8 Tips On How To Choose Bathroom Hardware
Ready to level up your bathroom and enjoy your morning routine that little bit more? Whether you’re day-dreaming about your perfect spa-like ensuite or are busy building a versatile family bathroom, your bathroom hardware will play a major role in how the space looks and functions. 
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In our latest blog, we’re sharing everything you need to know about selecting bathroom hardware that will last for years to come. From your materials and finishes through to towel rails and cabinetry upgrades, our meticulously-made hardware will wow your guests and your wallet too 💸 Our pieces are a doddle to install and come with all the relevant fixings. All you need to do is roll up your sleeves and go get stuck in 💪1. Decide on an overall style
Before you embark on bringing your bathroom hardware ideas to life, take a moment to step back and think how they’ll fit in with the style of your bathroom. Scratching your head and wondering where to start? Get clued up with the help of our blog post about the hottest 2022 hardware trends 🔥If your bathroom boasts more traditional style, this can be complemented by hardware with clean lines and simple details, such as our WATT T-Bar Handle or ROEBUCK Smooth T-Bar Handle. Our T-bar handles are stylishly practical and provide a mature, timeless touch – helping you design a bathroom you’ll love for the long run.
Or perhaps you’d prefer hardware that’s bold in form but softer around the edges? In this case, our LUDLOW T-Bar Handle will add a touch of comfort to your bathroom touchpoints. This handle can be teamed with coordinating modern door knobs such as our MAXWELL Button Knob or WRIGHT Peg Knob.Head to our website and you’ll find plenty more collections of high-quality hardware, from d-bar and minimalist knobs and handles, to our knurled and hexagonal ranges. Fix these sleek and simple touches to polish off your brand new bathroom in no time 🙌2. Think materials
Nowadays, you can buy bathroom hardware in a wide range of materials, all of which have their own unique advantages. Take brass as an example. This powerful shade not only looks the part, but it has antimicrobial properties to help to prevent bacteria and mould growing in your bathroom. Another benefit of brass bathroom fixtures is that they don’t corrode easily and can be recycled when it’s time for a change. In fact, you can discover how to recycle brass door knobs and handles on our blog.
As well as our rich, golden brass, we have hardware made from other easy-to-clean materials including aluminium and stainless steel. Here are the key differences between the two: Aluminium has all the strength of stainless steel, but is lighter on the eye and corrosion resistant. The material can be anodized to achieve a slick black finish, which you’ll find on our BEZEL Grooved Knob, LUDLOW T-Bar Handle and KNIGHT Pull Ring.Stainless steel is our new alternative to achieving silvery-toned, handsome hardware that’s comparable to our Satin Nickel finish. It’s slightly shiner than brass, but carries the same weighty feel and is corrosion resistant too. Our BEZEL Grooved Knob, LUDLOW T-Bar Handle and ever-popular KEPLER T-Bar Handle are now available in this material, with more products already in production.
As the bathroom is one of the most used rooms of the home, you’ll want hardware that’s highly resilient and durable. Ultimately, the best bathroom hardware should be made to be touched over and over again, and get wet without significant degradation. You’ll be pleased to know that you can always rely on Plank hardware. Every single one of our products is coated in a clear protective lacquer, preventing the metal from oxidising and prolonging its life ✨Have any old or unwanted hardware that you don’t know what to do with? Send it our way! All the materials we’ve mentioned are recycling-friendly – just use our free returns portal and we’ll dispose of your hardware responsibly via our local metal recycling partner. Job done 👊3. Think finishes
Next up, you have finishes to decide on and you’ll want these to align with your hard-earned design schemes. To pick the right colours for your bathroom, check out our breakdown of hardware finishes below:Brass
Our brass fixtures are known and loved by homeowners for their ability to catch the light at *just* the right time. This shade works a treat for uplifting everything from brand new furniture to DIY projects and IKEA hacks.
Satin nickel
If you’re all about modern and contemporary touches, look no further than our sophisticated range of satin nickel hardware. Want a more sustainable option, with extra shine and lustre? Check our our Stainless Steel collection. Subtly highlight the grey and silver colours in your hardware and pair your selection with marble flooring or walls. The beauty of using marble in your bathroom alongside our hardware is that it’s naturally water resistant 💧
BEZEL in Stainless Steel grooves and shines like no other 🕺🌞
Antique brass
Add a vintage and industrial feel to your bathroom with our antique brass hardware. Its worn-in feel is ideal for bringing a touch of character to your modern or minimalist bathroom. Though antiquated in appearance, our antique brass hardware is kept in excellent condition and will last long into the future.
KEPLER looking dapper & ready to be introduced in the bathroom.
Black
Embolden your neutral-coloured bathroom cabinets and vanity units with our matt black hardware. Whatever style you’re looking to achieve, black has a ‘go with everything quality’ and works wonders for hiding fingerprints too! 
Industrial grey
If you’re after silver hardware with an added dose of warmth, go for our industrial grey hardware. This finish will bring a sharp and smart look to your bathroom, helping create a sense of calm and order.
Colourful
Our colourful cabinet knobs are an instant way to add a splash of joy to your interior touchpoints. If you’re starting from scratch with your bathroom, this is your chance to get creative! You could even use the colour palette we’ve assigned to our hardware to inspire your bathroom renovation 🎨
Our Colourful collection never fails to make a statement.
4. Start with your towels
Forget scattered piles of towels on your bathroom floor and put our wall-mounted towel rails to the test. Our AUSTEN Industrial Towel Rail is defined by its narrow, clean-cut lines, which will make a striking addition to your traditional bathroom. Our MONROE Curved Towel Rail has a slightly gentler touch with a curved profile, ideal for a more modern and contemporary look. Did you know? Curved towel rails encourage airflow, so your towels will be dry in no time with MONROE 🙌Depending on the size of your bathroom and how much wall space is free, we suggest adding these in multiples. We also advise you to double check you have screws in the correct length and diameter before installation. The good news is that our towel rails arrive with 25mm m4 screws as standard, along with the wall plugs needed to get the job done quickly.
A coordinating bathroom calls for FRANKLIN 🙌
5. Upgrade your cabinetry
A budget-friendly way to elevate your vanity or storage units is with bathroom hardware sets, such as our mix and match knobs and pulls. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, they can be perfectly teamed to achieve a sophisticated and functional space.Add a practical touch to your DIY furniture upgrades with our knurled collection. Hardware such as our KEPLER Knurled T-Bar Handle and FRANKLIN Knurled Button Knob feature an ergonomic surface for an easy and assured grip.
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If you’d like to reach for something more shapely, we prize our Polygon collection for its unique shapes and lines. Revive your cabinets with our HOLST Polygon Knob and PEARCE Polygon T-Bar Handle, both of which feel hardy in your hands and are easy on the eye.Bring a sense of playfulness and added structure to your bathroom aesthetic with our geometric collection of knobs and handles. Dress up your plain bathroom cabinet with our LOVELL Circular Knob, or choose the black version for a bold contrast against your white units. If you’re on the hunt for hardware that’s a bit more unusual, you’ll struggle to find hexagonal pieces like our TURING Hexagonal Knob or HUXLEY Hexagonal Handle elsewhere.
6. Add extra storage
If you ask us, adding shelving or more hooks is a fail-safe storage solution for your bathroom. Both of these options make clever use of the walls and free up your floor space. This gives you more room to move around and adds to the serene atmosphere you want for your early morning rituals or post-dinner pamper session 🧖As the heroes of bathroom fixtures, our hooks are easy to install and can be used to hang your robes or fresh towels as an alternative to our rails. Speaking of towels, we’re pretty sure it’s easy peasy for kids to reach up and hang theirs on a hook, so take this into account if you’re planning a family bathroom 👦Our statement BRUNEL Large J Hook will meet your practical needs thanks to its defined lines and elegant curved end. Or, why not maximise your bathroom storage opportunities with our HOFFMAN Tapered Hook? Featuring a curled overhang at the bottom and a sharp protrusion at the top, angled at forty-five degrees, you can house two items on this hook with ease. For a more subtle hook in a classic rounded shape, opt for our PORTER Circular Hook. Alternatively, incorporate a more bold and curvaceous shape in your contemporary bathroom with our CAREY Circular Hook. As the latest addition to our hook family, CAREY is as charming on the eye as it is dependable, available in Classic Brass and Stainless Steel.
7. Consider faucets & showerheads
The right shower setup not only guarantees a visually-pleasing bathroom, but it also contributes to your own personal self care 🚿When choosing your faucet and showerhead, think of the size of the bathroom and what’s most convenient for your own showering habits. For example, if you have a small bathroom, you may want to choose a more compact shower faucet, consisting of a showerhead and a faucet handle trim. Or, you could be better suited to an all-in-one tub and shower faucet, which allows you to divert water between the shower head and tub spout.Alternatively, you could kit out your more spacious bathroom with a shower system, a more complex type of shower that makes for a customised and spa-like experience. Shower systems include multiple water outlets such as body sprays, jets, multiple standard showerheads and handheld showerheads. Take your planning one step further and consider the different types of showerheads on the market. If you’re keen to relax and unwind as soon as you step underneath the water, massage and jet spray pattern showerheads use high pressure to simulate a massage and help relieve stress 💆♀️
A spacious bathroom calls for a spacious shower, featuring GAUDI.
8. Don't neglect your bathroom door
When you’re choosing bathroom hardware, consider how you can elevate the room with your choice of bathroom door handle. Changing your internal door handles is another quick and easy way to freshen up your space overnight 👌 A classic example that combines style and purpose is our MORRISON Knurled Door Lever Handle, which features a cross-cut knurled finish that demands a secure grip. Pick your colour preference from solid brass and matt black, then create consistency by pairing your selection with matching WC thumb locks. This sleek and smooth circular lock is made from solid brass and designed to fit an existing privacy lock. For a key hole cover, take a look at our Door Lever Escutcheon Set, also available in brass and matt black.As when you’re choosing your materials and finishes, think of the overall look you want to achieve in your bathroom. Door handles like MORRISON add an instant touch of luxury and make for a modern bathroom, whereas a more colourful door knob brings fun and creativity to a family’s or children’s bathroom.
MORRISON gives a warm welcome into this colourful bathroom.
With your clutter cleared and your gleaming new Plank hardware pulling the whole show together, you can sit back and swoon over your new and improved bathroom 😍 We love little more than seeing our talented Plank community’s accomplishments, so feel free to tag us (@plankhardware) in any images, reels or stories of your #PlankProjects 📸
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