Faucets: The Kitchen Sink Deserves Some Respect
A centerpiece of your kitchen remodel will be your kitchen faucet. Your daunting task will be choosing the best faucet out of the enormous variety remodeling showrooms have to offer. Faucets are not just about cooking and cleanup anymore, modern faucets are often showpieces that offer a wide range of practical uses. Which one is right for your dream kitchen remodel?
Kitchen Faucets Provide Both Beauty and Function
You've chosen the countertops and you've made decisions on the cabinet refacing. You've even chosen those gorgeous appliances you've been coveting for years. Now it's time to select the centerpiece of your new kitchen--that beautiful yet functional faucet.
Kitchen faucets come in a wide range of styles and colors, and some come complete with all the bells and whistles that will make your friends jealous. Here are a few of the most popular choices:
- Bridge-style Faucets. With an attractive and ergonomic curve, bridge-style faucets are perfect for period homes. The separate hot and cold levers give you exactly the temperature you want, when you want it.
- Two-handled Faucets. This traditional faucet design offers a basic arched faucet with two detached handles, plus an optional sprayer. This style is perfect for those homes where the faucet needs to be a bit more traditional and not compete with other, flashier components.
- Magnetic Pull-Down Faucet. This faucet style features a sprayer that can be pulled down from the faucet unit, but then goes back up as soon as you release your grip. A simple touch of a button switches the water flow from stream to spray. For even more ease of use, opt for a faucet with a 360-degree swing.
- High-arch Faucets. These faucets allow plenty of room between the sink and the faucet itself, proving more space to navigate large pots and pans.
- Push Faucets. Created with both beauty and function in mind, push faucets don't have levers. Instead, they work at the simple touch of a button or panel, making them perfect for homes with disabled or elderly residents.
- Touchless Faucets. You've probably seen them in public restrooms--these faucets offer up a spray of water when you wave your hand in front of a sensor. They are perfect for turning on and off with little effort, and even the youngest kids in the household can make it work.
What's Your Style?
The options for kitchen faucets are many. Polished chrome lasts for a long time, but stainless steel might last longer. Polished nickel or bronze has a tendency to scratch, so it needs careful handling when cleaning time rolls around. You can even choose matte finishes in a variety of colors to complement your kitchen decor.
Take your time in choosing a kitchen faucet that fits in with your dream kitchen remodel. You will use that faucet for years, so make sure your choice is a good one!
