So we are full swing in gutting two bathrooms. We ended up with Kohler fixtures, custom marble tiles (i.e., not just generic 12x12 slabs) and Horus for the faucets, shower, etc. Now we need to select towel racks, toilet paper holders, soap holders, etc. Horus makes coordinating items like that for the product line we chose for one bathroom but not the other. Also, the coordinating items are, to... [more]
So we are full swing in gutting two bathrooms. We ended up with Kohler fixtures, custom marble tiles (i.e., not just generic 12x12 slabs) and Horus for the faucets, shower, etc. Now we need to select towel racks, toilet paper holders, soap holders, etc. Horus makes coordinating items like that for the product line we chose for one bathroom but not the other. Also, the coordinating items are, to me, ridiculously expensive.
What do people think of Restoration Hardware? Will it look like we "cheaped out"? I know the finishes may not match up exactly (i.e., the polished nickel from one manufacturer will look different than another's) but since Horus doesn't make coordinating items anyway (at least for the master bath) we already have this problem.
Any other suggestions for where to look? Our bathrooms have a vintage vibe so anything too modern won't really look right.
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Response by alanhart
about 16 years ago
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Is this in Nassau, or in Suffolk?
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Response by Pette78
about 16 years ago
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Since I appear to have offended alanhart's delicate aesthetic sensibilities (as well as unleashing his unsuccessfully repressed insecurities relating to his suburban upbringing), does anyone else have any advice for where to get bathroom fittings?
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Response by fhsack
about 16 years ago
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Have you looked at Urban Archeology?
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Response by front_porch
about 16 years ago
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oh, it was kind of funny. I think Resto is probably fine for what you're describing .. the purists here will tell you to replace the bathroom door knobs and locks (didn't we come up with a name for the little thing that locks a bathroom?) too ... probably worth buzzing by Simon's on the east side just for a look-see.
ali r.
DG Neary Realty
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Response by nyc10023
about 16 years ago
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Restoration Hardware is fine. I have some RH hardware in a bathroom.
We had issues with everything we got from Rest Hrdwr during our renov. Believe it or not, we used Pottery Barn and are pretty happy with it.
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Response by bb10024
about 16 years ago
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rejuvenation hardware...
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Response by Pette78
about 16 years ago
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Thanks--we are replacing door knobs and locks (and doors). We didn't go super fancy on that stuff either, just standard Baldwin. I am just thinking about the towel rack, the toilet paper holder and maybe a soap dish.
I have looked at Urban Archaeology and I LOVE their stuff but I was wondering if it was worth spending the money on this kind of super-basic stuff (a towel rack at Urban Archaeology is $300 versus $50 at Resto).
Is this in Nassau, or in Suffolk?
Since I appear to have offended alanhart's delicate aesthetic sensibilities (as well as unleashing his unsuccessfully repressed insecurities relating to his suburban upbringing), does anyone else have any advice for where to get bathroom fittings?
Have you looked at Urban Archeology?
oh, it was kind of funny. I think Resto is probably fine for what you're describing .. the purists here will tell you to replace the bathroom door knobs and locks (didn't we come up with a name for the little thing that locks a bathroom?) too ... probably worth buzzing by Simon's on the east side just for a look-see.
ali r.
DG Neary Realty
Restoration Hardware is fine. I have some RH hardware in a bathroom.
I like rejuvenation for vintage-look hardware - cast brass & porcelain: http://www.rejuvenation.com/typepageTowel%20Bars/templates/houseparts_group.html
We had issues with everything we got from Rest Hrdwr during our renov. Believe it or not, we used Pottery Barn and are pretty happy with it.
rejuvenation hardware...
Thanks--we are replacing door knobs and locks (and doors). We didn't go super fancy on that stuff either, just standard Baldwin. I am just thinking about the towel rack, the toilet paper holder and maybe a soap dish.
I have looked at Urban Archaeology and I LOVE their stuff but I was wondering if it was worth spending the money on this kind of super-basic stuff (a towel rack at Urban Archaeology is $300 versus $50 at Resto).
I'm also a fan of rejuvenation.com. Thanks!
Try this - http://www.myknobs.com/
used myknobs.com on kitchen and bathroom reno fwiw. good prices.