• 02Oct

    Shower and bath faucets are an easy and quick way to bring some stylish accent into your bathroom. These faucets are not limited to just providing high flow of water for your shower, so choosing the right shower and bath faucet requires taking into consideration the overall look as well the practicality of that faucet. You might need to look at the configuration of your previous faucet if you are simply replacing it or if you are buying for a new bathroom, you could make your decision based on the type of mount, number of handles etc. make sure to have a 3/4″ supply line for quicker and more powerful flow of water which is especially useful for the spa filler models of the faucets.

    shower and bath faucet

    The combination of shower and bath faucets come with one, two or three handles. The shape of the handle is something you choose as per your preferences, there are levers, dials, cross handles or round handles. For spa tubs, two handles are useful for ideal temperature control. The type of mount can be tub mount, wall mount or free-standing faucets depending on the design of your bathroom. The showers could also be tub mount , wall mount or hand held showers, hand held showers make rinsing off and tub cleaning easier due.

    shower and bath faucet

    Shower and bath faucets have a diverter for diverting the water from tub to shower, these diverters may be on the spout of the tub faucet, a single handle with pull up feature or a third handle might be there that acts as a diverter.

    Some features like valves or self-cleaning shower heads can be added to your faucets there are thermostatic, pressure-balancing or anti scald valves available in the market nowadays.

    The last thing you need to decide is the finish of your faucet this again depends on use as well the look that you want for your bathroom. Some finishes are more durable and easy to clean such as polished chrome while others might have the aesthetic or price advantage over the others.

    shower and bath faucet

    Shower and bath faucets are aesthetically appealing as well as practical as compared to their counterparts. At the end of the day whichever faucet you choose make sure to match the style of the faucet with the rest of the décor of your bathroom.

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  • 15Sep

    Whether you are giving your kitchen a complete makeover or just making a few changes here and there, a new faucet can instantly give a new life to the kitchen. Faucets are not the simple boring old ones any more, they are lots of new varieties to choose from, from vintage styles to sleek professional designs that would be any one’s envy. But before you rush off to buy one, it’s important to know which style goes well with your kitchen especially the sink.

    single hole kitchen faucet

    The faucets can be wide based, small base, multi hole or a single hole kitchen faucet. Some people like to keep it simple with a single hole kitchen faucet, which again offer different types of features: there can be a pull down faucet, a pull out faucet, a cold water faucet, a hot water faucet. There can also be a two handle faucet with a single hole and professional faucets that look fancy and sophisticated.

    When it comes to the single hole kitchen faucet many people prefer to install one on the kitchen island as a cold water tap or a mixer faucet for washing fruits and vegetables, they may even be attached to a water filter.

    single hole kitchen faucet

    Installing a single hole kitchen faucet is simple and does not necessarily require a professional plumber unless you want to attach a water filter to it , it is a hands free faucet or a hot water faucet. When buying a new single hole faucet for an old sink, make sure you know the number of holes your existing sink has, otherwise make sure you buy a single hole kitchen faucet which comes with escutcheon plate to cover any unneeded holes in the sink.

    Single hole kitchen faucets are available in different designs, both simple and contemporary whichever suits your style. The materials can range from chrome, nickel, brushed nickel, polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze and stainless steel. The cost of your faucet will depend on it’s features, material as well as the design. In a modern kitchen with all the stylish appliances a sleek professional single hole faucet or a pull down faucet would make a great addition that would most certainly enhance the elegance of your kitchen. However even in an industrial chic kitchen a black vintage single hole kitchen faucet would look majestic it will most certainly be the center of attention.

    single hole kitchen faucet

    When it comes to single hole kitchen faucets, they are an attractive addition to any kitchen, which are usually easy to install, not heavy on the pocket and give a clean, minimalist look to your sink. No need for all the large and space occupying faucets when all the job can be done by something which is both simple yet comes with so many features. However do keep the design of your kitchen and sink in mind before making your final decision.

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  • 04Sep

    Faucets were previously a department usually overlooked when it comes to designing the kitchen, but now thanks to the internet and the keen eyes of the consumers it is now very important element of the kitchen and is used to define and enhance the design of the kitchen. Still when it comes to the right finish it leaves many confused as not everyone can differentiate a polished brass kitchen faucet from a satin brass faucet.

    polished brass kitchen faucet

    Polished brass kitchen faucet is a popular choice as it is a stunning color that stands out and gives any kitchen an instant elegant, vintage look. However this finish is making its comeback in a major way and is wonderfully utilized in contemporary, rustic, vintage or even eclectic kitchens. Polished brass kitchen faucet can be slightly expensive as compared to many other finishes but it is definitely a lot more durable, easy to clean and quite forgiving when it comes to matching with other accessories in the kitchen such as the sink and the soap dispenser. Besides most of the faucets now come with finish warranty so it is very easy to ask for the manufacturer to shine up a dull and drab looking faucet.

    polished brass kitchen faucet

    Polished brass kitchen faucet may be simple polished brass or a vibrant polished brass, not all the manufacturers have same color for similar finishes, so it is better to buy all the accessories and fittings from the same manufacturer.

    The type of polished brass kitchen faucet depends on whether you want a modern theme or a vintage look or even a mixed theme in your kitchen. These faucets look very fancy in vintage design but modern designs in this finish are equally stunning. You can choose a single handle faucet with a side spray or a pull down faucet. It may be an elaborate curvy design or a simple sharp looking double handle faucet.

    polished brass kitchen faucet

    a kitchen faucet can give your kitchen a wonderful lift or it may drag the entire beautiful décor down. Therefore choosing the right faucet in the right finish is quite important to complete the look you’re trying to achieve. Keep your theme in mind and look around for the best option in terms of bargain as well as looks. A polished brass kitchen faucet is not simply back in fashion, it is a style trend that is here to stay.

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  • 30Aug

    Who doesn’t wish for a fancy bathtub that stands majestic and proud stealing all the attention and giving a “wow” feature to any bathroom. Surely those Hollywood inspired bathrooms are a dream of so many and a free standing tub definitely calls for a freestanding tub faucet for that luxurious spa like feel. A master bathroom or a family bathroom if spacious enough, can definitely look extremely regal with a tub as a centrepiece, looking fancy and inviting for a relaxing soak. You can either go for a vintage look with those classic freestanding claw foot tubs or hammered copper tubs if you’d like to go for an industrial look or if you’re more of a modern person add a stylish single handle freestanding tub faucet to compliment that contemporary look.

    freestanding tub faucet

    Freestanding tubs usually come without any holes drilled for plumbing as majority of the consumers add a freestanding tub faucet which compliments these tubs perfectly. When it comes to choosing the right freestanding tub faucet there are a few things that need to be considered, like the type of tub you’ve chosen to put in, a vintage tub would ask for a vintage looking freestanding tub faucet with attached telephone shower. Or if you choose to go with a modern sculptured tub then a polished and sleek freestanding tub faucet with chrome finish would be an ideal choice. The finish of the freestanding tub faucet can be with chrome, nickel, polished nickel, stainless steel, gold, copper or even custom coloured as per your requirements.

    freestanding tub faucet

    The design can be traditional or contemporary and must be chosen in accordance with the general theme of the bathroom. The freestanding tub faucet usually requires a single hole installation and have a hand-held shower for your convenience. Nowadays they come equipped with latest technologies and settings, like using less water or creating a powerful spray and simple touch-clean spray holes in the showers.

    freestanding tub faucet

    A freestanding tub along with a stunning freestanding tub faucet is a glamorous style statement that is bound to set your bathroom a class apart from all the run-of -the-mill bathrooms with boring plumbing and bathtubs. A freestanding tub faucet will give a clean minimalist yet stylish look to your bathroom that would have you and your guests swooning over the elegance and class.

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  • 29Aug

    Whether you’re remodeling or planning a new bathroom from the scratch, faucets are a very important aspect of the bathroom design. When you’ve decided upon the right style, choosing the right finish can be seemingly a daunting task. For people who would rather go with a safe, economical and low-maintenance options, modern bathroom faucet is the ideal finish to opt for.

    modern bathroom faucet
    Modern bathroom faucets are very common, in fact you are quite likely to find one chrome faucet somewhere in every house. They are easy to match with all accessories and fixtures and come in a wide variety of styles, they are extremely easy to find and are inexpensive. Chrome faucets are also easy to clean and durable. However they stain easily and watermarks on them are quite visible. “Chrome plated” finish is also a durable option in terms of faucets since it is brass coated with chrome to prevent it from corrosion and damage.

    modern bathroom faucet
    when you shop for your faucets online or in big name stores, you might spot a few faucets that are extremely cheap and look quite attractive as well, however they are usually made of plastic and will hardly last you long enough so you’ll soon be returning to replace it. Hence it is better to invest in a better material and finish since they would be more pocket-friendly in the long run.

    modern bathroom faucet
    The style of modern bathroom faucet you choose would depend upon your bathroom sink and even the tub since many prefer matching bathroom and shower faucets. You can choose anything from handles, levers or dials to wide bottomed faucets or single hole faucets. The good thing about chrome finish is that it is available in so many styles that finding the perfect design of modern bathroom faucet is easy and it goes well with all sorts of designs be it modern, eclectic or traditional.

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  • 23Aug

    Shower fixtures just like other features of bathroom plumbing need a lot of deliberation and choosing. When you decide upon the color scheme for your bathroom you want the faucets, sink, tub and showers to compliment your design. Whether you are starting to build your bathroom fro scratch or want to add some life to your old bathroom. For a dull and plain bathroom try adding a pop of color with brass shower fixtures. Brass is a personal favorite finish for quite many people. Some like to use the shiny polished brass to give their vintage bathroom a classic rustic charm.

    Brass shower fixtures

    Brass shower fixtures can be used in polish brass or satin brass, in both modern style or contemporary designs of bathroom. In a black or grey bathroom or a cream and beige bathroom a polished brass shower fixture will be a bold and stunning style statement. Choose some old style accessories such as sink and toilet to go with it and you have a vintage masterpiece! If you want a softer polished gold look that does not appear too bold yet stands out nevertheless, go for the elegant satin brass, this is the new favorite finish for many designers and customers nowadays.

    Brass shower fixtures

    In terms of advantages, even though brass is a more expensive finish than chrome or brushed nickel, it is still durable and easy to maintain. Polished brass is easier to match with other accessories and is as easy to find as it is to clean, satin brass however, is not as easy to find in all sorts of designs, but it is gradually gaining more popularity due to its elegance. It also resists water spots and fingerprints due to its brushed gold mattefinish.

    The style of shower fixtures you choose depend upon your bathroom design, some old style shower fixtures now come with modern features such as high power water flow or thermostatic control. Many Shower heads also come with a self cleaning feature now making them easier to use and more long lasting. Choose an angularbrass shower fixture with large square shower head for a relaxing, spa like feel. Or choose a shower head with varying speeds of water flow for a waterfall effect to a soothing massage with water. For a classic look go for a vintage goose neck shower riser that is updated with all the latest features for a wonderful classic on modern twist.

    Brass shower fixtures

    Brass shower fixtures are the choice for many designers due to their attraction and ease to match them especially polished brass with almost any accessory. No matter the style of your bathroom, brass fixtures are easily accommodated in contemporary, vintage or eclectic designs and are sure to impress your family and friends alike.

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  • 04Aug

    If you spend some time inside your bathroom, then you might notice that the bathroom looks a bit dull and boring. If you are looking for ideas to make it look interesting and beautiful, then you have to stumble upon the correct place.
    Make a great impression with vintage faucets
    Try thinking of adding this faucet to your bathroom. It changes the mood and also the appearance at the same time. You are going to look at your bathroom at an entirely different angle once you fit vintage faucets inside.
    You will get a more comfortable and cosy vibe coming from your bathroom. Your guests are going to be very impressed. Bringing in vintage stuff inside for decoration purpose never goes old, and thus it will never go out of style.

    antique-bronze-vintage bathroom-faucet

    Antique Chinese style vessel sink can be a good match
    Besides the faucet, other items should also go with the vintage style of the whole bathroom, among which the sink set is worth taking into consideration. This ceramic sink or basin is made from Jing De Town, China, which is very famous for its superb craft. The floral painting and enamelings on it add the elegance and the exotic mood to this little space. Most importantly, the vessel sink is just like the original set of the vintage faucet.

    antique-ceramic wash basin

    Illuminate bathroom through decorative wall sconces
    Also, can the bathroom be without the decorative lights? The light is definitely used to light up the room, however, for the bathroom, it might act as the effective adornments. The light is in floral pattern with beige glass shade, looking very rustic and well-designed. Also, the black painting finish is shiny and can last as new. Since it is very energy saving, it is very suitable for the bathroom, hallway and entry way. It is very easy to install this wall sconce. Generally, there will be the introduction in the box of the products. If not, you can also find it easily on the internet.

    rustic bathroom wall light

    The Internet, the best place to search for household products
    However, finding these amazing items is an entirely different thing. It is very difficult to locate it. However, you might find several locations which sell this kind of product. Consignment shops, local antique shop and appliances shops are a few of the great locations to find this beautiful product. You need to be very careful about buying these, as they might not turn out to be as good as it looks.
    One of the best places to search for this product is on the internet. There might be an auction where you will find it or on any selling websites. Try to go for the classic vintage faucet. It usually fits in everybody’s taste perfectly, and it can easily dwell very well within your bathroom. Try to be very particular while choosing.

    For instance, if your bathroom has clear lines then make sure that the faucet you choose also has clean lines. Moreover, it is critical that you know the exact measurement of the holes that are present in the faucet. You should also know how the faucet functions. Thus, be very careful while buying vintage faucets. For the lights and vessel sinks, Pay attention to transport safety since they are easy to be broken. Good after-sales service is one of the most important credit when choosing the online company.

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  • 16Jun

    The laundry tub faucet or the utility sink faucet is the most important plumbing accessories in a conventional home, modern home and ultra modern homes. The latest laundry-tub faucet replacement do not require much time due to its simplicity on plumbing fixtures. You can buy the laundry-tub faucet parts online and replace them quickly with professional plumbers. When you wish to buy the latest utility tub taps, you must check online reviews on leaking laundry sink. This is most common to see as rubber seal worn out during hot water release. You must call laundry-tub faucet repair and replace them immediately.

    laundry tub faucet

    Laundry Faucet Installation

    The modern laundry tub faucet is simple to install by any professional plumbers in your laundry room. There are laundry faucets with sprayer and other features you may be surprised to notice with the latest collection of plumbing accessories online. The leading suppliers on laundry faucet may provide free installation service for domestic and commercial customers. They do provide free shipment for online orders. You must see its warranty period and buy the quality products by brand and durability.

    laundry tub faucet

    Why you Require a Laundry Tub?

    If you are going to renovate your house and think of something different on utility room, you must consider for laundry tub first. This is because you need them to wash heavy cloths, which a washing machine may not do it properly. The laundry tub faucet with ample flow of water is the best to do rough cloth washing by your hand in the laundry tub. Now a day, keeping this concept in mind, every modern home designer do keep place for laundry tub in utility room. There are many types of utility tub faucets, which you can buy online by viewing their designs and features.

    Except installing laundry tub faucet in house, we think some useful matching accessories are necessary in home, such as robe hooks, you can hang on many useful things so that something can easy to be found. Also unique robe hooks can decorate your home modern.

    robe hooks

    robe hooks

    The faucets and robe hooks images mentioned in article are all from Faucetsinhome, a online store which sell various and high quality faucets. If you are interested in it, you can try to have a look.

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  • 14Jun

    Best Goose Kitchen Faucet
    The luxury kitchen faucets and high-end kitchen accessories are necessary in modern homes, ultra modern homes and in the advanced high-end homes. High-end kitchen itself means optimum luxury with minimal use of water and energy or no wastage of water and energy. This saves a lot to high-end homeowners if they are in home or the kitchen plumbing fixtures are left un-attended. If you are buying new high-end home it is advisable to check for high end kitchen faucets brand and its price online. 
    Most Reliable Kitchen Faucet Brand

    High End Kitchen Faucet
    When comes to buy the high end kitchen faucets by brand, it is advisable to select from top 10 plumbing fixture online stores. They may have single brand and multi-brand faucets or taps like-

    • High end pull-down kitchen faucet
    • High end touch less kitchen faucet
    • luxury kitchen faucets
    • High end automatic kitchen faucet

    When comes to reliability, there are trusted online stores for plumbing accessories. You must compare the brand and price with top 5 plumbing accessory online shops. It is also advisable to compare the price with the retail/whole sale shops for luxury kitchen plumbing fixtures.

    High Quality Kitchen Faucet
    Price of High-end Kitchen Taps Online 
    The price of high-end kitchen faucets may differ with time and days in online stores. It is advisable to look for the best offers and discounts to buy from major online channels dealing with kitchen plumbing fixtures. The high end stainless steel kitchen faucets reviews and the best kitchen faucets consumer reports will clear your doubts on pricing and durability of those luxury items for your home kitchen. The online stores provide great discounts such that you may not go and buy from your nearby plumbing accessory shop. The price do varies in online shops and it will be better to buy the cheapest one.

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  • 13Jun

    All the accessories can be said having the influence of the decoration, let alone the shower grab bar. There’re various kinds of grab bars,then how to create the bathroom more unique is key problem. And just as an old saying goes, “Only beauty and no practicability is in vain.”

    Shower Tub Grab Bar
    The need of shower grab bar for handicapped
    Shower grab bars are beneficial for handicapped people as it provide good stability and support. This show shower grab bar is beneficial for the people having poor balance sense coordination and those who need to supporting techniques to take care of themselves while doing daily chores. The elderly people can get benefit out of these bars in shower or even while taking bath within the bath tub.
    These bars offer much needed support for those who want to become independent in-spite of their disability. Bathroom is the major place for accidents particularly for elderly and handicapped people. They are more prone to slip else lose their balance and are susceptible to fall. With these bars installed within the bathroom, they offer certain degree of safety measure against accidents on slippery and wet floor.

    Shower Angled Grab Bar
    Factors to consider while installing shower grab bars
    Initially, one needs to identify where the shower has to be placed. Basically, there are two types of shower bars available. They are portable and traditional one. The portable shower grab bar comes along with the suction and it let the person to use it along wherever they go. It can be readily removed and placed whenever needed. Here the choice basically depends on the degree of disability and the person who gets most benefitted out of it.

    L Shaped Angled Grab Bar
    Placing some railings throughout the bathroom is recommended for extra support. They offer continued support to the people having higher degree of strain to maintain their balance. In fact, these railing can be extended upto hallway as well. It’s equally essential to note that shower grab bars are accessible and should be set at proper height within the reach of the user.
    These shower grab bars are available in various designs and features. Those that come with added features are pretty much expensive rather simple ones.

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