When it comes to faucets, the current style trend is curving toward classic shapes, brass finishes, and an industrial aesthetic.
Frances Merrill, founder of Los Angeles-based firm Reath Design, says that the fixtures on the market have been either very old-fashioned, or hyper-futuristic, “Very often, there’s no middle ground between ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,'" but says that today's latest products are veering toward a mix of the two styles. Says Merrill, “It really opened people up to looking at different finish options,” like matte black, copper, crystal, and stone, telling The New York Times, “It’s now a place where you can dig in and find some fun things.”
“I try to get people to touch” before buying, Ms. Merrill said. “Because it’s something that you’re going to be handling every day.” Is it better to have a wall- or vanity-mounted faucet? Wall-mounted faucets look clean and maximize counter space, but they require some advance planning, Ms. Merrill said, as rough-in valves must be installed in the wall and holes often need to be cut in tile or stone.
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