The right bathroom sink depends on your space, your vanity, and how much cleaning you want to do. Undermount sinks are the most popular for vanities, pedestal and wall-mounted sinks save space, and vessel sinks make a statement. Most sinks cost $50 to $800, or about $250 to $1,200 installed.
Bathroom sink styles and costs
| Style | Sink only | Installed | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in (top-mount) | $50 – $300 | $250 – $700 | Budget-friendly and easy to replace |
| Undermount | $100 – $500 | $300 – $900 | Needs a stone or solid-surface top |
| Vessel | $100 – $800 | $300 – $1,200 | Needs a tall faucet and lower vanity |
| Pedestal | $150 – $600 | $350 – $1,000 | No storage |
| Wall-mounted | $150 – $700 | $400 – $1,200 | Needs blocking in the wall |
| Console | $400 – $2,000 | $700 – $2,800 | Vintage look, open shelf |
| Integrated sink and top | $200 – $1,200 | $450 – $1,600 | Seamless, easy to clean |
| Trough (double-width) | $300 – $1,500 | $600 – $2,200 | Good for kids’ baths |
Undermount sinks
Mounted under the countertop, undermount sinks let you wipe water and crumbs straight into the bowl. They’re the go-to choice with quartz, granite, and solid-surface tops, but they can’t be used with laminate counters.
Drop-in sinks
Drop-in sinks sit in a cutout with a rim resting on the counter. They’re inexpensive, work with any countertop, and are easy to replace, but grime can collect around the rim.
Vessel sinks
Vessel sinks sit on top of the counter like a bowl. They come in glass, stone, ceramic, and copper and make a strong design statement. Plan for a tall or wall-mounted faucet and a lower vanity so the rim sits at a comfortable height.
Pedestal and wall-mounted sinks
Both free up floor space, which makes them popular in small bathrooms and powder rooms. The trade-off is little or no storage, so plan for a medicine cabinet or shelves. Wall-mounted sinks need solid blocking in the wall and are the easiest to make wheelchair-accessible; see our ADA bathroom requirements guide.
Console and integrated sinks
Console sinks sit on two or four legs, often with a towel bar or shelf, for a vintage or hotel look. Integrated sinks are molded into the countertop as one piece, so there are no seams to clean.
Choosing materials
- Vitreous china: the most common, durable and easy to clean.
- Fireclay: heavier and more chip-resistant than standard ceramic.
- Stone: beautiful but needs sealing.
- Glass: striking in vessel sinks but shows water spots.
- Solid surface and cultured marble: often used for integrated tops.
Replacing the whole vanity? Our vanity installation cost calculator includes sinks and tops, and our countertop cost calculator prices the top. You can also browse bathroom sinks at Lowe’s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular bathroom sink style?
Undermount sinks are the most popular choice for vanities with stone or quartz tops because they’re easy to clean. Drop-in sinks are the most common budget option, and vessel sinks are popular for a statement look.
What is the easiest bathroom sink to clean?
Undermount sinks and integrated sink-and-top units are easiest because there’s no rim to trap grime between the sink and counter.
What sink is best for a small bathroom?
Wall-mounted and pedestal sinks take up the least floor space. A small wall-mounted sink or a corner sink can make a tight half bath feel much larger.
How much does it cost to install a bathroom sink?
Plumber labor to install a sink and faucet typically costs $200 to $500. Wall-mounted sinks cost more if the wall needs blocking, and undermount sinks are usually installed with the countertop.
Estimates are national average costs for 2027 planning and are not quotes. See our disclaimer and affiliate disclosure.
