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Sinks, Showers & Tubs

Explore your options for the most important elements of your bathroom - your sink, shower, and bathtub. Learn about different sink styles, including the latest vessel sinks, sensible vanities, and traditional pedestal sinks, plus showers, faucets, bathtubs, and whirlpools. Click any article below for helpful remodeling tips from RenovatorsPlace.

• Update Your Bathroom with a Bathtub Liner

  Want to give your bathtub a new look without replacing it? Consider adding a bathtub liner to revamp the space.

• How to Install a Faucet

  Here are step by step instructions for installing a faucet.

• A Sampling of Bathroom Vanity Styles

  Wondering what type of cabinetry to use in the bath? Here are some ideas.

• A Snapshot of Pedestal Sinks

  If you're shopping for a pedestal sink, you'll be amazed at the selection. Here's a look at the variety of styles on the market.

• Selecting a Bathroom Faucet Design

  Here's a primer on how to select the right faucet design for your bathroom. Do you want a single handle faucet, one with a 4-inch spread or an 8-inch spread. What's the difference, anyway?

• Stainless Steel Bath Sinks

  Stainless steel sinks are not just for the kitchen anymore. Some renovators are using this cool gray metal to bring a rustic, industrial design to the bathroom. Here's how to add this design in your bathroom.

• A Sampling of Stainless Sinks for the Bath

  Here is a sampling of stainless steel sinks for the bath.

• Lavs. Vessels. What Are All Those Sink Styles?

  Looking for a sink, but are confused by all the terminology? Here's the quick lowdown on all those terms.

• A Snapshot of Bathroom Faucet Styles

  High arches. Sleek detailing. Here's a sampling of today's faucet selections.

• Selecting a Faucet for a Child's Bathroom

  When selecting a faucet for a child's bathroom, safety and function often rule the day. The number of handles and their style also are important considerations, however.

• A Shower Door With a View

  What's your shower door style? Clear glass? Swans? Swirling leaves?

• A Look at Vessel Sinks for the Bath

  Here are several vessel sink designs . . . from high end style to sleek contemporary.

• High Design in Bathroom Sinks

  A bathroom sink can say a lot about a person. Bathroom sinks have evolved to include a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials. Many sinks fall outside the traditional pedestal design or the cultured marble bowl that fits inside a vanity cabinet.

• Luxurious Shower Stalls

  The term "shower stall" can be misleading, as today's showers have come a long way from the dark and dingy 3-foot by 3-foot box in the corner of the bathroom.

• Selecting a Bathroom Faucet

  Satin nickel? Antique copper? Rustic wrought iron? There is much more to selecting a faucet finish than deciding between brass and chrome.

• Those Bubbling Bathtubs

  Consumers no longer have to travel to a spa or health club to relieve their tired, aching muscles. It's possible to get the same pulsating water massage in the privacy of your own bathroom.