There are two obvious courses of action for adding color to a bathroom: You can paint the walls , or you can install some jazzy tile . But choosing the path less traveled, i.e., a colored bathroom sink, is so much more interesting. You could have the most basic bathroom in the world, but no one will notice because "oh, my God, is that a millennial-pink sink?!" Not to mention washing your face in a peachy-colored basin is bound to improve your morning routine, even if just a little. (Hey, we'll take all the help we can get.)
Navigating the vast sea of white sinks in search of designs in unexpected hues isn't easy. To give you a head start, we've rounded up the top brands making receptacles in unexpected shades:
Nood Co.
Australian company Nood Co. specializes in concrete pieces, most notably sinks. Currently, the basins come in a range of shapes—the oval "Pill" is shown here—in ten dusty hues, and can be ordered online to be delivered stateside. However, this year Nood plans to officially partner with U.S. stockists. (The brand will also launch ten new sink designs at ICFF in May.) SHOP NOW : Pill Basin by Nood Co., $675, noodco.com.au
Kast Concrete Basins
This month, U.K.-based Kast Concrete Basins launched new textured versions of its Kast Canvas sinks, which come in 28 colors. ("Otto" is circular with diagonal ribbing; "Luna" is shaped like a half moon with vertical ridges; "Iva" is more of a trough, with the lines going horizontally.) Order online for U.S. delivery, or visit a showroom near you . SHOP NOW : Otto Sink by Kate Concrete Basins, from $2,535, kastconcretebasins.com SHOP NOW : Luna Sink by Kate Concrete Basins, from $2,590, kastconcretebasins.com SHOP NOW : Iva Sink by Kate Concrete Basins, from $3,110, kastconcretebasins.com
Ceramica Cielo
Colorful basins are only the tip of the iceberg at Milan-based Ceramica Cielo—the company also sells freestanding vanities in bold hues, if you're interested. But we were drawn to the minimalist vibe of this collection, called Shui Comfort , which features "the world's thinnest ceramic" in elegant, matte shades. Good news: Cielo's New York flagship opens this summer. In the meantime, purchase a Cielo sink through Miami-based Disegno Agency by emailing info@disegno-agency.com. SHOP NOW: Shui Comfort Ceramic Washbasin by Ceramica Cielo, from $1,400
Azzurra Ceramica
Like the previously mentioned collections, Elegance by Italian brand Azzurra Ceramica has multiple shapes available: Circle, Soft (shown here), and Squared. Unlike the other collections, Azzurra Ceramica uses a special spraying technique, followed by a 1250º firing, to get super saturated colors like this deep copper hue. SHOP NOW : Elegance Soft Ceramic Rectangular Vessel Bathroom Sink by Azzurra Ceramica, $1,007, perigold.com