We’ve received our bid and our revised bid for our plumbing order, and we are quite pleased with what we are getting and at the prices.  From what I’ve checked against prices on the Home Depot website and in person, the prices are less than the big box retailers, sometimes significantly so.  And the selection is ever so much better as well.

We tried to choose items with a fairly classic and straightforward lines rather than getting particularly fancy as we looked through the catalog.  We’re mainly going with chrome finishes throughout, because it is so much cheaper than any of the other finishes.  We did decide to add an extra showerhead in the master bath, thanks to the advice we received from Valerie, Dy, and Mrs. Darwin.  (And thanks so much for taking the time to do so!)  The other place we are splurging a bit is at the kitchen sink.  We’re getting this sink in Iron Cobalt with this faucet in brushed nickel.  (and no, we are paying no where near retail on these items, thank goodness!) Will we be sick of it in 5 years or will it make me smile every time I see it, like my red/orange tea kettle?  Only time will tell!