Glazed Terracotta

Beyond Tiles: Glazed Terracotta Sinks

Choosing bathroom fixtures (especially for a terracotta bathroom) is no small matter; these accessories must satisfy not just one but several needs! What are these needs?

• functionality
• aesthetics
• comfort
• available space

Among the various fixtures needed to equip a bathroom, we focus on one in particular: the sink.
The sink must meet several requirements: it is important that it is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Fornace Bernasconi creates colored ceramic vessel sinks in various shapes and colors: oval, rectangular, bowl-shaped (smooth or with rim), tall, and available in a vast range of colors.

All sinks are countertop models, designed to be installed directly on a wall, on a shelf, or on a suspended cabinet. The lightness these countertop sinks bring to the entire bathroom is unique: since they do not have a pedestal and rest on a surface, they leave the space underneath completely free, which also makes daily activities easier.

If you choose the shelf option as the support surface, consider the convenience these offer as a wide and comfortable base for daily toiletry products and the possibility of equipping the shelf with bars for towels or pairing it with bases or suspended elements.

The basin of these “bowls,” as we could call them inspired by their ancient predecessors, is more or less deep depending on the model (a tall sink will certainly be deeper than others) but all are characterized by a continuous curved line, typical of the bowl shape, which facilitates water flow and prevents annoying stagnation.

Another characteristic of countertop sinks is their simple yet rounded and sinuous lines, making them suitable for both contemporary style bathrooms and classic or retro taste bathrooms.

Colored Vessel Sinks

A distinct feature of sinks made by Fornace Bernasconi is the color: many colors are available to choose from.

It has long been a common belief that bathroom fixtures only come in white! Our factory breaks this rule and offers a rich variety of colored sinks: we have a wide color palette that allows easy matching with tiles (or hand-decorated tiles) in a bathroom where only the fixtures are to be renewed or allows selecting a preferred shade in case of a completely new bathroom project.

Fornace Bernasconi strives to offer its customers refined solutions and striking color combinations that blend into a broad concept of functionality, where practicality of use of the sink is strictly connected to aesthetics.

Glazed terracotta floors are perfect for those looking for a durable, resistant, and colorful material. We are talking about a high-quality natural material that adds great aesthetic value to the home.

The first combination that comes to mind when using terracotta floors is pairing them with glazed terracotta wall coverings in matching tones, as is often the case in bathrooms (glazed shower enclosures, but also low walls or entire walls) and kitchens (glazed cooking surfaces). This combination is especially appreciated in modern rustic interiors.

Using glazed wall coverings is not mandatory to harmoniously integrate this element into your home. In fact, it is possible to pair your glazed terracotta floor with walls in soft colors, such as taupe, beige, or light mint (also see: “Terracotta floors and wall colors“). This combination is extremely versatile and perfect for any style and room in the house.

The greatest advantage of glazed terracotta, as mentioned before, is that it can be customized to satisfy the most demanding tastes and specific design needs. You can choose among different formats, sizes, colors, and color combinations.

Below is an example of a glazed terracotta floor from Locanda Bernasconi, created using listelli: