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Bathroom Hardware: The Finishing Touches
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items A few solid picks for the bathroom that actually hold up and look decent. We used these to swap out some of the older, generic fixtures to give the space a cleaner, more updated feel without a total overhaul.
We put this on the double vanity. The gold isn't too flashy, and the widespread setup makes it a lot easier to clean around the handles than a single-hole faucet.
Lava Odoro Champagne Gold 8in Widespread Faucet
A standard 10-inch rain head. It gives you a much better shower experience than the tiny builder-grade ones, and the gold finish adds a nice pop to the tile.
Bathroom Shower Trim Kit 10'' Rain Head Gold
The waterfall spout is great for soaking your feet or filling a bucket. The brushed nickel hides water spots well, so you aren't constantly wiping it down after every shower.
Brushed Nickel Shower System w/ Waterfall Spout & 8" Rain Shower
A sturdy towel bar that doesn't wiggle. It’s long enough to actually fit a plush bath towel without bunching it up, and the finish matches the rest of the Kohler brass perfectly.
Kohler K35926-2MB Castia 24" Bath Hardware
A simple wall outlet for the handheld hose. We went with the brushed bronze to match the darker accents in the guest bath; it feels heavy and well-made.
hansgrohe FixFit E Handheld Shower Outlet 1/2" Brushed Bronze
A very reliable faucet. The brushed brass has a nice, warm tone that doesn't look like cheap shiny plastic. The handles turn smoothly and don't leak.
Kohler 77974-4-2MB Vibrant Brushed Brass
We used this for the wall-hung sink in the powder room. It hides the ugly PVC drain pipes and looks much more professional since everything is exposed.
Contemporary round bottle trap, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
This connects the shower hose to the wall. The polished nickel finish is classic, and the "Artifacts" design gives it a bit of a vintage look that fits an older home.
Kohler K-72796-SN Artifacts Wall Elbow PN
A low-profile elbow for the shower. The French Gold is a softer, muted yellow that looks great against white subway tile. It keeps the hose tucked out of the way.
KOHLER 98354-AF EXHALE™ SUPPLY ELBOW, French Gold
Same supply elbow but in matte black. We used this one in the master shower to match the black hardware—it's been great for hiding hard water buildup.
KOHLER 98354-BL EXHALE™ SUPPLY ELBOW
A quick fix to hide a rusty old overflow drain. It’s a simple screw-on plate, and the matte black makes the old tub look surprisingly modern for a few bucks.
Westbrass D328-200-62 Bathtub Overflow Faceplate Matte Black 200-Pack
These are the shut-off valves under the sink. We chose the cross handles because they look a lot better than the standard plastic ones if your plumbing is visible.
KOHLER 1/2" NPT Angle Supply w/ Stop & Cross Handle
This is the rough-in kit you need for a floor-mounted tub faucet. It’s a bit of a chore to install, but once it’s in, the faucet doesn't budge or wobble at all.
Moen Freestanding Tub Filler TS50100 Kit
A 2-in-1 holder and water supply. It saves space on the shower wall and keeps things looking tidy since you don't have two separate pieces of hardware.
KOHLER Loure Wm Handshower Holder/Supply
We used this to refresh the jets on an older whirlpool tub. The new covers snapped right on and made the whole tub look brand new without having to replace the pump.
KOHLER WHIRLPOOL TRIM KIT, 6 JET
A sleek, square-shaped spout. It has a long enough reach that the water actually hits the tub and doesn't splash back onto the ledge. The gold finish is very consistent.
hansgrohe Metropol Tub Spout Brushed Gold