Bathroom Remodeling Fixtures: What You Need to Know

Comfort, convenience, and function are the name of the game where your bathroom is involved. Choosing decorative elements is important, but the priority should be fixtures that gel with your family’s needs on a daily basis.

The four main elements that make up any bathroom include the toilet, sink, shower and tub. When about to select bathroom remodeling fixtures, take into account your budget, functional needs, and style. First off, create a list of priorities and even sample a few types of fixtures in the showroom before making that all-important decision.

Sinks

There’s likely a gap between function and beauty when it comes to your bathroom sink. Perhaps you love the beauty and tranquility of shallow waterfall sinks, yet in reality, they may not be deep enough to get a thorough hand washing. Translation: if you have kids or the sink tends to get a lot of traffic during the day, in the end the beauty is not worth the sacrifice of convenience. Instead, go with a high-arching faucet and deeper sink for the utmost cleaning. Maybe you prefer the classic look of a vessel or pedestal sink, but in the real world, you’ll lose vital under-sink storage space. Large families may think twice about this and opt for a sink with lots of cabinets. Other things to consider when it comes to sinks:

· Do you want a modern, luxurious style to your bathroom? A glass sink will go nicely as part of your bathroom remodeling project.

· Is it important to you to have a faucet that controls both hot and cold, or two separate knobs for convenience?

· If you have a small bathroom, you may want to go with a pedestal sink to save room.

Shower

Rather than the standard shower head with a few settings, we are finding that more and more homeowners want something a bit more functional and luxurious. Instead of just one spray, you may want to opt for a shower with multiple body sprayers placed strategically throughout your shower stall, with settings that range from massage to fine mist to a rain shower head for the most natural feel. Installing dual fixtures is a good idea if you and your partner have to take showers at the same time in the morning. Today’s manufacturers are offering more for homeowners beyond the typical wall mount, such as a hand-held unit, rain shower or combination packs. Tip: If you want a pre-fabricated shower pan, it’s best to choose acrylic over fiberglass in the interest of quality.

Toilets

A fairly easy decision in terms of function, selecting a toilet often comes down to size. A taller toilet {comfort height} measuring between 16 and 18 inches high gives most adults a more comfortable experience, particularly for those who need walkers and other mobility devices. Small children will find the standard size 14- to 15-inch height more appealing in terms of comfort and ease of use.

While you may feel one-piece toilets look cool and sleek, they also cost a lot more to make and install. In terms of color, go with neutrals like white or light beige. Leave the accents to the surrounding décor, but always keep the toilet neutral and matching the tub. If you go to sell the home in the future and you have a bright red or pink toilet, this will turn most buyers off.

When you’re ready for your bathroom renovation​, call Beautiful Bathrooms & More… to get help on matching your style with our products.

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