Sometimes a bathroom renovation becomes a huge success not because of the expensive materials and fixtures installed, but because of the use of simple, shiny materials like a brass tube. For some reason, there’s something about shiny objects that draw people to them. Materials like copper, bronze, and silver, for example, give the illusion of grandeur, though the average homeowner can afford to buy them.

For this reason, designers and builders are fond of using these materials to discreetly add that touch of elegance. (more…)