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Hot or Not? Gothic Faucet Handles by Stephen Einhorn

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This faucet design by Stephen Einhorn is perfect for Halloween, but would you want it in your home all year round? Shown here is a version in polished chrome with Swarovski Crystal Eyes -- red for hot water and blue for cold. Do you like it? Survey below the jump...

 
 


The faucet design comes in chrome, nickel or inca brass with a polished or satin finish.
Available on Stephen Einhorn's website.

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Hot or Not?, bathroom, faucets & hardware - kitchen & bath, faucet, Halloween

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Comments (21)

in the same bathroom as the gas mask shower?

no.

posted by davidsl on October 30th 2009 at 5:37pm
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if my husband saw this he would want it immediately! We have several skulls around for decor...not just for Halloween but year round. We like skulls.

posted by puttinbuttin on October 30th 2009 at 5:38pm
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Ha! I'm glad someone else thought this was a lot like the gas mask shower head.

Disturbing. No.

posted by Trish1980 on October 30th 2009 at 6:55pm
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No, not attractive and I like simplicity, one easy up and down handle.
Easier to clean, also.

posted by sassydo on October 30th 2009 at 7:08pm
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If you're a metal head bachelor who doesn't plan on having women around very often, yes. Otherwise; no way.

posted by cassielynn on October 30th 2009 at 7:27pm
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Given it's the international symbol for "poison," I don't think I'd want it on my tap. Not such a good idea for resale, either. ;)

posted by farmhousemoderne on October 30th 2009 at 7:42pm
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.... what?

And cleaning chrome is annoying enough; when you add delicate Swarovski crystals, it seems like a recipe for disappointment.

posted by Elizabeth B on October 30th 2009 at 8:09pm
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This sort of thing stops being cool after about 15 years old.

posted by Shannon Ashley on October 30th 2009 at 9:19pm
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Love it. Love it. Love it. Glad no one else seems too find it pleasing. No need to worry about it becoming the next "Keep calm. Carry on."

posted by Seaside on October 30th 2009 at 9:34pm
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when I see this I don't think "adult" I think "child"

posted by kjansson on October 30th 2009 at 11:26pm
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@puttinbuttin: Are we married to the same man? hahaha We keep skulls out year round as decoration, too!

posted by lifeinthefortress on October 31st 2009 at 12:14am
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Hmmm....didn't know that skulls were associated with children or 15-year-olds, but good to know.....Didn't know that women didn't like skulls either. What a wealth of information these comments are!

All joking aside, I like skulls just as I like many different motifs in decor. Love it!

posted by greekgoddess18 on October 31st 2009 at 4:29am
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I suppose antler faucets are next, or -- in keeping with the designer's name -- unicorn horns?

posted by mirandabee on October 31st 2009 at 8:26am
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I like skull decor generally, but this comes across as tacky to me...maybe it's the chrome plus colored crystal eyes. Like something you'd find in the bathroom of a retired Styx drummer or something.

posted by slowdown on October 31st 2009 at 9:29am
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Tacky - and undoubtedly twice as expensive as a similar but standard faucet.

posted by bepsf on October 31st 2009 at 11:45am
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You can also see more Stephen Einhorn skull items here:

http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2009/01/make-no-bones-about-it-stephen-einhorn.html

posted by if it's hip, it's here on October 31st 2009 at 5:52pm
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let me clarify: When I look at this faucet, I see an immature adult, not a mature sophisticated adult. This person might also be drawn to flames painted on cars, beach cruiser bicycles with pin-striping. Also this person might own something in there house that is entirely encrusted with rhinestones; perhaps a keychain with the letter G on it or they consider themselves a diva or better yet, a goddess...

posted by kjansson on November 1st 2009 at 12:18pm
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Although I wouldn't have this in my home , I say each to his own. Another man's or woman's trash is another's treasure. There are a lot of things I have seen on here I think is trashy or I don't like but that's MY taste. To say someone is childish or does't have good taste just because it's not your cup of tea is well, rather childish.

posted by citygirlincountry on November 1st 2009 at 7:27pm
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On another note , I know loads of people who would love to have this in their home.

posted by citygirlincountry on November 1st 2009 at 7:28pm
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As is, no. I think that if the knobs were simply crossed bones minus the skulls, it would be a lot more subtle. Subtle is good.

posted by jlivy on November 2nd 2009 at 3:55pm
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I think these are so funny and cool!

posted by Lilli K. on November 3rd 2009 at 3:03pm
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