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Show Page 14 Horn Marine. THE mi"J By DAILY HERALD. Fritjay. arch 1998 . . a n c r ' m.1 SIOlEf (isiiSOM ELAINE MARKOUTSAS Universal Press Syndicale There's a new look in sink design that's making a splash in the bath. More precisely, it's the bowl that's rising above convention. Out from under the constriction of being recessed into a countertop, the exposed bowl is designed to be viewed in its entirety, appreciated for its sculptural form, sheer geometry, color and tactile surface. Made of cast glass, cast iron, metal, or real or synthetic stone, these bowls have the appearance of handcrafting as well as plenty of style options. Many of the styles are freestanding without even a countertop to rise above. Naturally, I I- f - A t , it--c v if 1L ":VA, Kohler Co. photo sink made of vitreous china is teamed with swirled faucet handles for a dramatic effect. Drama: This hexagon-shape- d installations require thought about where to stash .the necessities of the What appears to draw enthusiasm for bath. For those accustomed to er filling counters with toothdesign is the simplicity of brush, toothpaste, vitamins, "v-the look. Its clean and pure lines and sculphair brushes, mousses, makeup and the like, the idea of elimitural geometry become a focal point. nating that surface might be ' U daunting. Others love the notion of hiding these essenalso available with a polished inches deep, supported by a chrome base and cobalt blue maple wood vanity table with tials so they don't create the Dominique Vtrillon phiMo appearance of clutter or interglass bowl, was designed in slender legs and white counter-top- , Space saver: Without countertop and vanity, cabinets tucked into a fere with the decor. 1993. The Italian import stands recalls a Victorian era red sink. In the powder room, of corner solve the storage problem for this 33 inches tall, including basin. wash basin set with a large bowl and pitcher. Its Shakercourse, it isn't as serious an issue. All you really need is a positioning above the basin. bowl seems to float, and the Wash basin like lines and simplicity are A is console itself minimal place for hand towels and soap. Don't worry about splashing asymmetrical design by appealing in minimal contemthere's no more than that of a an unorthodox element. Philippe Starch for Duravit porary as well as traditional standard sink: Faucet facts The copper cone tapers strongly suggests an earlier Arts & Crafts rooms, and the A word about faucets is in era. A pristine white bowl on a wood adds natural warmth. Consider, for example, the gracefuily to a point punctuatr order. Often, with sleek look of a frosted glass ed by a chrome banding. This white ceramic top measuring See SINK, 15 basin mounted on a conical fully sink and base, 21 58 inches wide and 22 V2 sinks, you'll see is finished which in in brushed hardware, pedestal a simple silhouette of gleaming copper, separated by a tempolished chrome, and there's pered glass counter. In a comjust a single control adding to pact powder room stripped bare of clutter, all essentials tucked the artsy appearance. in niches or in cabinets out of If there is no counter, obviis wall the the only spot sight, it makes a bold, contemously for mounting. Conventional porary statement. When the bowl is transparent glass faucets also may be used, promounted on a counter that vided there's at least a height to clear the basin rim. wraps around the edge and The faucet must have a reach of extends to the floor, it takes on 5 inches or more for proper an almoft ethereal quality. The counter-les- s above-the-count- ? A v g above-countewall-mount- r INTEGRA 13 ! fi .. a OV FUNDING A MORTGAGE LENDER a' 1 Any size mortgage done for i p I "f iff 1 n Za.. J I: i in ni: n- i i 1st Mortgage $479 Purchase or Refinance No Maintenance Livihc Punned Community IDS Mt. Timfakous Tempie 4 Models on Quiet Up to 3400 sf Deck, Patio, Fmepiace, Ciown Moloirc ' Maintained Landscafinc Quality Coistiuction Ceilings flnancinc thru flnst secunity bani developed it canberra Inc. Construction it Davies-MillDevelopment Call for details 763-116- 6 562 West Pacific Drive, American Fork 84003 Minutes 212 Mosth 1200 East, Lncon, Utah from t& $210,000 Marketed by Stephen Tanner AuPro Realty lac. Tel: |