What Are The Different Types Of Kitchen Faucets?
A dream kitchen starts with design, adds in functionality, and finishes with fixtures. A shallow sink with a swan-neck pull-out faucet splashing dirty water on counters or clothes makes for a not-so-dreamy kitchen. Use and style clashing in the kitchen are a recipe for aggravation and a lot of takeout meals.
Preparing meals easily at home and proper cleanup along the way are good reasons to look for the right kitchen faucet. Below we’ll describe the different types of kitchen faucets and the kitchen they suit best.
Pull-down faucet
With a swan-neck spout and access to hard-to-reach areas, use this faucet for deep or large sinks. The sleek design and self-retracting spray head make the pull-down faucet the most common faucet upgrade in today’s home kitchens.
Pull-out faucet
A difference between a pull-down faucet and a pull-out faucet is that the latter extends straight towards you and not just downwards. The pull-out faucet also has a detachable handle that can be used to change the spray settings. With more freedom to control the flow, a faucet pull-out is an excellent choice for smaller or hollow sinks.
Single-handle faucet
Simple to install, the single-handle faucet has one lever on top to control the water flow. It takes more time to change temperatures but is relatively easy to use.
Double- or dual-handle faucet
Hot and cold water controls remain separate for the dual-handle faucet. An everyday staple in homes is the double-handle faucet. Some goose- or swan-neck stylings are available to up the design element, but for a homeowner who doesn’t need a fancy spout or detachable faucet, a dual-handle tap contends for the top choice.
Separate handle spray faucet
Equip the kitchen with a separate spray hose when you mostly hand-wash dishes or want to move the water flow from the faucet to a different spray nozzle. The use is similar to that of the pull-out faucet but gives a kitchen a more resourceful look.
Hands-free faucet
Tech-lovers rejoice! If you are tired of getting fingerprints or sticky food on your faucet nozzle, a motion-detection faucet is for you. Place your hand over a sensor, and water begins to flow. A no-touch faucet conserves water and is more hygienic than the alternatives. Though the initial investment is higher than traditional kitchen faucets, the benefits come down to personal choice. If you’re in an area with regular power outages, a sensor faucet might leave you with dirty hands, as it needs to connect to electricity to work.
Enjoying your time in the kitchen cannot be left only to design. You should also consider a kitchen that works for you and your family. If you fancy a more hygienic kitchen, then look into a motion-detection faucet. If you prefer simple, inexpensive, and practical, stick with the double-handle or pull-down faucet. For deep-sinkers that love lots of variety in flow and functionally, elect for the pull-out faucet. No matter the choice, there is sure to be a faucet on the market that will fit your dream kitchen desires.
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