How to Choose the Right Bathroom Fixtures

When you are looking for ways to spruce up your bathroom, don’t forget about the fixtures. Fixtures in your bathroom should be carefully selected to best suit your needs. 

They are an essential part of any design and can serve as a neutral backdrop or bring style in a space with the accompanying accessories. 

Here are some tips for you!

Carefully plan what you want to change or update

The planning stage is crucial for any renovation project. It allows you to estimate the cost and time that will be invested in your bathroom remodeling. You will also get an accurate idea on how much everything will cost you.

By going through this phase in an organized way, you can avoid any potential problems with your renovation. Consider the different parameters that affect your home’s energy efficiency. These include lighting elements, heating supply and water pipes as well as electricity.

Bathroom design is a personal choice, but it also depends on the size and shape of your room. You can move your cabinets, sinks and faucets to whatever position you like. In order to give you more space in your bathroom, the bathtub can be replaced with a shower or vice versa.

The bathroom is a place where people go to feel comfortable. It should be clean, but also have the right accessories. You should aim to create a perfect balance of design and functionality. The design of your bathroom depends on what you want and how much space you have available.

Which bathroom fixtures do you actually need?

The fixtures in a bathroom are what make it function. You can give your plain, outdated bathroom a makeover for less expense than if you would replace the fixtures. Keep in mind that each fixture should be selected to match the needs of those who will use it.

Bathroom renovating and cleaning

The process of renovating a bathroom isn’t just about throwing in some aesthetic switches. It’s important to decide in advance what you want and need. After that, remove anything that doesn’t match up with your plans for the room. 

If you want to make your bathroom more modern, consider installing high-quality fixtures and finishes. If there is a problem with the bathroom installation during renovation, it needs to be fixed instantly. If your bathroom installations are old, it would be best to replace them.

Waterproofing your bathroom

The pesky algae and the mold are one of the most difficult problems to eradicate. They mostly grow on edges of tiles where there’s a higher concentration of moisture. You should think about how you can reduce the possibility of their occurrence when renovating your bathroom.

Tile placement

Taking care by carefully laying out tiles or stone on the bathroom floor will prevent moisture penetration.

Types of faucets

There are different types of faucets. There are those which are placed on the wall, and those that are installed on the bathroom sink. Faucets can also have multiple handles and may require multiple holes for installation. 

The most common material for bathroom faucets is brass. This metal also provides some extra corrosion protection because it is usually plated with chrome. Cheaper versions also have some plastic parts. 

Faucets whose surface is plated with nickel or bronze come in polished or shiny versions. They can be bought in interesting shapes, which makes them the right choice for luxury interiors.

Chrome faucets are not only easy to maintain, but the newest products also have a final layer that leaves no stains of fingertips on them. In addition to these characteristics, bathroom faucets are divided according to purpose: sink faucets, bath faucets and shower faucets.

Different types of sinks

The sink is an integral part of every bathroom. Whether you have a small or large bathroom, space for a sink must always be provided. We use it almost every time we enter the bathroom. It should be placed in the most accessible place of the bathroom, most often in combination with a mirror and lighting installation close to it.

Basically, sinks are divided into classic ones (placed directly on the wall), and a more modern version, built-in sinks. Storage cabinets are not placed under classic sinks because they usually have a stand. Sinks placed on walls don’t take up much free space. For that reason, they are very useful for small bathrooms.

Built-in sinks are placed on a base (of bathroom furniture) and occupy the entire upper surface of the element. This type of sink is practical because the base has drawers that serve as storage for towels and other bathroom supplies.

Bathroom accessories

Bathroom accessories can be made of plastic, glass, metal, wood, or a combination of these materials. In terms of style and appearance, there is a wide selection available. It is so big that the problem is not to find what you need, but to only to decide. Often the material and price help with making the right choice.

The cheap bathroom accessories are made of plastic and can be found in many shapes, sizes, and colors. For example, plastic cups for brushes, soap pumps, etc. There are also plastic shelves – linear or angular, and various plastic hooks. Unfortunately, they are cheap, not that elegant, and their usage span is short.

Glass bathroom accessories are usually glasses, cups, and other containers. They look more elegant than plastic ones but cost way more to replace due to their fragility. That means you will be spending lots of money for something that could easily break.

Metal toilet accessories are more durable than their plastic counterparts. They come in prices ranging from cheap to expensive. If you are on a budget, the lower price metal options are certainly better than the plastic ones.

Other finishing touches that can affect the look of your bathroom:

 -Large mirrors with expressive frames with classic or unusual lines.

-Placing an antique lamp on a minimalist-looking bathroom cabinet.

-Framed posters with various shapes and motifs.

-Sometimes just the color of towels can quickly, cheaply, and effectively change the atmosphere of the space.

Conclusion: You need to pay special attention towards finishing details

Bathrooms require special attention towards detail because you want them to not only be functional but also be visually appealing. Final touches are the finishing enhancements that make a space complete. They can be found in bathrooms more than in other rooms, which makes their importance even bigger. When you are done with the basic bathroom work, it is time to completely let your imagination run free and create a space that suits you perfectly.