler, Kathryn I just had installed.
oruboris
15 years ago
In addition to more flat, useable space, its much easier to clean around an undermount, IMO...
organic_donna
15 years ago
My favorite part about my new bathroom is my sink. I love the vessel. The difference here is I have a large square sink with a overflow. There isn't any splashing and water does not get around the bowl.
kgwlisa
15 years ago
IMO it's a totally aesthetic call. If you're talking about one of those generic drop ins vs an undermount, undermount all the way. If you're talking something beautiful and sculptural like Donna's sink or some others out there, I'm vine with that too.

"Usable space" isn't a concern to me as I don't plan to fill every last square inch of my counters with crap.
malhgold
15 years ago
acountryfarm - could you tell me who makes the sink and where you purchased it? Thanks!!
oruboris
15 years ago
uhhh... Lisa? The crap goes elsewhere.
cassie225
15 years ago
I love my Kohler Memoirs drop in sinks. Before I had cultured marble countertops with the sinks molded into the counter,but I love the look of the overmount.
napagirl
15 years ago
Seems like everyone prefers an undermount.

Will I be making a mistake to go with the Kohler Portrait drop-in? (See previous post above.)
Will the drop-in be thought of as less expensive, not as desireable or elegant as an undermount?
Should say my style lends toward traditional, antique C.French.
kgwlisa
15 years ago
I don't think you're making a mistake since you're going with it for aesthetic reasons. I have the portrait suite in my downstairs bath (pedestal sink though) and it seems like you're using it for the look. IMO it's really just the plain drop-ins that have no style to them that look less expesnive. The portrait series doesn't "look cheap" to me. It's the whole package IMO, not just any one element. The type of vanity and countertop you install it in will have as much of an impact as whether it is undermount or not.
cassie225
15 years ago
I have Kohler Memoirs drop in sinks in granite and it looks great. I also have the Kohler cast iron tub. I have had nothing but complements on it. It also depends on what you like,because in the end you have to live with it. Yes undermount looks great,but I did a search on drop ins and saw some beautiful vanities. Undermounts as well as drop in. The portrait is a beautiful sink, no way is it gonna look cheap.
stu2900
15 years ago
kgwlisa--I absolutely do not think you'd be making a mistake with a drop in sink. You only have to look at some of the pictures on this forum to see how beautiful some of those sinks can be. I think drop in or undermount is totally personal preference.