There are three key factors to consider according to professional home builders when selecting bathroom fixtures and hardware, such as faucet handles, knobs, towel racks and sconces. Resilience, design and cost are among them.
The amount of weight you give each consideration is entirely subjective and varies depending on the magnitude of the project and your budget, but focusing on a combination of the three can be extremely helpful in determining what you want. If you’re thinking about replacing your bathroom fixtures, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about durability, design and cost.
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Resilience
Bathroom hardware must be resilient because the function is paramount in all bathroom designs. Your hardware should be able to be repeatedly touched and wet without noticeable damage. Wooden bathroom hardware is rare because of this.
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Design
Choosing the ideal design for you is a personal choice. Generally, keeping your bathroom design concept consistent pays off. A sleek, modern shower can clash with a luxuriant, turn-of-the-century décor. Fixtures and hardware, being little, subtle accents, are wonderful places to add a quirky or unique flair.
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Cost
Oftentimes, more than style or durability cost influences judgments about bathroom hardware. That doesn’t mean you can’t locate attractive and affordable bathroom fixture materials. Recycled or ancient brass is generally inexpensive and readily available while elegant stainless steel offers exceptional performance at a low cost.
Most Popular Bathroom Faucet Finishes
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Chrome – A chrome bath faucet is a classic bathroom item. The silvery sheen complements a wide range of styles, particularly contemporary. Bath faucets made of chrome are low maintenance and have excellent light-reflective characteristics.
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Bronze – Oil-rubbed bronze bathroom faucets and bronze faucets give a place a traditional air. Oil-rubbed bronze faucets are very popular in bathrooms with an old-world feel because of their dark tone.
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Brass – In a traditional bathroom, polished brass bath faucets look fantastic. The bright golden tint gives the room a dignified appearance. Brass is also available in antique and unpolished finishes.
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Brushed Nickel – Brushed nickel bathroom faucets, like chrome faucets, are ideal for a modern bathroom. Although they both have a silvery color, brushed nickel faucets can appear a little warmer than chrome. Bathroom faucets in brushed nickel are also low maintenance.
Krier’s Construction, a family-owned company, offers a wide range of professional bathroom remodeling services. To get a free estimate, call us at (920) 949-8517, or fill out this contact form. We serve homeowners in Fond du Lac, Neenah and Appleton, WI, as well as the surrounding communities.
