Dolan Designs Bathroom Fixtures

Narrowing by Finish

Because there are so many unique finishes offered by the manufacturers we carry, we have grouped them into common tones to more easily allow you to find the finish you're looking for.

Energy Star Rated Fixtures:

Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

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ADA compliant:

ADA complaint fixtures are those that do not extend from the wall more than 4", helping to provide a safe and accessible environment for disabled Americans.

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Bulbs Included:

Use this field to select fixtures that include the bulbs with the purchase of your new Bathroom Fixture.

UL Wet Location:

Wet rated bathroom fixtures can be placed in locations where they will be in direct contact with water.

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UL Damp Location:

Damp rated bathroom fixtures are designed to be installed in locations where they will not be in direct contact with water but may experience damp conditions due to condensation or other indirect water contact.

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UL Dry Location:

Dry location fixtures should only be installed in locations where they will experience no contact with water

Contemporary / Modern:

Contemporary fixtures will generally feature hard lines and bright finishes such as nickels and silvers.

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Asian:

Asian styled fixtures generally have a solid base with smooth flowing lines to accent the fixtures in a very specific manner.

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Craftsman / Mission:

Mission or craftsman style lighting are usually identified by an almost hand made look. Generally featuring hard lines near the top or base of the fixture

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Traditional / Classic:

Traditional styled bathroom lighting are defined by having smooth scrolling and symmetrically curved arms. However they may also feature classic bell shaped shades and round or elongated protruding backplates.

Whether you have a favorite lighting brand or are trying to match lighting that you currently own, you can use this field to narrow your selection down to your preferred bathroom fixture manufacturer.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient Light is designed to splay light in all directions and is usually good for close to ceiling applications.

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Down Lighting

Down Lighting directs light downwards by using open bottom shades to minimize the amount of light that is projected upwards towards the ceiling.

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Up / Down Lighting

Up / Down Lighting or convertible bathroom fixtures are designed to be mounted either way. Although some fixtures may only be pictured in one direction, these fixtures will have specialized shade mounting hardware to eliminate the possibility of the shade detaching from the fixture as well as compensate for heat displacement when mounted downward.

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Up Lighting

Up Lighting is classically the most common form of bathroom lighting and although the light is being directed upwards will still provide ample illumination for many applications.

Bell Shades

Bell shades typically will be narrow where they attach to the fixture tapering to a wider opening for the bulb.

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Cone Shades

Cone or Pyramid shades will have a narrow top or bottom with a straight edge opening to a wider area for the bulb.

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Cylinder Shades

Cylinder shades are round straight shades that predominantly project light in one direction.

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Oval Shades

The oval shape of these shades is in reference to the opening itself and are generally more narrow than typical shades.

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Rectangular Shades

Rectangular or square shades are classically associated with contemporary, art deco and Asian styling.

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Round Shades

Round and spherical shades are less common in American homes but provide a very distinct look that accent vessel sinks quite well.

Compact Fluorescent (CFL)

CFL bulbs are more and more frequently becoming the norm in the American household. With their long life span and bright shades CFL's are always a good option if you want a fixture that performs and saves you money every year.

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Fluorescent

Fluorescent tubes are common in bath bars and come in many different styles such as the most common T4 and T5 bulbs.

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Halogen

Halogen bulbs are known for their brightness and long life spans. Although these bulbs get quite hot they are a good solution if you are looking for ample amounts of light.

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Incandescent or Fluorescent

We have combined all the fixtures that can use either a CFL or a standard incandescent bulb into one simple location so you can choose whether you would like a more traditional setup or an energy saving CFL configuration.

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Xenon / Krypton

Much like their halogen counterparts are extremely bright bulbs with long lifespans that will use a Xenon or Krypton gas inside the bulb.

Selecting the Number of Bulbs

Use this section to select the number of bulbs that you prefer your fixture to have. Once you select a given range you will be able to narrow it down further to a specific number of bulbs.

For example, if you are shopping for a 2 light fixture you will want to select "0-3 Lights", and then "2 Bulbs" in the "Bulb Count" section on the next screen.

Bathroom Fixture Height

The height of the bathroom fixture is determined by the distance of the lowest point of the fixture to the highest point.

Bathroom Fixture Width

The width of the bathroom fixture is determined by the distance from the furthest reaching outside left point to the furthest reaching outside right point.

Bathroom Fixture Extension

The extension of your bathroom fixture is measured from the wall to the furthest reaching point out. Generally this will either be the edge of the shades or the bulbs.

If you are looking for an ADA approved fixture (less than 4" extension) you can use either this field to narrow or our "ADA Compliant" selection under the "Special Features" section.

Keep in mind that if you are looking for a more specific extension dimension you can select the range in this field and then narrow it down even further in the "Specific Extension" field on the next screen.

Bathroom Fixture Backplate Center to Top

The center to top dimension is measured from the point where the backplate of your bathroom fixture attaches to the center of the junction box in your wall.

This measurement is also referred to as the "HCO" and is useful in determining whether or not your new fixture will work to completely cover the hole left when upgrading your existing bathroom lighting.

"HCO" = Height from Center of Outlet