Hello everyone, we are currently planning and considering options for our bathroom. We have space from wall to wall for a vanity unit that is 2.20 meters wide (7 feet 3 inches). Illuminated niches are planned in the side walls on the right and left.
We have been thinking about a white vanity cabinet with a total of six drawers (80-40-80). On top, a wooden countertop made by a carpenter with two vessel sinks, positioned so that there is still plenty of space in the middle of the countertop. We prefer vessel sinks from Alape. Instead of wall-mounted faucets, we want relatively tall faucets with levers on top, placed behind the sinks. A large mirror will cover the entire width, with recessed ceiling spotlights.
However, we have heard from many people that vessel sinks are quite impractical, everything gets wet all the time, and they are not that great overall. What are your experiences? What would you do with this 2.20-meter (7 feet 3 inches) space?
Thanks for your comments!
We have been thinking about a white vanity cabinet with a total of six drawers (80-40-80). On top, a wooden countertop made by a carpenter with two vessel sinks, positioned so that there is still plenty of space in the middle of the countertop. We prefer vessel sinks from Alape. Instead of wall-mounted faucets, we want relatively tall faucets with levers on top, placed behind the sinks. A large mirror will cover the entire width, with recessed ceiling spotlights.
However, we have heard from many people that vessel sinks are quite impractical, everything gets wet all the time, and they are not that great overall. What are your experiences? What would you do with this 2.20-meter (7 feet 3 inches) space?
Thanks for your comments!
ypg schrieb:
The design will not be the same for the connoisseur and the layperson. Yes, of course, that is also a possible explanation. By the way, this applies similarly to door handles and faucet fixtures.
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11ant schrieb:
This is the "secret" behind product piracy: that a brake disc costing one-tenth of the original manufacturing price only reveals under the microscope where the price difference comes from.
On the other hand, there are indeed cases where the only difference is really the price... Okay, but with a brake disc, I can reasonably explain the difference. Both may look similar at first. However, their behavior under heat/stress is often very different.
But how does it work with a faucet? What can one do differently than the other? Does it last longer? Is it more resistant to harsh cleaning agents? Or something else... How is the "added value" justified here? (If it is justified at all?)
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R.Hotzenplotz8 Oct 2017 07:54Farilo schrieb:
What justifies the higher price?Quite simple: supply and demand!
Axor also has a faucet where the designer was inspired by the convergence of two different streams when creating it. That obviously is worth hundreds of euros to the buyer.
Why is a Kandinsky painting valued higher than a painting by Uncle H, who has also been painting passionately and well for decades?
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R.Hotzenplotz8 Oct 2017 11:16At the plumbing supplier, we saw the Grohe Essence faucet series. We find the matte finish very stylish. However, the installer said he would not use it in an area with hard water because brushed fixtures are very susceptible to limescale buildup. Even with a water softener system, which we plan to install, it wouldn't be effective.
Do you agree?
Do you agree?
Farilo schrieb:
... But how does it work with a fitting? What can it do differently than another? Does it last longer? Is it more resistant to harsh cleaning agents? Or what else... How is the "added value" justified here? (Is it justified at all?)It is possible that very inexpensive fittings may have the coating peel off. There are also materials that constantly look dirty because water spots or oils/proteins (from fingertips) leave marks.
However, with reputable manufacturers, this should not be the case.
Basically, you can assume that faucets from reputable manufacturers, which are also used for commercial or non-residential projects, are always durable both technically and in terms of their chrome plating. For example, we have used faucets from Ideal not only in new builds but also in our office; their toilets from Ideal Standard are quite well known. We can expect these faucets to perform their function for many years without losing their chrome finish. However, they don’t have a “designed” look—they simply look like standard single-lever mixers.
In the kitchen, we have a no-name faucet from Ikea, which they advertise with a 10-year warranty. We’ll see—I'll report back in 2027 on how it holds up, if I’m still able to write then. Karsten
In the kitchen, we have a no-name faucet from Ikea, which they advertise with a 10-year warranty. We’ll see—I'll report back in 2027 on how it holds up, if I’m still able to write then. Karsten