Monthly Archives: August 2012

Classic Elegance and Modern Technology in the New Quentin Collection from American Standard

Bath and sink faucets from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries rank among the most elegant and artistic of bath accessories. Old homes and hotels that are still outfitted with beautiful bronze faucets can harbor true works of art in the most common of places. Although those Victorian styles were mostly replaced by “modern” faucets in the fifties and sixties, American Standard has succeeded in bringing back that old, beautiful look with the Quentin Collection. (more…)

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The Subtle Strength of the American Standard Champion Pro Toilet

If you aren’t familiar with the difference among toilets, they can look kind of the same. However, that generalization couldn’t be further from the truth since toilets come in a number of different designs, each meant to add elegance to the bathroom. Pick out a toilet that looks great but always keep in mind that beauty isn’t the most important factor when choosing this bathroom centerpiece. First and foremost, a toilet needs to be reliable and work under any condition. It also helps if it’s easy to clean but even that important factor gets trumped by strength. (more…)

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The Beauty and Durability of Blanco Sinks

At first glance, the sink might seem to be the least illustrious part of a kitchen. While the refrigerator stores the food and the stove cooks it, sinks do nothing more than help you wash away the remains of your daily meals. If you aren’t careful, they can fill up with dirty pots and pans but overall, the sink just seems to be a basic kitchen player that does nothing more than provide you with running water. (more…)

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Moen’s Decorative Bathroom Accessories Help Coordinate the Bathroom with Elegance

Decorating the bathroom might not seem as difficult as doing the same thing for the living room but it comes with its own set of challenges. While it’s easy enough to change the dĂ©cor in most of the other rooms in the house, it’s not so simple to remove and replace bathroom fixtures such as towel holders, faucets, and toilet tank levers. While they can of course be changed, it takes a lot more cost and effort than just putting up a different lamp or hanging a new painting. (more…)

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