Bath Accessories & Hardware

Bath Accessories & Hardware Offer Clean, Understated Design

While bath hardware and accessories are getting smaller in scale and
simpler in design, that doesn’t mean they are any less critical to the look or
functionality of the bath. In fact, these products are essential to creating a
clean, cohesive feeling while adding some luxury touches to help enhance the
spa-like feeling of the bath. Additionally, the green trend and the growing
interest in Universal Design are also impacting design trends, with sustainable
materials, decorative grab bars and easy-grasp hardware making inroads in the
market.

Below are some of the hottest trends in bath hardware and accessories:

Whether they favor traditional or contemporary styling, clean lines and
simple styles mark today’s bath hardware and accessories. Hardware choices in
particular tend to be simpler in design, and slightly smaller in scale than in
years past.

Rather than calling attention to themselves, accessories are being
called on more to follow the overall design of the space to create a cohesive
look and feel.

Popular hardware finishes mirror those seen on faucets, including
polished chrome, polished and satin nickel and oil-rubbed bronze. Distressed
finishes are also gaining some ground.

As the green trend continues to impact product choices in all categories,
consumers are showing more interest in products that have lasting appeal, as
well as sustainable choices such as stainless steel.

The aging Baby Boomer population is driving increased interest in products
that promote Universal Design. However, whether it’s grab bars or pulls instead
of knobs, these pieces are designed to be stylish and upscale.

Despite the challenging economy, there is still demand for luxury
amenities in the bath, such as heated towel bars and floor warming systems which
create a high-end, hotel-style elegance.

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Janice Costa Editor

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