Bathroom Fixtures Buying Guide

Bathroom fixtures are available in a broad range ofcan be attached or not. Most often these vessel
styles, but selecting a fixture always relies on thespouts are seen in Asian-motif bathrooms with the
following:spout looking like a reed over a shallow and
- Budgetrectangular or triangular sink. Some vessel faucets
- Materialalso look like watering pumps over a large round thick
- Stylebasin.
- ConsistencyEach of these types of faucets exhibits a certain
Fixtures range from $100 to thousands of dollarsdecorating style. Some styles for your bathroom can
depending on the quality, style, and material used.include:
When setting aside money for a bathroom build or- Modern
remodel, remember a fixture adds another level of- Art deco
style to any room. A simple, bare bath can become- Classic
classic or modern depending on the style of fixture- Country
chosen. Setting a little extra aside for your fixtures- Traditional
will not only wow guests, but also raise the overall- Asian
value of your house for appraisal purposes.- Tuscan
Bath fixtures are available out of a variety of- Southwest
materials such as copper, silver, platinum, and moreWhen choosing a style for your bathroom, remember
commonly brass metal with chrome finishes.that it is a place you want your guests to relax in
Two-tone materials can add some extra complexityand a space that needs to be kept clean. Clean and
to the decor and work with several shade themes.straight lines may help your bath area look more
While platinum and even platinum-coated fixtures runsanitized or encourage a guest or member of the
in the $1000 range altogether, they add extrahousehold to clean up after him or herself. However,
sophistication to any room. However, the moretraditional country-themed rooms and traditional floral
affordable fixtures (typically metal with chromepatterns and fixtures can also help an individual feel
finishes) come in styles that impress any guest orrelaxed and refreshed while in the bathroom.
can excite any homeowner.Finally, remember when it comes to fixtures,
The styles available are quite versatile. For example,consistency is a must. While your tastes might
there are at least three main groupings of faucets:fluctuate or fixtures may have different styles that
single-hole, widespread, and vessel faucets. Ayou enjoy, plan on purchasing ones that are all the
single-hole structure allows for one hole where thesame style, color, or material and are certainly within
water is released. The handle is usually part of thethe same price range or quality range. Without
larger structure. A widespread is usually 8" long andmatching fixtures, no matter how attractive they
sometimes longer or shorter. This grouping includesmight be individually, the room will look cluttered and
two handles, which are separate from one anotherunfocused. Instead, you want to create an
and located (separately) on both sides of the spout.environment that is consistent, calming, and
The final group is vessel faucets. These faucetsrefreshing.
consist of one long and lean spout with a handle that