BC Bathroom Faucets

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This Do-it-Yourself video from Moen quickly runs through all the parts, tools, precautions and steps you need to give your bathroom a new look by properly installing a new faucet.

Thinking about the future of bath faucets may seem dull and unimaginative but nothing could be further from the truth.

The world of designing bath faucets is teeming with innovation and expression. In fact, bath faucets are an integral part of the overall aesthetics and appeal of any bathroom simply because the decor of bathrooms are a direct reflection of the personal style and taste of the owner. The future of bath faucet design relies on past glory, geometric lines and inventive style treatments.

The current trends in bath faucet design include simple, clean lines often coupled with a high arc when lend the style to a very modern or contemporary flare. European designs are also seeing an impact on the current market with a dramatic edge to this very regal and classic style. The fact is that gone are the days of gaudy behemoth looking fixtures with layers of gold and encrusted scroll work. Chrome is again becoming the preferred medium for faucet texture as are classic designs like the two-handle wall mounted style.

A new idea gaining some momentum in faucet design is an environmentally-friendly feature of lower maximum flow rates for water conservation efforts. The lower flow amount equates to reduced water consumption and a cost savings as well. Another design feature getting some attention is “see” the water temperature faucet where by combining an open waterway construction lining with heat sensitive material which changes colors depending upon the water temperature flowing through the spout. And speaking of open waterway faucets, the design is quite unique and seems to be taking the retail sales market by storm.

What the future holds for bath faucets seems to be a mixture of old and new with some ultra-modern thrown in for good measure. There are a multitude of new styles coming out every year and each new design is pushing the envelope of contemporary thought and ingenuity with the sleeker the design the better. The ability to create an entirely new design or innovation for a product with a basic construction invented more than one hundred years ago is a testament to the imagination of extremely talented people.

Update your bath with a stylish faucet that you installed your self.