The Best Bathroom Hardware
I’ve made my choices on everything else for my bathroom renovation, but I’m stuck on the bathroom hardware.
There really isn’t any “best” bathroom hardware. It really depends on your bathroom decor.
Looking for a fresh look? No problem. There are great new products on the market today like tubs with jets, shower heads that massage, toilets that self- flush, so choices are endless. However, one of the easiest ways to update your bathroom decor and give the room a fresh look is with new bathroom hardware. Simply replacing your old bathroom sink faucets, cabinet hardware knobs, bath towel bars or bathroom hooks, and toilet paper roll holder can give your bathroom a quick updated style.
Bathroom Hardware Types
- Faucets - choices of single or double handles, levers, knobs, spout height and reach, and water flow rates
- Cabinet Hardware – available in pulls, handles,or knobs in various shapes and sizes
- Towel Bars and Hooks – available in towel bars, towel racks, bath hooks, robe hooks
- Toilet Paper Roll Holders – available in wall mounted or free standing
- Bath Sets – sets with matching towel bar, towel ring, paper holder or accessories
Pick Your Bathroom Hardware Style
Bathroom hardware comes in many styles such as contemporary, traditional, and vintage. The most important thing when choosing bathroom hardware is to coordinate the style with the rest of the bathroom elements you’ve chosen, like your bathroom countertops or lighting. If you select sleek modern or contemporary fixtures and lighting, stay with contemporary hardware for the best look, however, if you install a retro freestanding tub with feet, a vintage look would be better. The style of the hardware should blend nicely with the overall style of the bathroom and the house.
Choose the Color for your Bathroom Hardware
Bathroom hardware is available in numerous materials, colors and finishes: stainless steel, chrome, bronze, copper, pewter, anodized aluminum, nickel tones, bronze tones, black and even glass. If you don’t want a metal look, many towel bars, rings and hooks, toilet paper roll holders, and bath sets are available in porcelain with a variety of colors to choose from. Vintage bathroom hardware is often finished to give an aged appearance.
Determine Your Bathroom Hardware Budget
Depending on manufacturer, there is a wide price range for bathroom hardware products. Style, finish and color will factor into the price, but there is so much on the market that it’s not a problem to find new hardware that fits into your budget. If you are replacing the bathroom sink faucet and tub faucet, along with towel bars, toilet paper holder and cabinet knobs or pulls, prices can add up, so it’s important to know what’s on the market and make a wise choice.
When selecting new bathroom hardware, it’s important to choose a style and color that works well with your bathroom decor and offers all of the features you want for the best look within your budget. Online or locally, you’ll find numerous retailers, outlets and plumbing supply stores that display available styles and finishes.
Vessel sinks are all the rage in bathroom decor and just a hot are the new waterfall faucets that go with them. Haven’t seen a waterfall faucet, well you’re in for a treat. A waterfall faucet has a think and wide spout so the water flow out like a mini-waterfall. It’s great for all those personal needs you must attend to, but they are so stunning looking you won’t believe the high-end effect your bathroom will become. Waterfall faucets come in a variety of styles — from traditional this Euro Modern style on the left. It’s a favorite bathroom hardware on Amazon.
Waterfall Faucet
