Another great choice for your bathroom faucet is this single handle faucet with a brushed nickel finish. Moreover, this faucet not only looks classy and elegant but also is a water efficient model that will not only deliver great savings but also give your bathroom a great look.
When all you are looking for is a great looking bathroom, then this bathroom will deliver exactly that for you. You can rely to get a reliable and dependable performance for a lifetime without worrying about drips. In addition, this faucet will help ensure you reduce the water usage in your household contributing positively to conserving the environment.
To help you out, we have come up with some tips that we hope you will find helpful in choosing the best faucet for your kitchen.
Don’t be fooled by looks
This is a mistake that most people make unknowingly. Although looks are an important factor when it comes to choosing a bathroom, that should be something you consider after evaluating the dependability of the said faucet. If you go for what attracts your eyes immediately, you may end up with a faucet that will not serve your other needs and you may end up remodeling pretty soon.
Price
Faucets aren’t that expensive bathroom fittings. Depending on your budget, you can get a good quality bathroom faucet from between $50 - $100. There are other models that can cost more than this but you will be paying extra for other features apart from durability and reliability.
Spout height & reach
Different faucets have varying spout height and reach which means you need to choose one that fits your situation. If for instance your bathroom has a shelf above the sink, you may have to choose a faucet with a short spout to fit into place without looking out of place. On the other hand, if your bathroom sink has multiple bowls, then you may need to consider choosing a faucet with a long spout to reach all the bowls effectively.
Valves
Faucets with most types of valves will usually stay drip-free for several years. However, if you want to avoid faucet that drip, we recommend you go for one with ceramic valves. Ceramic valves offer long term reliability and dependability and cost just about the same amount of money as other faucets of similar style.
Finish
When it comes to looks, the faucet’s finish determines everything. It is important to choose a finish that blends in with your other bathroom décor such as towel bars and cabinet hardware.
If you are doing an entire remodel of your bathroom, you have a wide range of choices but remember a color mismatch with your other bathroom fittings and décor will look back. A good number of faucets have polished chrome, bronze or satin nickel finishes which are not only durable but can maintain the look for several years.
Chrome offers the most durable finish and is much easier to clean a reason why its usually the favorite for most public bathrooms. If your bathroom is likely to experience heavy traffic, a bronze finish will serve you much better and longer.
Satin nickel finishes on the other hand have a dull shine. Although they are durable, they attract water spots and fingerprints easily and are harder to clean. Some come with a coating which reduces the smudges and stains but are not as durable as metal and wear out easily.
Bronze faucets on the other hand feature brownish oil like tone. Their surface is coated with epoxy instead of metal. Although this coating is tough, it can be chipped or scratched easily than metal.
Sink holes
This is an important consideration especially of you need to switch handles during the remodel.
Most sinks have 3 holes while single-handle faucets usually have a cover plate that hides the extra holes.
You can consult your handyman what type of faucet to buy that will fit into your existing infrastructure without costing you much.
Although 2-handle faucets are stylish and will offer your bathroom an elegant look, single handle faucets have better advantages. They are not only plain and convenient, it’s easier to adjust water temperature and even much easier to clean.
Other bathroom remodeling ideas
Now that you have chosen to get a new faucet for you bathroom, you should also consider a few bathroom remodel ideas to enhance the look of your bathroom. These include;
- Refinish your bath tub to update its look. This includes repairing and relining your bath tub to ensure it looks new and blends with your other new bathroom installations.
- Refresh the look of your cabinets by replacing old hardware with new hardware; this is a pretty cheap way of refreshing the look of your bathroom without spending much. The most important consideration should be that the new hardware matches with other décor such as the bathroom faucets.
- Repaint the interior of your bathroom – This will not only give it a fresh look but it is a good step to ensure the interior colors match with the bathroom décor. Besides, you can do this all by yourself by getting the right paint from your local hardware store.
- Install a new bathroom vanity and top. You can do this by yourself easily. Most bathroom vanities come fully assembled and will require only a couple of hours for installation.