Bathroom Fixture Guide

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BATHROOM FIXTURE GUIDE

If a bathroom or powder room renovation is in your immediate future, you’ll want to explore products that are on the market: faucets, tubs, vanities and toilets. Here is a guide to help you find the right products for your bathroom.

A FRESH IDEA

The Fresk FR08 is a new bathroom faucet with push drain by Riobel. Eight inches high, this faucet is also available in single hole, single hole lavatory and single hole lavatory without drain. Available finishes are brushed nickel and chrome. Available at Riobel www.riobel.ca

SHUI SWAY

Rustic style meets modern sleekness in the Shui Comfort collection, designed by Paolo d’Arrigo for Cielo. The harmonious, soft shapes of the washbasins, bathtub and sanitary wares combined with the natural warmth of the wood and black accessories make for a winning combination. Available at Batimat www.batimat.net

SPACE SAVER

The Barcelona 2 from Victoria + Albert Baths is compact and easy to install in bathrooms in which space is at a premium. A void space under the tub conceals waste plumbing, making it a smart choice for remodeling projects in which you do not want to disturb the existing flooring. Still roomy enough to relax in, this tub has plenty of wow factor. Shown in Anthracite colour. Available at Victoria + Albert Baths www.vandabaths.com

PAINT A KANVAS

Part of the Aquabrass Kanvas Collection, the Graffiti free-standing bathtub is handpainted stone resin. The interior has a glossy white finish with press pop-up drains. Sure to be a conversation starter, this bathtub is a work of art in the bathroom. Available at Batimat www.batimat.net

FASHIONABLE FAUCET

The 1Art lavatory is a contemporary faucet set that’s available in a myriad of finishes and accents. Mix and match the finishes online to view all the possibilities. Shown here in a red finish with antique matte brass accents. Available at The Rubinet Faucet Company www.rubinet.com

FUNCTION AND FASHION

The Hutton extra-wide vanity from Restoration Hardware can be sold with your choice of a honed-marble or quartz countertop or without the countertop. The top centre drawer is decorative, while all other drawers and cabinet doors are functional and adorned with brass hardware. Available at Restoration Hardware www.restorationhardware.com

GET A HANDLE

The high-end Ikon single-handle bathroom faucet from MaestroBath is a masterpiece of Spanish design. Complete with complex geometric lines, it has been manufactured with the utmost attention to detail. It has a fixed height to accommodate integrated or drop-in sinks. Shown in polished gold, this faucet also comes in polished chrome, black and white. Available at Wayfair www.wayfair.ca

STAINLESS AND STUNNING

The Soriano collection from Victoria + Albert Baths is a new line of stainless steel fixtures. Italian-made, these contemporary-style fixtures have a sleek silhouette and a simple design. Available in four configurations to complement sinks, tubs and vanities. Available at Victoria + Albert Baths www.vandabaths.com

TUBULAR BRASS

The Metallo washstand from Victoria + Albert Baths has a tubular brass construction with a practical towel bar and a shelf for storage. Equally at home in a traditional or industrial-inspired bathroom, it’s available in two sizes. Shown here is the Metallo 113 in black. Available at Victoria + Albert Baths www.vandabaths.com

STREAMLINED SILHOUETTE

A combination of neutral colours and textures defines Scavolini’s DeLinea vanity (Design by Vuesse). The cabinetry has a streamlined silhouette thanks to doors with a recessed profile. The base is wall-mounted and the unit features a dedicated line of accessories, including matching faucets, shelves and towel rails. Available in white, brass or aluminum finish. Available at Scavolini www.scavolini.com

GOLD GLEAM

The clean lines of the elegant Caso wall-mount bathroom faucet from MaestroBath were inspired by the abstract designs of modern architecture. Combining rectangle and circle shapes, this faucet has an easy-to-use single handle control. Shown here in a brushed gold colour but also available in polished chrome and polished gold. Available at Wayfair www.wayfair.ca

SHOWER POWER

The Momenti three-way system by Riobel has a hand shower rail, shower head and spout. It comes in chrome, chrome/black, brushed nickel, brushed nickel/black, polished nickel and polished nickel/black finishes. Available at Riobel www.riobel.ca

LEAD-FREE LUXURY

This two-piece Italian-made waterfall bathroom faucet by MaestroBath is a focal point in any bathroom. It has an adjustable height to accommodate any type of sink and is easy to install. Made of lead-free brass, this faucet will be at home in both traditional and contemporary decor. Available at Wayfair www.wayfair.ca

SIMPLE STYLING

Simple geometric shapes define the Scavolini Juno Collection (Design by Vuesse), which balances design and functionality. Superior quality, a wide range of accessories, and enhanced modularity guarantee style and originality in the bathroom. Available at Scavolini www.scavolini.com

BRASS BLING

Channeling the aesthetic of the 1950s, the Hudson metal double washstand was created with an open-back sink and matching storage space. The washstand is sold as a set with your choice of a honed-marble or quartz countertop. Many finish options are available, and the Hudson also comes in single, extra-wide single and powder room washstand models. Available at Restoration Hardware www.restorationhardware.com

FEEL THE QI

The Scavolini Qi bathroom line (Design by Nendo) offers a spare, contemporary aesthetic. The Qi Cristalplant floor-standing washbasin, along with slanted, backlit mirror, large shelves in decorative melamine, and white containers create a simple but strong visual impact. Available at Scavolini www.scavoli.com

ADD COLOUR TO THE BATHROOM

This pressure-balance shower valve with stops and two-way diverter was designed by Matthew Quinn and is available in various finishes and accent finishes. Mix and match the finishes online to see the possibilities. We show it here in Blu Jean finish with red accents. Available at The Rubinet Faucet Company www.rubinet.com

WORK OUT AND WASH

Perfect for doing a quick workout, this small-space combo called Gym Space, designed for Scavolini by Mattia Pareschi Design, merges the gym with the bathroom. A reinterpretation of the gymnastics bars is used as a base onto which such sports equipment as benches, elastic training bands and TRX systems may be added. Use the bars also to secure bathroom accessories such as lights, soap dishes, shelves, storage elements and a mirror. Available at Scavolini www.scavolini.com