Things You'll Need:
- Bathtubs/showers
- Cabinets
- Faucets For Sink And Tub
- Showerheads
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Towel Racks
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Step 1
Consider (or ask the dealer) whether a given fixture or collection is modern or traditional. Modern fixtures are often very angular or ultra-streamlined and fit well with modern, high-tech and minimalist environments. Traditional fixtures often have more embellishment that reflect classic styling. They go better with country, antique, colonial and similar environments.
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Step 2
Notice the embellishments: Modern pieces might have a geometric or swirl design; traditional pieces might have fluting or floral designs.
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Step 3
Look at the tub. A tub with claw feet or an elongated pedestal base is classic in design, as are most sunken marble or Roman-style tubs. A curvy whirlpool or rectangular tub with a square-tile surround fits better in a more modern environment.
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Step 4
Study your sink options. A streamlined pedestal sink or one that shows off the plumbing below gives a modern, high-tech look. Marble and marble-look sinks (especially those that hint at seashell shapes) are more traditional, as are many vanity-sink combinations and sinks with embellished pedestals.
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Step 5
Check out the shower doors. They can be plain glass; frosted or beaded; or stained glass made in Arts and Crafts, Victorian, or another style.
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Step 6
Take stock of toilets. Wall-mounted and low-profile commodes fit well in modern interiors. Taller and antique-style models, with oak seats and tanks that mount high on the wall, give a traditional look.
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Step 7
Go with plain styles and neutral colors if you like to switch your decor frequently or have eclectic tastes. A good combination: a basic porcelain-over-cast-iron bathtub, a porcelain toilet and a porcelain or cast-marble sink.
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Step 8
Choose faucets and a showerhead that complement the fixtures. Porcelain-brass combos are typically traditional, while gooseneck and waterfall faucets look modern. Basic faucets - even chrome-brass combinations - work nicely in neutral bathroom schemes.
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Step 9
Remember that bathroom colors can date quickly. Many people go with white, whether their style is traditional or modern. It's a safe choice for every decor.
