By Olivia Gehl

Are you considering an antique sink for your kitchen or bath?

Here you’ll find information on using an antique sink in your home.

The variety of uses for an antique sink in the home are endless.

An Antique Sink Can Remind You of Yesteryear

If you’re doing an old-style, antique type of decorating, of course, antiques will fit in very nicely.  But you don’t have to limit yourself to just antique decorating.  The mix of old and new is eclectic, and sure to bring oohs and aahs from your friends and neighbors.

Remember That an Antique Sink Uses Antique Technology

Finding an antique sink, though, can be a challenge.  Fortunately nowadays there are many new sinks in the antique style so that could be a very good option for you.

Also, you’ll want to bear in mind that an antique sink may be decades, or centuries, old.  You’re dealing with a product that may not withstand — or work well with — today’s plumbing technology.

An antique sink may require quite a bit of “retro” fitting.  That is, you may have to do quite a bit of fixing, and make a lot of trips to the hardware store, to make the sink work with your existing plumbing.

Where Can You Find An Antique Sink?

If you do want an authentic antique sink, though, there are many places that you can look, for example:

You may check out online auction sites, such as eBay.   Many times these sites will have very good deals on antique sinks because people are just wanting to get rid of them.

Scour these sites and get familiar with what might be listed on them. Don’t get anxious, though.  Try to plan ahead so that you can find just the right sink for your application and taste.

Of course if you do find one that you like very much, you may have to grab it since it may be a one-of-a-kind item you may not find it again. That’s part of the fun – – enjoy!

Online classified sites such as Craigslist can be a great place to find items like antique sinks. We have found many items for our home remodel by regularly checking out the Craigslist classifieds.

Sometimes what we find out there is not exactly what we were looking for, but often it turns out even better, and spurs our creativity beyond what we were thinking.

Don’t Forget to Frequent Garage Sales – You May Find a Treasure!

Along with online classifieds don’t short change your local classifieds and even garage sales — you’ll be surprised what finds you can pick up just in your local area.  After all,  “one person’s junk is another man’s treasure.”

As mentioned before, an authentic antique sink maybe nice to have but depending on your decorating style, an antique may not be quite what you want.

You Might Also Consider An Antique Replica Sink

An antique replica, or even something done just in antique style may suit your decor better.

Really, it’s entirely up to you to design your bathroom or your kitchen in a way that you want it to be. Even the big-box stores have very nice antique replicas or antique styles that you could integrate into just about any decorating plan.

Get creative — don’t just copy what everyone else does, do something original and unique.  An antique sink may be the solution you’re looking for!