Most of us want to select the faucets for our remodeled bathrooms and kitchens based on their looks, and how we think they’ll fit into our décor. That’s a good idea, since you are going to be looking at them for years to come. And, you will be the one to use them, adjust them for hot and cold and water flow, and all the other handling that comes with bathtub, shower and kitchen faucets.
Top Priorities Include Good Design and Ease of Maintenance
Good design and ease of maintenance ensure that your bathroom or kitchen faucets last as long as your home. When considering your bathroom décor, think of your faucets as accessories that reflect your personal style that complete your design vision.
Beauty and Reliability Are Your Goal
The average bathroom generally has two bathroom faucets and some bathrooms may include numerous faucets. If you have an island in your kitchen, it may also have multple faucets and sinds. Selecting your faucets will involve defining exactly what you want. Your bath or kitchen faucet selection will be based on the following factors
Style
- Some examples are basic, contemporary, traditional, classic, retro, sleek and sophisticated
Cost
- You want to define your budget / cost for your bath or kitchen faucets
Finish
- What type of finish do you want? Today’s faucets offer extensive finishes for any design, including: Black, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Nickel, Pewter - these are some of the finishes for faucets
Features and Function
- Single handle, two handles?
- Spout shape - high arc, low arc?
- Sink mount type - centered, single hole / mount, widespread, wall mount?
When considering your bathroom décor, think of your faucets as accessories that reflect your personal style and meet your design vision.
Faucet Function and Durability are Important Considerations
There are several factors often left out of the selection process, such as ease of use, ease of reach, ease of repair or replacement, and simple sturdiness. Faucet function and durability are important considerations in your planning. Will you be able to turn the knob or faucet easily - will that be as easy in years to come? You will want to consider how easy that bathtub fixture is to reach when sitting in the tub – will it be as easy as or easier than what you have now?
The best way to be sure you’re making the right choice is to ask your bath and kitchen remodeling contractor these questions. Visit a showroom, and look at the faucet catalogs.
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