Internet Shopping Resources - Plumbing Fixtures

FaucetDirect sells a huge variety of plumbing fixtures and accessories. Their prices beat the trade pricing at my local plumbing supply store, and they offer free shipping on orders over $99. Their processing and shipping was efficient and quick.

WSCdirect is an internet kitchen and bath supply company that also has great pricing. They offer free shipping on orders over $199 and that offer applies to freight items as well.

For the daring there is Number1Direct. This website sells plumbing fixtures, appliances, furniture, and all kinds of stuff. Their pricing is rock bottom, but you have to be prepared to wait for your items. They advertise that you should receive your order in 2-3 weeks, but I found this estimate to be optimistic at best. If you are are ordering 4-6 weeks in advance and don't mind your credit card being charged immediately, give it a try (you can't beat their prices.)

Modern Vanity Sinks

I've chosen a wall-mounted vanity for the master bathroom and I considered doing a simple counter top with under-mounted sinks, but it was seeming a little too boring. At the same time I didn't want to use the now ubiquitous vessel style sinks, because I couldn't quite imagine having to wash my face in one every day (and splashing water everywhere). I've found some larger, lower vessel sinks though, that are the perfect balance between practical and cool.

I would have loved to use Duravit's Puravida above counter basin (above left), but it was a little too big to fit two in the space I have.

Kraus makes some very nice sinks in all sizes and shapes. At left is their rectangular ceramic sink.

I ended up going with the Kohler Vox square vessel sink at left. It's a generous 16"x16" and is only 3" high above the counter. It's competitively priced at $214 list.

Purist & Stillness Plumbing Fixtures by Kohler

I plan to use Kohler plumbing fixtures in the addition. I really like the simplicity of the Purist kitchen faucet with pullout spray. It's available in polished chrome, polished nickel, stainless or matte black. It's hard to decide, but chrome is always less expensive.

Below are the contemporary round rain showerhead (it's mounted from the ceiling) and the ellipse handshower.

At left is the Stillness valve trim for the shower, and below that is the Stillness wall-mount lavatory faucet. I want to use wall mounted faucets and under-mounted sinks in the master bath, to allow for a smooth, unobstructed vanity top that will be very zen and easy to keep clean.

Plumbing Fixtures - Cifial USA

I found Cifial USA when searching for plumbing fixtures for a bath renovation I did a few years ago. The company was founded in Portugal and has won many European design awards. Their fixtures feature quality brass and ceramic construction, with a clean and modern design aesthetic.