Choosing Your Bathroom Faucets and Fixtures

If you're planning on remodeling your bathroom, orSinks are another fixture where you can save some
you're building a new one, one of the most importantspace. Corner sinks, wall-mounted sinks and pedestal
decisions you'll make is the type of bathroom faucetssinks are all relatively compact alternatives to the
and fixtures you're going to use. There are manystandard sink & vanity.
different types to choose from, and a wide range ofOnce you've decided on your fixtures, you'll have to
prices to go along with them.choose the style of faucets you want. There are a
One of the first things you'll have to decide is exactlywide range of styles, finishes and materials for
what fixtures you want. Will you be installing abathroom faucets, to fit practically any style you
bathtub/shower combination, a separate tub andmight be using in your design.
shower stall or just one of the two?You'll also need to ensure you get faucets that will fit
Do you want to add a bidet to your bathroom, orthe existing plumbing if you are renovating a
stick with the more common fixtures - here in Northbathroom. Unless you want to replumb the bathroom
America at least. And will you be using a vanity withas well. If you're replacing a double-faucet system,
a sink in it, a pedestal sink or some other type ofwith separate hot and cold taps, you'll probably be
sink?best served to stick with the same setup for your
The amount of space you have to work with will benew faucets.
one deciding factor here. If you have a smallDesigning your bathroom can be an exciting project
bathroom, you may not have enough room to havebut it can also be easy to go overboard and spend
a separate shower stall, so a tub/shower combinationmore than you planned. Make sure you consider all
might work best. Or, alternatively, you might notyour options carefully before you start doing any
have enough space for a bathtub and a cornerwork.
shower stall would be better.