Bathroom Fixture Styles and Trends

When it comes to choosing fixtures for your bathroom remodel, the options can seem endless. Learn the basics of shower fixtures, sinks, faucets and toilets to find the best options for your bathroom.

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March 10, 2015

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Wall-Mount Showerhead

Basic but highly functional, wall-mount showerheads are available in many styles and finishes. New low-flow showerheads, such as the Envi Eco-Performance showerhead from Moen, use less water while maintaining a powerful spray. Image courtesy of Moen

Hand-Held Showerhead

Hand-held showerheads feature a single head sprayer attached to a flexible hose, good for washing hair and those hard-to-reach places. Hand-held showerheads are particularly useful for those with limited mobility. Image courtesy of Moen

Rain Showerhead

More and more homeowners are splurging on luxury shower fixtures for the bathroom. Often mounted on the ceiling, rain showerheads provide the sensation of bathing in a waterfall or soothing rain shower. Image courtesy of Kohler

Body Sprayers

Body sprayers, which are integrated into the shower wall and can be adjusted to massage the body or produce a relaxing mist, add another layer of luxury to the shower experience. Image courtesy of Moen

Body Sprayers and Rain Head

Kohler shower sprays and rain head fixture were installed by licensed contractor Matt Muenster, as seen on DIY Network's Bath Crashers.

Dual-Head Shower System

A chrome-finish shower system with both traditional and handheld shower heads offers maximum function.

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Modern Handheld Shower Head

This sleek handheld showerhead is adjustable and convenient.

Three Showerheads

Two fixed bronze showerheads and one hand-held nozzle accommodates up to two people at the same time in this shower covered in tumbled tile.

Drop-In Sink

The easiest type of bathroom sink to install, drop-in or self-rimming sinks are mounted above the counter. This tried-and-true style is available in a wide range of shapes and materials. Image courtesy of Gerber

Undermount Sink

Installed beneath the countertop, undermount sinks are growing in popularly because they're easy to clean and offer a sleek appearance. Undermount sinks work well with countertops made of stone and solid surface materials. Image courtesy of Kohler

Vessel Sink

Vessel sinks, or decorative bowls that sit on top of the counter, make a statement in the bathroom. These elegant sinks come in a variety of eye-catching materials, including glass, stone and vitreous china, such as this patterned sink from Kohler's Caravan collection.

Pedestal Sink

Pedestal-style sinks save space in the bathroom and offer timeless appeal. Their bowls are available in oblong, rectangular or traditional oval shapes. Image courtesy of Porcher

Wall-Hung Sink

Wall-hung sinks are similar to pedestal sinks, without the pedestal. They’re mounted directly to wall surfaces and have a contemporary look. The open space underneath a wall-hung sink is ideal for those in wheelchairs. Image courtesy of Delta Faucets

New-Fangled Faucets

Today's faucets are available in a wide range of styles, from timeless and traditional to sleek and modern, such as this faucet from Delta's Vero collection. New faucets are also more water efficient than previous models and can come with highly functional features, such as integrated ceramic disks within the fixture that help grind away buildup that causes leaks.

High-Tech Faucet Features

Thanks to advancements in technology, homeowners can now equip their bathrooms with bacteria-killing faucets, motion-activated faucets and laminar flow faucets, which create a solid-looking stream that doesn't splash. This electronic touchless faucet by Kohler features Tripoint technology that is more accurate than infrared sensors.

Pressure-Balancing

The Kohler pressure-balancing shower faucet in polished chrome is powered by a single lever handle.

Wall-Mount Faucet

On the style front, faucets can be fastened on the lavatory deck, integrated or even mounted on the wall. Wall-mount faucets have gained popularity along with freestanding or vessel-type sinks that require longer spouts that extend well over the top of the bowl. Image courtesy of Native Trails

Dual-Flush Toilet

Today's water-efficient toilets, such as the Saile elongated one-piece toilet by Kohler, encourage "conscious flushing" by requiring you to select either a low-water (0.8 to 1.2 gpf) flush for liquid waste or a 1.6-gallon flush for solid waste.

One-Piece Toilet

One-piece toilets eliminate the seam between tank and bowl. The result is a sleek design with no crevices to trap dirt. One-piece toilets tend to be more expensive than comparable two-piece models. Image courtesy of INAX

Taller Toilet

Taller toilets that are 16 to 18 inches high rather than the standard 14- to 15-inch height are more comfortable for most homeowners, except for children. Taller commodes are also accessible for those who use a walker or wheelchair. Image courtesy of Gerber