Best Ways to Use Exposed Plumbing

Best Ways to Use Exposed Plumbing
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Best Ways to Use Exposed Plumbing

There are several ways to help style your bathroom through subtle and effective means. One of the most elegant ways to do this is through exposed plumbing. Exposed plumbing is typically found in a few different areas of the bathroom, mainly underneath your sink or vanity. However, it can be found in a variety of other places as well. This guide will go over some of the best ways to use exposed plumbing in your bathroom for both functionality and decorative purposes.

Exposed Plumbing Beneath Your Bathroom Sink

Your bathroom sink can be an excellent place to start when thinking about implementing some exposed plumbing in your bathroom. Of course, there are a few things to remember before planning everything out. First, most exposed plumbing under a bathroom sink can only work with a wall mounted sink. This isn’t always the case, but it is the most likely scenario. This is mainly because it is so easy to implement and incredibly effective in terms of aesthetic.

Your bathroom sink is an essential component in your bathroom design. The plumbing around your sink is something that can be experimented with, as long as it is safe and functional. There are a few different ways to incorporate this exposed plumbing, mainly through the use of decorative traps and drains. Decorative traps and drains are available in a variety of beautiful finishes, all of which need to be considered before you finalize anything.

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Beautiful Finishes for Exposed Plumbing

Polished Chrome - A timeless classic, polished chrome is perhaps the most versatile finish to use for your exposed plumbing. In addition, it is very easy to match with different colors that may be used in your other fixtures and accessories.

Brushed Stainless Steel - Much like polished chrome, brushed stainless steel is an incredibly versatile finish. It also matches with many different colors, making it an excellent option to consider when planning out your exposed plumbing for your bathroom.

Polished Gold - If you are looking for a classy option for your exposed plumbing, polished gold is an amazing option. Although it may not be exactly as versatile as chrome or stainless steel, it is still an excellent choice for various situations.

Matte Black - Moving away from the polished options, matte black brings a sense of modern bathroom design into the area. The matte black finish is perfect for a modern bathroom centered around a darker theme.

Decorative Traps With Elegant Designs

An essential component of a functional bathroom sink setup is the trap. Decorative traps are great pieces to consider, as they perform the necessary function well, while simultaneously adding character to the overall design. There are several decorative traps that stand out from the others, making them worthy of a second look. For example, the WSBC 53922 is a high quality trap that is available in a variety of attractive finishes. Whether it is the classic polished chrome or the modern trendy matte black, expect this trap to shine in your bathroom design.

This specific trap can work with essentially any type of bathroom sink, given that it is compatible with the drain it is being paired with. This trap is sleek in design and matches well with modern bathroom sinks. It works best with many wall mounted sinks in order to display the minimalist yet beautiful design. However, it also works well inside of a vanity, although it will prevent you from seeing the trap itself unless the vanity is open.

Decorative Drains to Match with Decorative Traps

Of course, no setup is complete without a decorative drain to match with your decorative trap. Again, as long as the trap and drain are compatible with each other, they should be perfect. However, they should also match each other in aesthetic as well. For example, if you are using a matte black trap, you should definitely consider using a matte black drain. This is especially important when discussing exposed plumbing possibilities. Using different finishes together can be a bit jarring in an exposed plumbing situation.

A great drain to consider to match with the WSBC 53922 decorative trap, is the WSBC 53991 decorative drain. Like the corresponding trap, this drain is available in a variety of attractive finishes. Matte black and polished chrome are brilliant options, as they match well with most colors, due to the neutral tones. Of course, other great finishes can be used as well. This trap and drain pair can be used with essentially any type of sink.

Other Types of Exposed Plumbing

Exposed plumbing can come in a number of different forms, other than just below a sink. For example, exposed plumbing can be used explicitly as decorative pieces as well. The aesthetic of exposed plumbing is simply a unique and attractive way to decorate a bathroom. In fact, it doesn’t even need to be functional. Exposed plumbing can give off a great rustic tone, which works especially well in a high quality bathroom centered around comfort and uniqueness.

This type of exposed plumbing can work essentially anywhere, but some places will be better than others. For example, decorative plumbing can be used around your main bathroom fixtures as accents. In addition, it can be used along your wall to create a beautiful rustic looking foundation.

How to Cover Exposed Plumbing in a Decorative Way

Exposed plumbing is beautiful but covering it in creative ways can be just as effective. There are many great ways to do this, as exposed plumbing is beautiful on its own. One elegant way to cover your exposed plumbing is through the use of plants. By covering your exposed plumbing with plants, you can still see hints of the plumbing behind the plants themselves. On the other hand, you can also completely cover your plumbing if you wish to conceal them more effectively.

Another creative way to cover your exposed plumbing is through the use of bathroom décor. Bathroom décor can be essentially anything you want it to be. A popular piece of décor in this regard is some kind of storage unit, such as vanity doors or a small stand alone storage unit. Essentially anything can be used in this regard, whether it is strictly decorative or has a functional factor as well.

Use Creative Finishes to Your Advantage

Your exposed plumbing can be an amazing piece of bathroom décor on its own, through the use of the various beautiful finishes. As previously mentioned, the finishes you use in your bathroom can help set the tone for the overall design and tone of the room. For example, gold will give off a classy and elegant tone. Other finishes such as matte black will make the bathroom feel much more modern and trendy. Once you have a finish picked out, you can start to build around it. Your exposed plumbing will play an essential part in this scenario.

The finish you choose will ultimately be one of the most important aspects of the overall feeling you get in a bathroom. Exposed plumbing may be relatively small in most cases, but the impact it has can be fairly large. Match the finishes from your exposed plumbing to your other bathroom accessories. These accessories can include your towel bars, towel rings and especially your vanity accessories. Luckily, many of the finishes you can use for exposed plumbing can extend to almost any other area of your bathroom.

Best Bathroom Sinks That Utilize Exposed Plumbing

There are a few types of sinks that can utilize exposed plumbing exceptionally well. One of the most common is the wall mounted bathroom sinks. Wall mounted bathroom sinks, such as the Unlimited 60, are perfect sinks to help accentuate the beautiful exposed plumbing. Beautiful white ceramic sinks are perfect for matching with other finishes that are commonly used with exposed plumbing. Wall mounted sinks are some of the best options, as they naturally have open space beneath them.

Vessel bathroom sinks are also incredible options, but only in some scenarios. For example, if you have a vessel bathroom sink on top of a closed vanity, you won’t be able to make use of exposed plumbing. However, if you have a vessel bathroom sink on an open vanity or thin countertop, you can make excellent use of your exposed plumbing. A glass vessel sink on a glass countertop, paired with beautiful polished chrome exposed plumbing is an elegant option that serves as a gorgeous focal point in a bathroom design.

Why You Should Consider Exposed Plumbing

Exposed plumbing is not only unique, but it is one of the best ways to make full use of the more subtle aspects of your bathroom design. Your pipes and plumbing fixtures are mainly there to perform necessary functions, but they can also be used as excellent ways to display some unseen parts of your bathroom. Exposed plumbing can make a big impact on your bathroom, in a relatively affordable way. As long as you have the right foundation, your exposed plumbing can be one of the most impactful ways to improve a bathroom design in a unique way.

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