Classic Residential Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures That Never Go Out of Style

The Answer Lies in What is Classic

Despite personal taste and the ebbs and flows of the style and design industries, there are tenets of good taste and sound design that rarely change. It’s for this reason that very bright colors and unusually bold statement pieces aren’t often chosen outside of the uber-luxury market. The oft-coined term for design that stands the test of time is “classic.” Truly classic pieces exist and are often the safest choice for a new build or redesign. That’s not to say that everyone should steer clear of exciting choices as there can be a huge upside to using faucet and fixtures to achieve a “wow factor.” (to explore this further, read Infinity Bathtubs are Bringing an Unparalleled Wow Factor to Luxury Condominiums). But there is undeniable wisdom in the classic choice. Today our experts have put together a quick rundown of what makes a classic bathroom fixture timeless.

The Difference Between Modern, Traditional and Transitional Design

For a full description of how to tell these three main categories of faucet design apart, see our article on this topic, What is the Difference Between Traditional, Transitional and Modern Design? For now, a brief recap will do. 

• Modern style is achieved by blending specific elements that combine to create a clean look. Some of the foundations of this design style are leftovers from mid-century design, and most are also closely related to the minimalist school of design. Modern is most easily identifiable by sharp angles, matte black and chrome finishes, and an absence of decorative additions such as baubles. 
• Traditional design is the opposite of modern. You’ll often see traditional pieces in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. The look is one of the best of times gone by, drawing heavily from Victorian and Edwardian design. On a traditional bathroom fixture, you’ll notice an abundance of elegant curves and many intricate details. 
• Transitional design marries both modern and traditional. It is also the hardest of the two to do well as it requires a precise balance of both. Pieces in this genre have straight lines and curves existing harmoniously together. They will not be overly ornamental, but will certainly not be minimalist. Residential bathroom fixtures in the transitional category that are designed well are a person or company’s best choice when opting for a classic look that will hold its value and aesthetic appeal for decades to come.

Choose Transitional Bathroom Fixtures for Timeless Appeal

Transitional design tends to hold steady throughout the peaks and valleys of what’s hot and trending and what is definitely out. Because this category aims to be the best of both worlds, nearly any finish chosen for your transitional bathroom will go well with the look. However, there is a benefit to choosing the more neutral finishes such as brushed nickel and chrome. Whichever you choose, be sure the finish is protected. The aim is for the faucet to last and that certainly won’t be the case if wear and tear along with a few improper cleaning sessions make a replacement necessary before you’re ready to sell. Pioneer uses a proprietary finish on its faucets that has been proven to do just that. Also, for one last word of advice, be sure to check on the company’s warranty. A company that believes in the quality of its products will always stand behind them with a fantastic warranty.

Now that you know exactly what to look for when choosing a classic bathroom plumbing fixture in a transitional style, consider these classic, transitional-style bathroom fixtures from Pioneer and the Pioneer family of products, Central Brass and Olympia. All are backed with a best-in-the-industry warranty, are easy to install and will stand the test of time.

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