She's only going to be living there a couple more years, do you really want a heart shaped sink? Or do you really want to spend that much on a sink when you could put that money towards unique accessories?

This Website has many pretty and unique sink designs. I don't know anything about the company or the quality of their products, but the prices seem reasonable.

Thanks everyone Josie23 I am showing her the website very pretty sinks. I went out today looking for sinks and I came across a company that is going out of business Ronbow they had all the sinks for 25.00 I got a hammered copper sink that is normally 2,200.00 a granite sink my son wanted normally 800.00 and a plane white bowl. I’m very happy with what I got I am usually a day late on sales lol but still looking for daughters sink.

I don't know anything about sinks at this price point, but I think it's wonderful that you're including her in the decision. It sounds like everything else in the bath will be neutral white and gray. The sink is a fun place to add some personality.

You'd be better served protecting both your budget and the resale value of your home by installing something much more practical and your daughter would be better off if she chose something else for her room and bath that she likes and can use now but that would be less permanent -- something she could take with her as she goes off to college and/or moves into her first home.

The Mexican Talavera sinks are very pretty. Not expensive. Maybe you could show her some pictures and see if anything catches her fancy.

If it's pattern and the color blue she likes that might fit the bill.

Fun sinks? No way. Your daughter must learn the cold hard reality of white porcelain sinks.

There is one from Tierrayfuego.com that has a kind of peacock feather

design. I can't attach the image for some reason.

I'd buy her this plain, simple sink for $81 on Amazon and save $919 towards her college education. Let her have something difference and unique in terms of wallpaper and accessories, which -- unlike sinks -- are quick and easy to replace.

Incidentally, I have seashell shaped-sinks, which are pretty and were popular in the 1970s when my house was built. They are horrible sinks. Too shallow, if the water is turned on more than a trickle, they splash water back at the user.

Perhaps the look of the sink/bowl your daughter likes might be found in a different kind of bowl -- or something similar to it -- and that bowl could be used for storing/displaying her personal items.

Claudia, it's really wonderful that you and your husband are in a position to supply your child with a vessel sink. Likely many of her classmates don't even have their own bathroom much less their own sink, so select what is appropriate for your home.

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When your daughter can pay for it, she can have it. Meanwhile, she is a teenager and wants everything she sees regardless of price. Time for a life lesson. Give her a realistic amount she can spend, and take her shopping. Let her choose her sink within that limit, including sales tax. Of course, you use Mom's credit card and Mom gets the points.

If you’re really open to letting her pick out a sink for up to a $1,000, I’d propose this deal - she can pick out any sink she wants for under $1,000 (tax included). Any amount under, you’ll give her half the amount in cash. So if she picks out a $500 sink, she gets $250 and you keep $250. If she picks out a $100 sink, she gets $450 and you keep $450. These dollar figures are more than I’d be comfortable with, but I understand sometimes a sink isn’t just a sink.

Some of the comments in this thread are terribly full of assumptions and judgement. Claudia CastilloI bet you're a wonderful mom who is working hard to create a beautiful home for her family. Ignore the Judgey McJudgersons and carry on, Sister.

I don't see anything wrong with giving a child something special for his or her own room. My boys have better mosaics in their bathrooms than I have in mine ;-) Obviously no one is going to sacrifice college money or a special vacation for a bathroom sink.

I wonder if you couldn't achieve a similar look with an IKEA table and a cool vessel sink and the wall mounted faucet? IKEA has often had very fantastical, girlish pieces of white furniture.

No luck at IKEA. I found this at Overstock- can't attach the photo for some reason.

If you use a vessel sink and wall mounted faucet, you may be close to the look.

I am not sure if this is the right height for a sink, but for sure there are other consoles or tables in white with cabriolet legs that can ge adapted.

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Coffee-Sofa-End-Tables/featured/2030/subcat.html?featuredproduct=20874394&featuredoption=34631680&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=26682632-000-000&cnc=US&cid=248961&type=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzK_bBRDDARIsAFQF7zPW-MsY18heOC8ggY3eLS7hhxQp3oM5hAsViyZO8T_CUZxOscLXcOoaAjckEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPT6-JPN4dwCFUUNgQode7sF0g

FWIW I'm a middle aged woman and I desperately wanted a Talavera sink for my own bathroom. But because it's an Art Deco era bathroom and other factors I decided on a period appropriate metal console sink.

If I walked in to a house with a Talavera sink in the bathroom I'd want to buy it. I think there are pretty sinks that would appeal to both adults and teens, would not hurt your resale value and wouldn't break the bank.

And if it makes her happy why not?

Mom and daughter joining forces to search for a sink she likes within a lower budget will teach her money management. She will be out in the world soon and will be making those kinds of efforts and managing a budget on her own. Just getting a plain, generic sink and leaving her opinions out of it teaches her no life lessons.

Thank you everyone for giving information on sites where I can find unique sinks that is what I wanted it is going into a jack and Jill bathroom and her sister will be using it for the next 9 years. My daughter saw the photo of the sink and liked it she didn’t know the cost she isn’t saying I want this expensive sink I just thought I would ask for help finding something and I appreciate all the help. We were supposed to build our dream house 10 years ago but then the economy took a dive and it has taken us this long to recover and build. I feel bad because she won’t get to enjoy it for long, but I really appreciate all the ideas I might just use the one where she can choose a sink and split the difference of leftover cash with her. She does a beauty vlog and is in the bathroom a lot so that is another reason I was willing to spend so much,as I do feel it is helping her with her future with the vlog.

Here's the peacock sink Kelliw linked above (very pretty):

This is available at home depot for $132:

This one from Wayfair for $619

wayfair sink

Be cautious with glass vessel sinks. I had a beautiful hand blown artisan sink installed and it cracked within a year or so. I believe the plumber tightened the fittings too much; not sure if that's what causes the other glass sinks to explode eventually. Read about exploding glass vessel sinks:

exploding sinks

I don't understand all these comments and why it's so wrong to let your child pick something in a renovation if it's within your family's budget. I remember a long time ago (talking decades here ) when my mom and dad were building a new house and I was at a friend's and they called me to ask me what color carpet I would like in my new bedroom. I picked a blue color. It was obviously so special to me that I still remember it. People think nothing about going out for dinner once a week and dropping $100, or buying a new dress and pair of shoes that will end up at goodwill long before this sink will cause an issue. I hope you find her the perfect sink that works for both of you!

I'm no parenting expert. I DO think a glass vessel in any spot but a powder room may not be the best idea in any house. I also see that folks of any age routinely see an Instagram photo and promptly forget it in less than a week.

I assume she has her own room, a great place for turquoise anything, I assume the bath has walls which can be painted, and have themed art reflecting her blog and beauty passion. A turquoise sparkly chandelier could be fun.... ditto a large mirror with a turquoise mosaic glass tiled frame. Any and all with a white under mounted sink : ) and all of which can be easily changed for the nine year stay of a sister..........who may want something completely different.

kids turn out how they turn out. i took my daughter to paris to celebrate her 16th birthday at the moulin rouge and she still turned out ok and just finished her doctorate in economics at harvard. the sink you buy will change nothing in her life. just buy something thats easy for her to keep clean, as i'm convinced that having things be easy to clean does make a difference.

I am mystified as to why, when someone comes to a forum for help finding some particular part of their build/design/remodel/decor , that other participants feel a need and are so bold to offer advice and/or criticize someone's parenting style. Not what she asked and I would guess not helpful.

I love that you're trying to make it special for her.

I commend OP for resisting a possible urge to respond to bossy parenting comments in a manner equally as rude as such comments were offered.

For the forum community gently suggesting, like a relative might, to reconsider an action that might be indulgent is responsible. Sometimes parents can forget that you can kill kids with kindness whether it's objects or food. Then the community pays the price for the indulgence, so IMO saying something respectfully is not out of line.

Beverly, I am a big fan of your design advice and presence on these boards, but I can't agree about giving parenting advice on a design forum. Gentle is good, of course, but it presumes that parents posting here might not have the good sense to consider what choices they are making for their child. I think practical things, like too difficult for a child to keep clean makes sense to mention, but questioning or scolding someone about indulging a teen crosses the line as far as I'm concerned.

Hello,

Following and I can say I have a larger glass vessel sink in a powder room on our first floor. I just had to have it some years past. I absolutely (personally) hate it. It is a nightmare to clean around the base where it's attached to the counter top and to me was an impractical decision I made in years past especially when my boys were still at home.

Mine being in just a powder room where we wash our hands only, not our faces too. However, in a teens main bath it's water all over and around the base which is typically attached very close to the counter surface. It's lovely in theory, but a bit of cleaning job and very often to keep it tidy where the bowl and sink meet and water sits and settles.

Anyway, I wish you luck and lovely you consider this option to make the space a pretty one for your daughter.

That sums up the maintenance exactly, The moisture collects and remains, ...... as does the grunge.

Well, Olychick, I take your point, but we can't help but see the results of indulgent parenting all around us today, and people are loathe to speak up because everyone thinks it's not the right place to comment or it's none of their business.

Not speaking up when we see something that is 'none of our business' has resulted in a lack of ethics in many corporations, no courage to do the right thing among our politicians, bad behaviour on the part of young men as it relates to young women and young women who have no self worth except for what they are able to buy.

The forum offers a different perspective on a situation. That's all. There should be no scolding involved in the comment.

Oh goodness, I hope we can move on here... I think it's a parents nightmare to have a sink as such as with three boys I did/do have this sink in a powder room only. All in all, it's about the OP and what they might have (if others have an alternate sink that is a lot more user and cleaning friendly).

I understand people want to speak their frustrations, yet this is the OP's post so?

I really hope people can knock it off with the personal comments as they are both odd and off topic.

Now the ONE consideration that might matter for a teen is that glass sinks are a bit hard to clean especially on the underside. But I also assume that a young lady who has a vlog, and follows interior design trends, usually cleans up before she films her videos.

The alternative materials for sinks are:

-glass

-ceramic ( including Talavera, handmade and mass produced choices)

-stone

- metals like copper or hammered nickel

If this young lady wants a unique sink then these will be her choices. Of these glass will have the most upkeep and ceramic the least. Copper might also be an issue if she washes off makeup that will react to it.

While it's more common to find vessel sinks in alternative materials there are regular sinks that come in these materials too. That might be another thing to consider.

So cleaning will be a factor to consider. However there are some messy adults out there who might have to worry more than a teenager .

A young person will have to buy a first work wardrobe, a first car and eventually a first starter home or condo. In all of those cases they will likely have a much smaller budget than they wish and will have to shop for choices that are serviceable.

Why not get started on learning those life lessons now with a fun project she can do with her mom, looking for a sink she likes within a budget.

These are all affordable regular sinks made from alternative materials if it turns out a vessel sink is a problem:

Sinkology hammered nickel Dalton ( $199)

Kohler bluestone rutile ($499)

Native Trails copper ($523)

Ronbow Pyramid ceramic sink in medium blue ( $183 at Wayfair)

Drop in Talavera sink ( $87 on Etsy)

Kohler ceramic Garamond sink in Vapour Green ( $279)

Musila handpainted Morrocan sink ( $434 on Etsy)

handpainted sink from Essence of Morocco on Etsy ( $196)

Thompson Traders hammered brass undermount sink ( $381)

This one is on sale for $90 and comes in emerald, coral and blue.

[https://www.houzz.com/products/undermount-glass-bathroom-sink-emerald-prvw-vr~84149847?m_refid=PLA_HZ_84149847_186108707[(https://www.houzz.com/products/undermount-glass-bathroom-sink-emerald-prvw-vr~84149847?m_refid=PLA_HZ_84149847_186108707&device=c&nw=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj9jNkd3o3AIVAR6GCh1GZQvmEAkYASABEgIofPD_BwE)

Just out of curiosity...... what does the other sister want? : ) This just reminded me of one of the most expensive soap dispensers I have ever bought for a client. Hers was clear. I have been coveting cobalt.........emerald is nice too....should be for 500 bucks.

https://www.modobath.com/dw-kr-ssp-crystal-soap-dispenser-in-chrome

Jan the other sister is getting to choose some other things the the drawer pulls, towels and she also being the younger sister likes anything her sister likes as every time the older one chooses a idea for her room the younger one decides that that is the best idea and wants that too. I also want to say that my kids are very involved in community service and devote a lot of time and commitment to that they are far from spoiled I know it is a lot of money but she also knows that she has to give something else up but I think with all the suggestions she has found some she likes. She loves the sunflower sink, the engraved glass and the Moroccan inspired sink

Jan the other sister is getting to choose some other things the the drawer pulls, towels and she also being the younger sister likes anything her sister likes as every time the older one chooses a idea for her room the younger one decides that that is the best idea and wants that too. I also want to say that my kids are very involved in community service and devote a lot of time and commitment to that they are far from spoiled I know it is a lot of money but she also knows that she has to give something else up but I think with all the suggestions she has found some she likes. She loves the sunflower sink, the engraved glass and the Moroccan inspired sink

Kelli w, those are some very nice under mount sinks.... a lot less work to boot.

The heck of it is this conversation has made me rethink my own bathroom design. As much as I love Talavera sinks maybe I should work one in. Lots of colorful and different options out there beyond the usual suspects.

Jan, that modo bath site is quite a revelation. I had no idea such expensive bathroom things existed.