Since the beginning of time, the mystical qualities of water have inspired poets, scientists and spiritualists. With all the unique faucets now available, you can captivate your guests with the element of water in your bathroom.
Because almost every bathroom visitor will come in direct contact with the faucet, choosing the right one is a key detail to your overall design scheme. Like a carefully chosen piece of jewelry, this accessory can make a bold and revealing statement about your style and turn boring into bravo.
“Powder rooms are the ideal place to introduce a ‘wow factor’ to any home,” says Patti Laporte, Showhouse by Moen brand manager. Bathrooms offer homeowners a chance to express their unique personalities in a confined space that does not overflow into the design of other rooms.
Forget reading tea leaves or tarot cards—the new way to discover someone’s personality is to pay attention to their faucets. So what do your faucets say about you?
Sleek. Simple. Sophisticated. These are the words sweeping the design world—from cell phones to plasma screens to automobiles. Blending European and urban tastes, modern faucets make a statement that “less is more.” Although lines are thin and details are minimal, artistry is eye-catching rather than sacrificed.
The Solar by Graff is a geometric collage of cubes, rectangles and right angles. The floor-mounted version even has the ability to use shadows to create a dramatic effect.
Graff’s Luna—inspired by the shape of the moon—functions as not only a faucet but as a wall-mounted sculpture of modern art.
The success of the 90 Degree by Moen is based on simplicity—intensity is magnified by the lack of superfluous detail.
Classic faucet styles capture the romantic nostalgia of bygone eras. These signature styles invoke the sensibilities of the time and have a powerful, yet subtle, effect on the observer’s mood. One example is the Pinstripe by Kohler inspired by the Art Deco Movement. With its relaxed elegance, the linear trademark pattern is reminiscent of the architecture that defined 1930s Miami Beach.
Leland by Delta is a teapot inspired single-handle spout with a farmhouse appeal.
While once a place for personal hygiene, the bathroom has become a sanctuary for relaxation, de-stressing and pampering. Decorative accents are popular ways to achieve a luxurious hotel or spa ambiance.
Brizo offers cobalt and crystal dome finials that can be added to faucet handles to create a high-end, glamorous atmosphere.
Showhouse by Moen created the Vivid Collection to turn small spaces into big statements of style. The cascading water flowing from lime glass is a detail that adds to a luxurious effect.
The “Go Green” movement has made its way into bathroom design. Curves and asymmetrical shapes, as seen in Showhouse by Moen’s Organic faucets, have become popular design elements that take their cue from nature.
Showhouse by Moen’s Bamboo faucet channels water to flow over the edge of a high-arc spout to emulate the experience of water in natural falls, creating a soothing visual and auditory experience.
The butterfly handles by THG create a mood of carefree whimsy and airiness that inspired by the delicate playfulness of these creatures known as flowers with wings.
Today opposing finishes grace each accessory in the bathroom, in contrast to coordinating faucets, towel racks and other fixtures. The contemporary look of chrome and brushed nickel make them popular choices for sink faucets.
Polished chrome and black finishes appeal to the sense of a sleek and clean space that complement modern faucets. Darker finishes, such as oil-rubbed bronze and aged pewter, achieve a Renaissance-inspired, old-world style. A “living” finish, such as copper, develops a patina over time due to the oils from hands touching the faucet. This creates a worn feel similar to the charm of antiques and heirlooms.
Whether your style is modern, traditional, nature-loving or luxurious, there has never been a better time to let your artistic flair show, and flow, in bathroom faucets.