Benefits of Going to a Kitchen and Bath Showroom
In today’s modern world, consumers are accustomed to buying everything they need online and simply trusting product descriptions, photos, and user reviews. This often works well for many clothing purchases, gift items, and technology devices. However, there are still some things that are better selected after seeing them in-person to really get a sense of how a product looks, feels, and functions in a space. This is especially true for decorative kitchen and bath products for your home, which is why our plumbing showroom locations are so popular.
What to Expect in a Plumbing Showroom
Plumbing showrooms typically display plumbing and heating supplies from various bands, such as pipes, pumps, and HVAC systems. Showrooms also put decorative kitchen and bath items on display so that you can see them up-close and visualize how they would really look in your home.
Bathroom displays will include sinks, faucets, bathtubs, toilets, mirrors, and storage cabinets. Meanwhile, kitchen displays showcase sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, side sprayers, and kitchen accents. As you browse the aisles, you can also check out various types of hardware, utility room parts, and lighting solutions, such as ceiling lights and wall lights.
Why Showrooms Are Better Than Buying Online
What’s great about kitchen, bath, and plumbing showrooms is that they eliminate potential buying ambiguity by giving you the opportunity to view products in-person. This is a great way to also compare products side-by-side and assess how similar products will look and perform for your renovation project.
In a showroom, you can really get a feel for what a product is and how it will interact with other aspects of your home. When you visit a showroom, you can also talk to knowledgeable employees who can answer your questions and help guide you to the products you are looking for. All of this leads to smarter and more well-informed buying decisions that you won’t regret later and that will give you the best value for your money.
Who Should Visit a Plumbing Showroom
There is a common misconception that plumbing showrooms and showrooms that feature decorative kitchen and bath items are only for professional contractors and renovation experts. It is true that our showrooms are often visited by designers and architects, but they are also open and welcoming to the general public. Whether you are ready to buy products you have already learned about on our website or are just browsing for inspiration, showrooms are ideal for people at every stage of a building or renovation project.
Our Five Showrooms in New York
We offer not just one, but five beautifully appointed showrooms that are conveniently located in New York so you can visit the one nearest you and see these benefits for yourself.
Grande Central Showroom on 56th Street
This showroom is between Lexington and 3rd Avenues in NYC and features top-of-the-line products from designers like Philippe Starck, Sieger Designs, and Ross Lovegrove. At this location, we also offer custom countertops, custom shower doors, and glass enclosures.
Grande Central Showroom on Park
Our Park showroom is a past award winner for being among the “most innovative showrooms for use of displays.” It’s in Manhattan between 96th and 97th Streets and adjacent to a Central Plumbing Specialties location for all your plumbing needs.
Grande Central Showroom on Bond
This recently renovated, bi-level showroom now has an extra 3,000 square feet of space to celebrate the trendy Lower Manhattan design scene and showcase the newest and most exciting styles for kitchens and bathrooms. Visit this showroom at 19 Bond Street in Manhattan, which is just two blocks north of Houston Street on the corner of Lafayette.
Yonkers Showroom
If you live in Westchester County, plan to visit our Yonkers showroom just off of Interstate 87 and the Saw Mill River Parkway. This is a great showroom to see a huge selection of American Standard products, as well as kitchen and bath fixtures from other manufacturers like DXV, Robern, and Grohe.
Grande Central Showroom in Rockland
Homeowners and members of the trade who are north of NYC love coming to our Rockland showroom to see and shop for the best kitchen and bath products in the region. This location is just minutes from northern New Jersey and close to the New York State Thruway and Garden State Parkway.
For addresses, telephone numbers and hours for these showrooms, please visit the location page of our website. We look forward to seeing you at one of our showrooms in the near future!