Creative Bathroom Fixtures

If you're looking for creative new bathroom fixtures, visit home remodeling showrooms for the latest trends in interior design and accessories. Most of the bathrooms you see will be a little too "design-focused" to suit your home or the way you really use a bathroom, but you'll find some ideas that you can incorporate.

Popular Trends in Bathroom Fixtures

Some trends are features that have never gone out of style, and never will. Popular options include:

• Dual vanity sinks
• Separate whirlpool tub and shower stall
• Toilet closet
• Clean lines for faucets and sinks

Cutting Edge Features

In addition to the most popular features found in new homes as well as remodeled older homes, you'll find cutting-edge developments. You can consider these options as shown or use them for inspiration in designing your own bathroom. The latest options include:

• Recessed light fixtures
• Light fixture within a skylight
• Ceiling-mounted bathtub faucet
• Door-less deep shower
• Central shower heads
• Dual shower heads
• Vessel sinks
• Lighted vessel sinks

Incorporating Bathroom Trends

Depending on the design of your home, installing features like dual shower heads or central shower heads may require re-plumbing your bathroom, which can be quite expensive. If you're performing a complete remodel, though, installing them may be possible.

Be careful when making choices, though. Although you certainly want to get the most enjoyment out of your bathroom, some elements can detract from your resale value. For example, lighted glass vessel sinks may be beautiful to you, but buyers might think them weird. On the other hand, adding a toilet closet in a large master bathroom can provide additional privacy that both you and future buyers will appreciate.

You should be especially careful when selecting wall and floor surfaces. Tile and linoleum are standard options for floors. Some designers experiment with alternative surfaces like textured concrete in showrooms. Although they look attractive, you may find that they aren't comfortable to walk on barefoot.

Unless the rest of your home adheres to the same design aesthetic as your dream bathroom, generally choose more basic features that more people can appreciate. You can always dress it up with designer faucets and other small items that are affordably changed later.