Once in a while as I'm doing research for this column I happen upon some truly unique and inspiring ideas and products.
This stunning ceramic faucet and basin by Kohler (main photo and inset) is no exception. It is a recent find that I had to share. The design of the faucet is like nothing I've seen before and truly catches the eye and the imagination. Practical? About as practical as those designer pumps you'd wear once a year for about an hour because they kill your feet. Gorgeous? Absolutely. For those who would be mindful of the possible fragility of this piece and desire some bling for the bathroom, this item is a must. If you have small children and a clumsy spouse this is probably not the best choice for the main bathroom in your home.
The bathroom seems to be the hot place for new designs these days. Everyone wants a spa-like bathroom and designers of bathroom fixtures constantly strive to come up with innovative, gorgeous items for the consumer. Because the bathroom is one place where we really want to be spoiled we'll splurge a little more on higher-end items to get the look that we desire. Just choosing the right faucet, for example, can turn a nice room into a 'wow' room so checking out the design options is worth your time. Spending money in the bathroom is a good investment for future home sellability as well.
Even the popular vessel sinks, which currently come in a variety of styles, have gone a design step further. One of the new designs is fashioned to look like a soothing water fountain rather than just a pretty basin on top of the vanity. Again, not highly practical but oh so luxurious. The bathroom vanity has been replaced by actual bathroom furniture; each piece given the utmost attention to detail and style.
We're attracted to the lifestyle that these new designs portray and the feeling that gives us. We all want to feel spoiled and pampered and the designers are paying attention. When you're shopping for new bathroom fixtures you can achieve a practical balance between beauty and functionality. I just wanted to feature a few unique items to get your creative juices flowing. Go see what's out there. You might be surprised.
