| When picking the faucets, sinks and countertops for | | | | accessories and keep all the main rooms classic with |
| your home the choices are endless. So take your | | | | function as the main motivation for design. Take |
| time & make the right decision based on your | | | | some time and find out what you would like to get |
| style & lifestyle. | | | | out of your sink before you purchase it. Other great |
| Faucets can add luxury & charm to your kitchen | | | | choices for sinks are porcelain, marble, granite, copper |
| and bathroom. The most important things to consider | | | | or brass. |
| are buying a product that will stand the test of time. | | | | For an elegant & sophisticated look try copper |
| Here are some things to consider. | | | | sinks. Copper sinks are made from heavy, solid |
| Faucets | | | | weathered copper or dark brown copper sheets. |
| There are many types and styles of shower faucets | | | | Some have hand hammered details. Copper sinks are |
| to pick from. The one most frequently used is the | | | | like people they get more interesting as they age. |
| type of shower faucet is the wall mounted faucet | | | | More character is added with time. They are very |
| that is centered over the shower drain. Other | | | | durable. |
| shower faucets include faucets with longer arms | | | | When you are ready to pick your kitchen or |
| coming from the wall, or even ceiling mounted | | | | bathroom sinks take into consideration the overall |
| faucets that cause a waterfall effect. | | | | function & style. |
| Once you have decided on a style you need to pick | | | | Countertops |
| your finish. Your choices includes, stainless steel, nickel | | | | When renovating your kitchen or bathroom |
| plating, porcelain, chrome plating, brass, bronze, white | | | | countertops will be your first thing to pick. Your |
| enamel, silver gold, colour epoxy & platinum. | | | | kitchen & bathrooms see the most traffic so |
| The most popular finishes for shower faucets are | | | | your counters are a very important choice. With so |
| chrome because they are durable & easy to | | | | many materials, colors, and styles to choose from, |
| maintain. When pick other finishes make sure that | | | | selecting the right counter top can be a challenge due |
| they can handle the test of time. See if a varnish or | | | | to the selection. But I guess this is a good problem to |
| sealant is needed to protect the surface. | | | | have. |
| When you are looking for bathroom & kitchen | | | | Kitchen countertops come in a variety of materials. |
| faucets try and look for quality products. This does | | | | Selecting the right material is important to the |
| not always mean more expensive. Make sure the | | | | functionality & style of your kitchen. You want a |
| faucet is not made with plastic, look for faucets with | | | | counter top to enhance the style of your home but |
| ceramic washer or enclosed valves. | | | | it must still be durable enough to survive its everyday |
| We recommend talking to your plumber about which | | | | wear & tear. You can select between concrete, |
| faucets will work with your pluming. Your plumber can | | | | granite, wood, ceramic, limestone, slate, stainless |
| help you find faucets that are compatible with your | | | | steel, laminate, & marble. |
| home. | | | | Plastic laminates are the most common used material |
| Sinks | | | | for kitchen countertops. Plastic laminates are |
| Your sinks see the most traffic out of any place in | | | | inexpensive, resistant to stains and grease, low |
| your home, so pick wisely. It is important to buy a | | | | maintenance, great at hiding scratches. However, |
| sink that is easy to clean and is durable. You will want | | | | sharp objects and hot pans can damage laminate |
| to find a sink that fits into your kitchen or bathroom | | | | plastic countertops. Once these counter tops are |
| and adds flare. The choices are endless; full of | | | | damaged they are hard to repair. |
| different sizes, shapes and materials. Because of the | | | | Stainless steel, is very easy to clean and is an |
| selection it is an easy part of your home design. Just | | | | excellent choice for anyone who plans to spend time |
| get into some showrooms, browse through some | | | | in the kitchen. Stainless steel kitchen counters add a |
| catalogues. You will find something that is durable and | | | | modern or contemporary feel to your kitchen. The |
| fits perfectly into your home. Another thing you need | | | | only downside to stainless steal counter tops is the |
| to consider is what type of mounting surface would | | | | expense and that they are hard to install. |
| you like? Do you want to see the top of the counter | | | | If you are on a budget, but would like a designer |
| or do you want to mount your sink under the | | | | look then try, glazed ceramic and porcelain tile |
| counter, this is when the sink is not visible. These | | | | countertops. They do not stain, but you cannot cut |
| days it seems that contemporary looks are | | | | on these surfaces. You will destroy you counter top |
| everywhere with funky kitchen sinks that look like | | | | if you do not use a board. For better durability try |
| old fashion washing bowls, made of marble and fine | | | | porcelain countertops. |
| material. These types of sinks look both classy | | | | The strongest type of counter tops are granite slabs |
| & sleek. This is a great look if you are looking | | | | will offer you stain and heat resistance. Granite |
| for a conversation piece in your home. For your | | | | & Marble are your choice if you would like to |
| kitchen sink you may want to stick to a domestic | | | | add luxury to your home. These counter tops are |
| function sink made of stainless steel. They bring out | | | | very durable and have an excellent look. You just |
| the function & style to the entire kitchen and | | | | need to be careful with the oils in your home. Oil can |
| will be a perfect compliment to many kitchens. This | | | | discolour the surfaces of these types of countertops. |
| type of sink is durable and never goes out of style. | | | | Granite & marble counter tops will add value of |
| For my personal home designing I have one general | | | | your home. |
| rule. Spice up the smaller rooms with fun and exciting | | | | |