| Bathroom fixtures are available in a broad range of | | | | can be attached or not. Most often these vessel |
| styles, but selecting a fixture always relies on the | | | | spouts are seen in Asian-motif bathrooms with the |
| following: | | | | spout looking like a reed over a shallow and |
| - Budget | | | | rectangular or triangular sink. Some vessel faucets |
| - Material | | | | also look like watering pumps over a large round thick |
| - Style | | | | basin. |
| - Consistency | | | | Each of these types of faucets exhibits a certain |
| Fixtures range from $100 to thousands of dollars | | | | decorating 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 more | | | | When 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 complexity | | | | and 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 run | | | | sanitized or encourage a guest or member of the |
| in the $1000 range altogether, they add extra | | | | household to clean up after him or herself. However, |
| sophistication to any room. However, the more | | | | traditional country-themed rooms and traditional floral |
| affordable fixtures (typically metal with chrome | | | | patterns and fixtures can also help an individual feel |
| finishes) come in styles that impress any guest or | | | | relaxed 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. A | | | | you enjoy, plan on purchasing ones that are all the |
| single-hole structure allows for one hole where the | | | | same style, color, or material and are certainly within |
| water is released. The handle is usually part of the | | | | the same price range or quality range. Without |
| larger structure. A widespread is usually 8" long and | | | | matching fixtures, no matter how attractive they |
| sometimes longer or shorter. This grouping includes | | | | might be individually, the room will look cluttered and |
| two handles, which are separate from one another | | | | unfocused. 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 faucets | | | | refreshing. |
| consist of one long and lean spout with a handle that | | | | |