Selecting the Right Faucet for Your Kitchen

Do you know what faucet is best for your kitchen? Today there are more options available than ever. Color, style and function will all have an impact on how your beautiful new faucet works in your home. You will need to consider more than a few details including the coolest new tech-y upgrades. Here are a few things to think about before making a decision:

• Are you working with pre-existing faucet holes?
• How deep is your kitchen sink?
• What type of function and flexibility do you need?

Let’s dive into how to find the perfect faucet for your kitchen below!

Faucet finishes are abundant when it comes to matching other hardware. This is a great time to decide if you want everything to match or if you want to go the designer route and use more than one finish. No matter what faucet you choose, keep in mind every brand’s finishes will vary. If Delta faucets match your hardware, switching to Kohler might give a completely different look.

You will find a variety of colors in the market like brass, brushed gold, stainless steel, chrome, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, champagne bronze and more. Some of the more durable finishes include matte black, brass and brushed nickel. However, if you’re concerned about water spots and fingerprints, go for the brushed and matte finishes for a cleaner look. Make sure you are thinking about the overall style of your kitchen and other finishes when making this decision.

At this stage of the remodel, you should have a well-defined design style. Choosing your faucet style should only be a matter of looking through the options in your preferred finish. For traditional and eclectic kitchens, the faucet style should be more decorative. Look for faucets with extra lines and curved details to match your style. Modern kitchens will need something simpler. Go for faucets with smooth lines and minimalist features for the perfect match.

When looking at the functional performance of a faucet, there are a few things to consider. Before you decide on the type of faucet, whether gooseneck, stationary or bridge, look at your sink depth. If your kitchen sink is shallow, taller gooseneck faucets may cause too much splashing. In this case, you will want to go with a smaller faucet that works better for your sink depth or vice versa.

Next on the list is sprayer reach. Think about how you like to use your faucet and the flexibility needed. Some pull-down faucets come with a 20-inch reach and 360-degree rotation making it easy to wash dishes and clean the sink.

Finally, are you working with pre-existing faucet holes or are you buying a new countertop that can be customized to your new faucet? With pre-existing, it can be as simple as purchasing a faucet with a deck plate to cover up any unused faucet holes. However, this might limit your ability to choose certain styles like bridge faucets that provide a more decorative look.

Believe it or not, shopping for faucets now involves decisions about technology. Many of today’s models come with options like touchless control, voice activated controls, magnetic docking and water filtration. Outside of these features, you still have standard choices like whether you want a soap dispenser or separate sprayer.

Most of these tech-y upgrades will come with an obvious increase in price. Create your budget ahead of time and decide what features you need most. This will help you eliminate options that are too expensive and prioritize your biggest needs. Keep in mind that most of today’s faucets come with excellent warranty protection so it’s okay to splurge on a few upgrades.

The market for faucets is large with many impressive well-known name brands. So why choose ZLINE? When you want lasting luxury at a reasonable price, ZLINE is the brand to go with. They offer durable elegant faucets in any design style and finish made with high-quality European materials. For those who want more, some of their faucets offer high-pressure anti-splash systems, motion sensing technology and more.

Shop various styles from pot fillers and drinking faucets to standard kitchen faucets now!