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KBB SPECIAL SECTION
CLOSE UP
What percentage of your primary bath projects
over the last 12 months have included the
following sink materials?
Concrete: 2%
Metal (copper, enameled cast
iron, stainless steel): 10%
Solid Surface: 12%
Ceramic (porcelain, fi reclay,
vitreous china): 55%
Composite: 9%
Stone: 11%
ALL ABOUT AGING IN PLACE
People today plan to stay in their homes longer,
and as such, they are looking for more accessible
spaces in their homes. In the primary bath, the most
coveted aging-in-place elements are the handheld
showerhead at 26% and the comfort-height
toilet at 25%. Not too far behind are a curbless/
low-threshold shower (19%) and grab bars (16%).
Other options designers are incorporating into
their primary baths are bidet seats, body dryers,
heated towel bars, hand showers on a slide bar, lever-handle
faucets and wall-hung toilets.
One of our respondents said clients of all ages
What is the estimated percentage of your primary
bath projects over the last 12 months in
which you specifi ed the following
faucet fi nishes?
Black: 19%
Brass: 15%
Bronze: 8%
Chrome: 18%
Nickel: 24%
Stainless Steel: 16%
Other: gold, powder coat or PVD, gunmetal, pewter
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will ask for these elements if they know what is
available to them and stated that, " Designers
should include safety in their projects instead of
making their designs of primary importance and
safety secondary. "
THE POTENTIAL FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES
Although brands have come up with many innovative
products for the bath over the years, our
survey respondents had suggestions for what
they'd still like to see. Specific ideas include
pullout faucets for hair-washing in larger vanity
sinks, valve trims with everything on one fi xture,
easier-to-read thermostatic temperature displays
and improved fl oor pans to accommodate a curbless
shower area.
In terms of product look and feel, designers
would like to see longer and more attractive grab
bars, deeper sinks, Japanese soaking tubs and
new tub fi ller designs. For ease of use and maintenance,
our respondents asked for fi xtures that
guard against hard water buildup and corrosion,
DOMINANT SINK MATERIALS
& FAUCET FINISHES
Ceramic, which includes porcelain, fireclay
and vitreous china, was the top choice for sink
material at 55%. Solid surface, stone and metal
(copper, cast iron, stainless steel) came in at 12%,
11 % and 10%, respectively. Glass was also included
as a write-in choice.
In terms of the most popular fi nish for such
elements as faucets, shower fixtures and tub
fi llers, the answer wasn't that obvious. Nickel
took the top slot with 24%, and following
closely behind are black (19%), chrome (18%),
stainless steel (16%) and brass (15%). Other
choices included gold, powder coat or PVD,
gunmetal and pewter.

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