A bathroom remodel on a tight budget is similar to updating a wardrobe on the same budget. Use what you already have and make sure to add accessories. “wow”Factor.
Bathroom sink faucets can be used to accessorize the bathroom. “With a pre-assembled drain assembly such as Speed Connect, a new faucet is easier to add than a new coat of paint,”Gray Uhl is American Standard’s design director. “Even better, top performing lifetime finishes and drip-free, solid brass faucets start as low as $100.”
Trend No. 1: Warmer Finishes. Special finishes in warmer tones such as satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze and blackened bronze are currently popular in hardware and faucets, coordinating well with creams and browns in linens and wall décor. “Matte black finish is the proverbial height of fashion for faucets and accessories right now,” says Leslie Clagett on her blog, kbculture.blogspot.com.
Trend No. 2: American Minimalism. “Styles such as the Moments, Copeland and Princeton faucet collections echo the same geometric lines and styling familiar in European contemporary design, but warmer and softer,”Uhl. “American minimalist faucets and accessories look best when paired with warmer tones and rich wood surfaces in cabinets and bathroom furniture.”Uhl points out that it is possible to achieve this look by using a design-matched selection such as Tropic which includes fixtures, faucets, and furniture.
Trend No. 3: Escape. With a monochromatic, serene look and soothing plant oils, you can turn any bathroom into a spa. A design inspired by Asia, such as the Green Tea bathroom faucet, completes the look. The discreet pull-out spray spout makes it easy for one to wash delicate items or clean the sink.
Trend No. 4: The Responsible Bathroom. WaterSense is a label that can be found on bathroom faucets. WaterSense is a guarantee that your water consumption will be reduced by at least 30% without compromising performance. Three older faucets can be replaced with three WaterSense-labeled ones, which will save nearly $500 per year and 74,000 gallons.
Style Trend No. Style Trend No. 5: You. You. Bathrooms are private spaces. Personal statements, as well as humor, work well in these areas. Bathrooms are personal spaces, so you should be yourself there.
