Online Bathroom Fixtures & Plumbing

Apart from the kitchen, likely the most popular spot in the house to tinker around in and renovate up is the bathroom. While the bathroom can be a source of headache at times, it remains the one place in the house where one can be completely alone and nobody will fault you for it, ha!

All kidding aside, besides the amazing solitary component, a well-designed, chic bathroom is a wonderful thing to have and that’s where fixtures and plumbing come into play. Before choosing what you’re seeking in regards to the “right plumbing fixtures” for your bathroom, it is important to take this slow and methodically. There are thousands of options online, and like anything, some are great, and others will be an utter nightmare to keep up with. But before that, there are some fundamental first steps to follow.

Number one – create a budget. Duh, right? How much do you have to spend? What’s your margin for error? If you borrow money, calculate the repayment terms and figure out if it’s worth borrowing more or tapping into some of your savings. Second, separate out the fixtures you would like to purchase as separate line items and treat them as their own product. You can then compare prices across providers easier that way. Third, narrow the search down by the style and finish you’re seeking. We can’t stress this last point enough. There are so many options out there that searching by style and finish is the most time efficient way to go about this.

Lastly, choose the top two options per category and then make a final decision. If you have two you can always play along with “cost vs. emotion.” You might love faucet fixture A because aesthetically it’s a real winner, but it will run you 10% over budget as compared to fixture B. However, if you can save that 10% in another fixture or plumbing category on your spreadsheet, then you know you can go for it.

The timeliest finishes are brass and nickel. You can go trendy of course, but if you’re thinking a renovation job that you’re hoping will last awhile, timely is better. Water related finishes (levers, drains, overflows, faucets, shower heads, etc) should be uniform, and then you can go with a different finish or look and feel with lighting, mirrors, hardware and hooks. With more expensive plumbing fixtures, you’ll likely get more and even better finished options. However, most online providers stock low to high end products, so finding something in your price range should not be too hard.

Ok, let’s talk providers. Bath Fitter is a leading acrylic tub-to-shower conversion company. All products are custom molded which leave renovations capable of lasting a virtual lifetime. Their online reviews are through the roof and have received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Bath Planet is another powerhouse, offering thousands upon thousands of options all from the comfort of your laptop. This company has received the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal which is an extremely difficult seal to obtain. A cool, added plus with Bath Planet is their customer service. Employing top-notch minds in the business, any and all questions are promptly answered online in a very professional manner.

After you’ve done your research hitting these two sites first is the next best step. There of course are more out there, but these are the biggies in the business.