| When planning and designing a bathroom remodel or | | | | itself, which is a good thing, when it comes to |
| makeover, it's the little things that count. This is | | | | creating a memorable, relaxing place to bathe or |
| certainly true of that humble, but very busy | | | | wash up. |
| bathroom fixture, the bathroom faucet. And while it's | | | | Bathtub Faucets: These can be wall mounted or set |
| easy to get overwhelmed by the many choices | | | | into the tub's pre-cut holes. Many styles are available, |
| available, it becomes easier once you narrow your | | | | so creating a custom look is easier than you might |
| choices by category. | | | | think. The ever-charming freestanding tub and faucet |
| Single Lever Faucets: Single lever jobs look great with | | | | combo is a beautiful sight to behold, though inset |
| a vessel sink. As vessel sinks are often set above | | | | tubs offer many striking design possibilities as well. |
| the vanity counter, single lever faucets often have | | | | The tub is perhaps the most masculine element in the |
| long profiles, to reach above the surface of the rim. | | | | bathroom, and the right faucet can make all the |
| There are a great number of styles of vessel sinks, | | | | difference. Roman style bathtub bathroom faucets |
| including those in copper, ceramic, and glass of many | | | | are a perennial favorite and compliment a surprising |
| types. Once you catch a glimpse of these many | | | | array of styles and designs. A hand shower wand is |
| (often visually stunning) vessel sink styles, you can | | | | especially useful for that extra pampering touch. |
| let your imagination run wild when coming up with the | | | | Shower Faucets: The single valve shower faucet and |
| right sink/faucet combination. A great number of | | | | head combo needs to be unobtrusive yet easily |
| undermount style sinks are ideal for single lever | | | | controlled, and for that reason this bath fixture most |
| faucets as well. Mix and match to your heart's - and | | | | often features a single valve design. Most designs |
| your eyes'-content! | | | | feature a valve or lever on the head itself to control |
| Waterfall Faucets: Gravity meets high design. The | | | | the texture of the flow, while the shower faucet |
| waterfall faucet welcomes your hands and face with | | | | lever itself rotates to control the water temperature |
| the soothing sound of cascading water and a | | | | and intensity of the flow. Because the fixture |
| pleasant, arched spigot design. These stylish fixtures | | | | endures constant exposure to water when it is in |
| often feature chrome and glass construction, with | | | | use, choosing a superior brand will ensure that your |
| water controlled by a single lever. Waterfall faucets | | | | shower faucet's finish will withstand years of service. |
| are often paired with above the counter glass vessel | | | | Many shower sets feature a detachable wand for |
| sinks. | | | | additional pampering. |
| Wall Mounted Faucets: For a sophisticated design | | | | Centerset and Widespread: These two choices don't |
| appearance, add a wall-mounted faucet for each sink | | | | apply to single lever models, but virtually every other |
| basin. There are a multitude of styles and finishes to | | | | type of faucet is either centerset or widespread. |
| choose from, from classic nickel-plated models with | | | | Basically, centerset faucets feature two valves or |
| valves that hearken back to another era, to modern | | | | levers set with the spigot in a common base. A |
| designs that feature rectangular lines and sleek | | | | widespread faucet features three distinct elements - |
| surfaces. The slightly elongated spigot of these | | | | for a clean, designer look. |
| wall-mounted fixtures delightfully draws attention to | | | | |