Wall-Faucet Ideas for a Roman Tub

Style

• Wall faucets are designed in a variety of styles, metals and finishes to accommodate Roman bathtubs in any home decor. Shiny silver wall faucets with straight, clean lines and sharp angles are ideal for contemporary decor. Oil-rubbed bronze faucets featuring a tall goose-neck arch provide decorative accents to an Old World or Tuscan style. Gleaming gold-brass hardware complement vintage Victorian decor. Brushed nickel or matte black faucets accessorize Roman bathtubs with a traditional home style. Price tags vary depending on the type of metal used to fabricate the Roman faucet. A budget-friendly, polished chrome faucet with a single handle could be purchased in January 2012 for $180 on the Fixture Universe website.

Shower

• Incorporating a hand-held shower into a faucet provides a calming spray for rinsing off soap suds or shampoo. Hand-held showers specially designed for Roman bathtubs feature coordinating wall faucets and handles in assorted styles to enhance any decor. Adjustable spray settings provide additional pulsating comfort to some models. Hidden, retractable shower hoses create a tidy look, while visible, elegantly draping shower hoses provide a more traditional feel. In January 2012, the Plumber Surplus website presented a classic chrome Roman-tub handshower for $235.29.

Backsplash

• Decorative backsplashes boost the aesthetic appeal of a Roman bathtub and faucet while providing a protective barrier for walls. Natural marble is available in assorted colors, such as black, blue, gold, green and blue to create a one-of-a-kind backsplash for mounting a decorative faucet. No two slabs of natural marble are alike, with stunning vein patterns threaded throughout each slab. Natural marble comes with a hefty price. However, it is durable, long lasting and wipes clean with a mild detergent and warm water. Ceramic or porcelain tiles laid in assorted patterns and colors create a budget-friendly, low maintenance and artistic backsplash to accentuate your Roman tub.

One-Piece Fixtures

• For the ultimate in luxury, sophistication and function, install an all-in-one Roman-bathtub filler. This is a one-piece fixture designed for a Roman tub that typically includes a faucet, handles and hand-held shower. Higher quality one-piece fillers are fabricated from solid brass, making them durable, solid and tarnish and corrosion resistant. Assorted styles and color choices make these convenient Roman-bathtub fillers ideal for almost any bathroom decor. The website for Fixture Universe offered an all-in-one Roman-bathtub filler for $425.88 in January 2012.