It’s really hard to believe that in just 5 weeks we took our master bathroom down to studs and transformed it to look like this. If you haven’t had the chance to see our whole process make sure to check out some super rad before and after shots here. Today I want to focus on the details that bring our bathroom to life. In particular, our faucets and accessories.
To be honest with you I haven’t payed enough attention to these elements in a room prior to doing this renovation. Now I can’t help myself, I am no joke checking out faucets EVERYWHERE we go. There really is just something about a faucet that pulls the whole room together. These tiny details help complete the space, delivering a look and feel that reflects you. So let’s chat about what we choose and why. Because you guys there are literally millions of options out there and finding the perfect one for your space is not only satisfying but rewarding, seeing how you get to use it daily. I’ve put together a short list to help you narrow down your selection process for faucets and fixtures and make it a less daunting task.
How To Choose The Right Bathroom Faucet
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Pick a finish:Knowing what color you want narrows down your choices from the start. Not every product is carried in every finish. Right now I feel that Champagne Bronze, Polished Nickel and Venetian Bronze have been on my radar for finishes I am loving.
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Decide on the style of your Faucets: Wall mount, vanity mount, centerset or widespread. A Centerset Faucetcomes with a combined spout and valves on a single base unit. The centerset can have either a single handle mixing lever or two handles mounted on plate. A Widespread Faucet comes with a separate spout, hot and cold water handles.
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Product features:This can really narrow down what you are looking for. Every faucet offers different features making that faucet unique. To give you a few ideas of what we like in features I’ve got another short list for you. Do you want built in technology, water saving technology, touch based or spot resistant (keeps it cleaner longer). So many things to think about, right?
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In our bathroom we were looking for a modern finish and style making our decision to go with the Dryden Collection by Delta Faucet an easy one to make. We knew we wanted widespread faucets, which narrowed down our selection even more and we also knew the champagne bronze was calling our name. These two handle widespread bathroom Dryden faucets are absolutely stunning. It took Michael a little extra time to get the placement just right, as we used a 2.25 inch thick piece of maple from the 1950s as our countertop. All customization comes at a price, and for this one, the price was time!
MICHAEL
When it came time to work in the new shower, I avoided it as much as I could. There’s just something slightly uncomfortable about updating all of your plumbing and lines deep in a wall that will soon be covered with cement board and beautiful tile. What if it leaks? What if the shark bites aren’t tight enough? What if, what if, what if. You just have to fight through it and have faith that what you’re doing is correct and will work. I started by installing a new universal shower rough, which gives me piece of mind every day knowing we have all new internal guts to the shower. And there was no need to sweat any pipes as shark bites are available to connect everything together. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you consult a plumber if you’re not familiar or comfortable with this type of work.
But what really got me through it was knowing about the new shower trim kit that was going to be installed. It is sleek, modern and has a temperature control that is essential for us and our boys (they get a kick out of telling us hotter or colder). And this champagne bronze finish of this Dryden Monitor® 17 Series H2Okinetic® Shower Trim against our tile is absolutely spectacular!
When it came to accessories in the bathroom this part was easy since we knew we wanted a cohesive look. Everything we selected was in the Dryden Collection, and we couldn’t be happier with the final product. The dual towel bar is an absolute must in any bathroom that a family utilizes every day. And a secret for all of you – this is the first time we’ve had a toilet paper holder in this bathroom! Previously we just placed rolls in a basket…so we’re like, real cool adults now!
Enjoy!
Danielle and Michael
We’d like to thank Delta Faucet for sponsoring this project, and more coming later this year at Clark + Aldine.
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