10 Types of Faucets to Suit Anyone’s Kitchen Needs
When it comes to kitchen design, we realize that this area is very high-maintenance. It needs proper lighting, appliances, closets, countertops, and more. But when it comes to having a great sink, you need a well-functioning faucet that serves your needs. That being said, 5-Minute Crafts will help you decide which faucet suits you best to ensure a smooth breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation every time.
1. Single-handle
This type of faucet uses a singular lever where you can move it horizontally (left to right) for hot or cold water. When you pull the lever vertically (up or down), it will help you control the water pressure. It might take some time to get the desired water flow or temperature.
They’re simple in design and easy to install and maintain as well. They’re also available in many configurations, like ball, cartridge, or ceramic disk.
2. Double-handle
This faucet is also called a dual-handle faucet. It has separate levers meant for hot and cold water. Often, these 2 handles are a part of the same central piece, but sometimes they can be placed apart from each other by a few inches. They also call for separate connections for hot and cold water. The right one usually gives hot water and the left gives cold water. When you bring the handle to the center or the outer edges, it helps you control the water pressure.
2 handles also mean that you’ll get hot water faster than the single-handle faucet, and you can adjust the temperature as you wish. But it also means that you’ll have to use 2 hands to move the handles for adjusting the pressure and temperature, which can be a tad inconvenient while cooking food.
3. Pull-down
This faucet comes bearing a built-in hose and a spout that lets you pull it down closer into the sink as much as you desire. It has a high neck arc that looks quite practical, stylish, and modern. It is available in many styles, colors, and finishes.
It helps you to fill pitchers, pots, tall jars, etc. It also bears a height that no other faucet ever does. The cons of installing this faucet are that it takes up a lot of space and causes splash back when open to its full capacity.
4. Pull-out
This faucet comes with a nozzle and a hose that can literally be pulled out and away from the fixture. This feature comes in handy in the bathroom and kitchen. It also lets you walk the faucet around multiple sinks and sometimes the rest of the kitchen counter as well. The pros of this faucet are that it takes up little space and looks charming.
The cons of installing this faucet are that it won’t let you fill up taller pitchers and jars, and it also needs high maintenance based on how you use it.
5. Separate-spray
This faucet provides more flexibility. It comes with a separate handle and a trigger that will divert the water flow from the main faucet to the spray nozzle. The handle is linked with the water supply that comes from the regular tap. When you turn the normal tap on, it will activate the spray nozzle as the water will be instantly averted to the tap.
6. Bridge
Since this faucet has a traditional style, it’s only suitable for period kitchens. Modern kitchens don’t accept this faucet because of its design. Bridge faucets are available in 2-hole and 3-hole types and bear different lines for hot and cold water. But both of these lines connect along the bridge or the horizontal axis of the faucet where the spout extends upward from the bridge.
7. Pot-filler
This faucet bears a special arm extension that can move outward. You can swivel it outward or make it go over a pot in your sink. Some pot-filler faucet models can be fit onto a wall and link to your plumbing system from there. Soup makers love this faucet very much. It’s also very famous in industrial kitchens. These faucets are very practical to use, but they don’t have any aesthetic value.
8. Motion-detection
This faucet works simply by placing your hand over its sensor to turn on the water flow. You can adjust the temperature by using the lever installed at the base. These faucets are usually found in public bathrooms to keep the germ spreading at bay.
9. Widespread
The widespread faucet is exceptional because of the liberty it gives you when it comes to its design. It bears various pieces that can be separately installed so that you can space the fixtures as close or far apart as you desire. In this way, you create more space for any extra features you want to install. But remember that installing this faucet means you’ll have to make multiple holes on your kitchen countertop.
10. Wall-mounted
This is ideal when you want a lot of space in and around your kitchen sink. These faucets make it so they’re not in your way when you’re using the sink, and they bear a trendy look too. The cons of this faucet are that its installation is complicated, and its repair and maintenance are difficult as well.