There are many things to consider when deciding on a new kitchen sink. There are many styles, like undermount and top mount and farmhouse. Other factors are to consider are how big do you want your sink and if you prefer a single or double-bowl. Then there is another important thing to consider: Steel gauge.

Stainless steel gauges are important when making a final decision. Steel gauge refers to the thickness of the actual steel. The rule is the lower the grade of steel, the higher the quality and thicker it is. And the thicker it is, the more likely it will prevent little dings a long the way, prevent corrosion, and help fight off rusting.

Now what are you using this sink for? It sounds like a silly question, and it is. But is the new kitchen sink for a vacation home that you only use a few weekends a year? If so, then perhaps you don’t have to get the lowest grade of steel since you won’t be using it everyday. Some need a sink for a home they don’t plan on staying in forever or it is a temporary fix. There are plenty of good quality 16 and 18 gauge stainless steel sinks on the market.

If you have a family and it is constantly being used for preparing meals and washing up it might be worth it to invest in a high end 12 gauge(no, not the shotgun) sink. It does cost more money, sure. But 12 gauge steel is rust and corrosion resistant, and it is a thicker grade of steel that prevents little dings along the way. Plus, it is a much more quieter sink and the thickest sink.

The bathroom vanity has changed throughout the years. There have always been big, luxurious baths seen in Victorian London and the aristocratic society of early America. In the early 20th century, in city apartments, there were also the more functional single ceramic sink with no vanity. As the century progressed and Americans moved out of the cities to suburbs, the bathroom vanity began making a big dent in design.

With more space, bigger houses were created with bigger bathrooms. As such, the culture had inspired big, luxurious vanity sets not seen in some time. Now, as things are shifting back to cities and more urban areas, there seems to be a premium on space-saving.

When choosing your new vanity set, Vigo Industries offers many different styles. First, you have to decide what if any space limitations you may have. If you have a small half-bath that needs an upgrade you can look at smaller, single vanities. These are great even if you have a big bathroom and prefer a smaller space-saver.

There are many different options with Vigo Vanities. Why not add a matching mirror or one with a bit more counter space? One of the great things about the designs of Vigo Vanities is that there is always functional space. Whether it is on the counter itself, or if you prefer a sleeker, cleaner look there is always plenty of cabinet space.

If you like a bigger vanity, Vigo also has a wonderful line of double vanities. Available in different finishes, and with or without mirrors, Vigo industries has something for everyone.

Spring is only months away, but truthfully anytime is a good time to remodel your bathroom. What a better way to start off a re-model than with a new Vigo Vanity!

Thermostatic shower panels are sometimes called massage panels, shower towers or shower massage columns. No matter which name they go by, there are many choices to turn your ordinary shower into an invigorating spa experience.

Vigo offers several different luxurious styles of shower panels to create the ultimate showering experience. If you love the “Super Soaked” sensation, then the round rain shower head is the way to go. Choose from 3 different models offering the oversized yet elegant rain shower head. There is also the option for a hand held, plus rain shower head or you can opt for 6 extra massage jets to complement this state of the art bathing indulgence.

Prefer a more basic yet relaxing escape from daily grind? Consider the Vigo shower massage panel with digital thermometer. This model features a satin finish plus 6 fully adjustable perimeter body spray massage jets to create a unique combination of hydrotherapy and cleansing.

Whether your idea of the perfect shower panel isto invigorateyour senses for an exciting day, or wind down your mood for a relaxing night, you will find it in a Vigo Industries high performing shower panel.

Let’s start with the numerous options related to a new shower enclosure. Choosing the right shower enclosure can make or break the look of any bathroom. It is also important to select the design that best matches your physical requirements and budget limits. Vigo Industries offers a variety of high-end, yet affordable shower enclosures to fit a majority of new home designs as well as DIY remodeling projects for pre-existing spaces in older homes.

One of the most important details to consider when replacing your shower enclosure is the Shape & Size. If you are staying within the current dimensions of you present bathroom or your builder has already determined the room size, you obviously have some limitations. The basic shower enclosure shapes are square, rectangle, neo-angle or rounded. If you are looking to upgrade with shower doors, either over a tub, base or drain you can still take advantage of the many sleek and stylish looks available. For example, the Vigo 6041 Frameless Shower Door features specially designed rollers that make door closing smooth and effortless. As an added bonus, the rollers have a contemporary design withan artistic look and feel. If you are changing the style of door opening then be sure you take all clearance issues into account. For example, if you had a sliding shower door before and now you choose an enclosure with a hinged opening it will take up more room when the door opens as opposed to the previous situation.

The vessel sink may seem like a new trend, but it dates back before the Victorian and pre-plumbing era around the world. Actually, a primitive version of these stylish bowl shaped sinks were common in pre-historic times. Across the continents, large rocks or stones found in nature would erode away in its center and naturally collect water from rain, run-off or dew, creating an all-natural highly functional bowl of water.

In today’s modern times we usually find our sinks inside the house. So we are inviting nature back into the homes to create exotic innovative spaces. Here are a few tips to help you understand your design options when it comes to choosing your unique vessel sink combination in your home bath.   

Let’s start with a Vigo Vessel Faucet combined with a Vigo Vessel Sink. This style faucet differs from a traditional type of faucet because it features an angular, elongated, single-lever fixture. The faucet’s height is essential for independently standing vessel sinks.  The reason is, the faucet must be high enough to have enough clearance over the side of the bowl or basin so water lands in the center, not on the side to minimize splashing. Faucets are found in varying finishes: oil rubbed bronze finish – brushed nickel finish –chrome finish.

Another option when choosing your glamorous new vessel sink is a matching glass waterfall faucet with the same glass design as the bowl. This gorgeous faucet looks like a concave glass disc with a single lever in the center similar to a toggle switch that controls the water as it flows into the bowl. It’s very soothing and beautiful to look at. The Vigo Vessel Sinks are made of a tempered, hand-painted glass, so that each bowl is unique and functional.  The bowls are available in a variety of colors and finishes, with bright coloring and/or a subtle pattern of unconventional shapes and outlines including Round, Oval & Rectangular shapes. No two sinks are identical. Here are some of the Vigo Vessel Sinks choices: Copper Shapes –Textured Copper – Clear Glass- Liquid Gold – Brown and Gold Fusion- Icicles Glass – Tangerine Glass – Amber & Gold Glass – Copper Mosaic Glass – Inferno Glass- Magma Glass – Emerald Glass – Janus Glass – Triton Glass – Rivera Glass – Atlantis Glass – Copper Glass – Sintra Glass –Livorno Glass – Terrassa Glass – Branco Glass – Russet

Not sure which style vessel sink best suits your type of home? Traditional homes crafted in the Victorian and Colonial styles are perfect choices for remodeling with vessel sinks if you’re looking for the “vintage” look. Consider one of many antique looking glass sinks with a bronze finished faucet. Modern contemporary homes are perfect for expressing your individuality with a unique waterfall glass vessel sink.  Vessel sinks can create quite the buzz among friends and neighbors when found as the centerpiece of your newly remodeled guest bath. Condos & townhomes also offer terrific opportunities for remodeling with a vessel sink because those little extras really make one unit stand out from the rest with minimal investment. Choose from varying materials of glass, stone ceramic, porcelain or marble, to metals like cast iron, stainless steel or bronze. Pairing your vessel sink  with a fresh looking faucet can be your most exciting design venture because the mix n’ match choices are endless! From traditional or contemporary, to rustic or eclectic it’s easy to create a unique bathroom experience no matter what your house style or design preference.    

When it comes to affordable home improvements for your bathroom, switching to a vessel sink can be a fast and easy facelift.  Here’s a money saving option; keep the current cabinetry. Choosing to reface your current cabinet’s façade with paint or stain is an inexpensive short cut because your extraordinary new vessel sink will definitely grab all the attention!

If a kitchen faucet model is new, a sample must be submitted to environmental authorities and to toxicologists. They examine if quality of water running through the new faucet adheres to provincial standards. Only if the kitchen faucet was approved, the manufacturers start mass production.

When all components of kitchen faucets are ready, plant employees visually inspect them for surface imperfections. Such defects can be removed by sanding before the final assembly. After final assembly but before delivering kitchen faucets to distributors, manufacturers test them for durability and for leaks.

Nowadays you no longer have to worry about quality of faucets. Instead you can focus on choosing the right kitchen faucet which will fit your sink well.

Special features often include pull-out or pull-down heads and multifunction switches. The features are high tech and were developed rather recently. Customers who appreciate convenience tend to favor such features. Pull-out spraying heads make washing sinks and large pots and bowls pleasurable, whereas multifunction faucets allow adjusting water pressure for a task at hand. If properly used, the high tech kitchen faucet special features will conserve your time and energy. There is no doubt you will find better uses for those resources elsewhere.

As for design, luxury faucets often come with chrome or bronze finish. It is not only stylish, but also practical in a sense that they are sturdier and you do not have to wash it as often as others. Oil spills are not as noticeable on such faucets. However, whether a faucet is high end or not cannot be determined by looking at its finish only. High end faucets usually demonstrate fancy one-of-a-kind shapes. It adds character to the kitchen. Such faucets really stand out and make a kitchen unique.

As we have established, people usually get high end kitchen faucets to increase convenience and to add uniqueness to their kitchens.  Whether you decide to get a high end or a budget model of a kitchen faucet, you will benefit from reading our short kitchen faucet shopping checklist before you start looking for your new faucet.

Color/Finish: Stainless Steel
Model number: VG15061