Bathroom Update Ideas: Faucets & Vanities

Happy Monday! Hope you had a happy weekend!

In case you missed it, I posted about The Home Depot Bathroom Beautification Contest here. And great news – I am extending the contest deadline until this Friday, November 1st at 8 am EST. Just want to give any of you who were thinking of entering, more time to enter.  Check out the bathrooms that have been entered so far here.

As I mentioned in the contest post, I am doing a little update of my own on the vanity side only of the bathroom. (The other side has the drop in tub which I rarely use and an enclosed shower. Down the road as the budget allows, I may replace the tub with a freestanding one and open up the shower.  But since I rarely use the tub, that seems like money down the drain, so to speak.)

So I am upgrading the faucets and prettying up the existing vanity with a new paint colour and new hardware.  Simple updates that will make a world of difference to my homely builder bathroom.

There are many things to consider when purchasing a faucet for your bathroom. The Home Depot has a buying guide which explains things like what an 8” spread refers to – it’s the distance between the center of the outer holes (my preference.)

And what finish?  So many options. I am partial to chrome finishes in bathrooms. I think they add a bit of sparkle and I find they are easy to keep clean. I do love a matte black finish and an aged brass finish as well – oh, and Delta has a Champagne Bronze finish which is gorgeous.

Did you know The Home Depot carries a range of bathroom products to suit any style and budget?

I have loved the Kohler Pinstripe faucet with cross handles for awhile and was happy to see it on The Home Depot’s site.  Isn’t she lovely?

If you prefer something a little more traditional looking and a little less expensive, then Delta’s Victorian 8” Widespread is a good bet. I am installing something similar in my bathroom. I love the curved spout.

The Delta Vero Single Handle faucet is modern and sleek and would work well in a kid’s bath.

I’m lucky enough to be able to keep my vanity as it is in great shape and only 8 years old.  If your vanity is old and dingy, then updating the faucets won’t do a thing – you will need to replace your vanity.  The Home Depot has a range of vanities in different widths, materials and styles and if you are overwhelmed by choices, they have a buying guide here.

I love all the drawers on this one which comes with the marble counter, sinks, faucets and mirror. One stop shopping!:

I love the curved doors on this one which also comes with the counter, sinks, faucets and mirror:

I also like the simplicity of this 30” vanity which would work well in a small bathroom or powder room:

(yes I am partial to white or painted vanities (black, grey or any shade of white) rather than stained.)

The Home Depot also has upcoming DIY workshops in store on such topics as Five Simple Projects to Enhance your Bathroom and Quick Bathroom Updates. So, see if there is a workshop in your area if you are thinking about a bathroom reno or in the midst of one.

And – if you or someone you know could use a new faucet, vanity or anything else to update a bathroom, be sure to tell them about the contest.  You have until this Friday, November 1st at 8 am EST to pin to win!

This post is sponsored by the Home Depot but the opinions are mine – I only post what I love!

If you require design advice, please contact me at vanessafrancis(at)vanessafrancis.com.