Decorative Concrete creates a fashion item out of a sink

11/16/2005

Long ones, short ones, round ones, square ones, oval or asymmetrical sinks in vibrant colors and a wide variety of textures. These are just a few of the designs that are appearing in homes today all made from one of the most versatile and fashionable materials on the market today - decorative concrete. A far cry from the choice of either stainless steel or cast iron and enamel sinks that were the order of the day.

Interior designers, architects and landscapers all agree on the fact that with decorative concrete, you can achieve almost any effect your imagination can conjure up. In combination with countertops made in the same style or color, a sink unlike its old predecessors, becomes a focal point in any area. Whether it is an outdoor entertainment feature like a barbeque area where food and dishes are washed and prepared, or an indoor area like a bathroom, restroom or kitchen, the effects are the same. The admiration shown by guests remarking on its beautiful glowing color or its novel design is standard response to this material even though the person has no idea that it is decorative concrete that is being observed.

Designs can be tailor made to suit the purpose it is meant to achieve. A typical example of this is someone who needs to wash and cut large quantities of meat or produce. A double sink with a sliding cutting board is ideal and easily designed to fulfill this need.
A small space for a guest restroom needs a smaller sink than is usually available in commercial outlets but with decorative concrete it can be easily made to fit the space and yet maintain an aesthetic character appropriate for the décor.

"Having worked with concrete for thirty years and learned the many technical aspects necessary to produce top quality results," said Blayde Penza from his Sun Valley studio and workshop in California,"I can now enjoy the whole creative process with the satisfaction of knowing that my clients will be happily talking about their sink or countertop for a long time to come."