How to Choose Plumbing Fixtures to Match your Decor Style

Remember when your bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures used to come in a few styles, and the options were limited to 2 or 3 metals and colors? Today, plumbing fixtures come in varying metals, faucet types, and control options. There is a style to match your decor, and your family’s lifestyle. From faucets that turn on with a slight touch, to fixtures that cascade water out in a waterfall, there are ones that are perfect for your home. Here are tips to choose plumbing fixtures that will enhance your sink, tub or shower area, and be a joy to use every day!

* Decide what decor style fits your home: Whether your kitchen/bath is traditional or ultra modern, your plumbing fixtures should take cues from the decor. For rooms that have ornamentation, and traditional lines consider using fixtures which have similar details. For minimalist detailing choose simple and clean lines in your fixtures. Strong horizontals and chrome or nickel metals are synonymous with modern styling.
* Take cues from your sink/bathtub: Before you decide on fixtures, take a look at your sink or bathtub. Do you have a country style farmhouse kitchen sink or a luxurious garden bathtub? Many plumbing fixture manufacturers group their products into designer lines that will help you pair up fixture with your current sink, bath or shower. Use pre-matched inspiration ideas to show you what plumbing fixtures would look best in your space.

* Assess your family lifestyle: Every home has different wear and tear based on its family members and where the fixture is located. Most kitchen faucets receive more use than a tub or shower fixture. If you have a lot of dirty hands that will constantly be touching the kitchen faucet, consider getting one with hands free or one touch controls. If your home is going to be the subject of a lot of entertaining than opting for a wow factor fixture with high polished metal or a dramatic silhouette may be perfect for your space.

* Know your budget: Plumbing fixtures are one part of home improvements that you don’t think about until you have to. Shop around for prices and inspiration ideas before you need to choose. This will help you not buy on raw emotion, which can often times be costly! If you are on a tight budget, see if there are wholesale plumbing fixture dealers or warehouses in your area. Often times these resources will sell designer or manufacturer fixtures that are discontinued or have slight imperfections. Search online for resources in your area.

Similar to decor accessories making the finishing touches in interior design, plumbing fixtures are the shining adornment of your sink, bathtub or shower. Choose from metals that range from antique bronze and shiny gold to brushed nickel and copper. If you are selling your home consider upgrading your plumbing fixtures if they are outdated. Often time’s updated fixtures will make your renovation dollar go further than having to spend a lot for a full remodel. Whether it’s for resale or for your own enjoyment, see how your kitchen or bath can be transformed with plumbing fixtures.

Freshome reader’s we’d love to know what type of plumbing fixtures you love. Do you prefer ones that blend into your decor or stand out amongst your kitchen or bath?

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Mirrors are basic accessories inside a home. Even if you choose to place them on the hallway, in the nursery or in the bathroom, the addition will offer beauty to the room and create a more spacious looking environment.

wall mirror

If you want to put a mirror on the wall, you must take under consideration what is about to be reflected into it. If it is placed on the wall in front of a window, it will borrow the image of the landscape outside and will create the illusion of another window. A valuable architectural element deserves to be reflected in a mirror and will offer balance to the room.

bathroom mirror

If the bathroom is the first room that comes to mind when you think of mirrors you may be used to see it placed above the sink. This type of mirror can be a simple one mounted on the wall or beautifully framed. It can also be a magnifying effect mirror for beauty purposes.

If you have a spacious bathroom, hang the mirror to a mobile arm so you can easily see your back. If the bathroom is very small go for a mirror placed above the bathtub and you will create the illusion of a bigger space.

wardrobe mirror

A mirror able to show all of you from head to toes is the practical choice for the bedroom. If you have enough space, do not forget to use this accessory. You can place it on a wardrobe door and you will have the chance to examine yourself after getting dressed.

You can also place the mirror over the home office desk. This way the room will look more spacious and you will see what is going on behind you.

Placing a mirror near the front door is a wonderful idea. This way you can have a look at yourself before going out and if you have it reflect a floral arrangement; the effect will be even more amazing.