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Many components work together to create a functional and beautiful bathroom. One key feature in a bathroom, whether a half bath or full bath, is the bathroom sink faucet. A faucet delivers water on demand, an essential function for the bathroom. However, a bathroom faucet can become a beautiful stylistic component beyond simply performing a critical task.
When picking a new faucet for the bathroom, homeowners will need to consider a few key factors to ensure that the chosen faucet matches the space's style and offers the ideal functionality for the room's design. Use the following four steps to pick out the right faucet for any bathroom.
First and foremost, homeowners need to understand how much space they are working with when installing a new faucet. Two key measurements help ensure that the new faucet will match the existing space.
With the appropriate measurements on hand, homeowners can move on to comparing the different types of bathroom faucets available. There are numerous designs for bathroom faucets, each with its benefits. The following list is a good place to begin when comparing available options.
A centerset faucet is a compact style of bathroom faucet. These faucets mount directly to the sink and line up well with hole mounts located close together. Centerset faucets come in numerous styles, ranging from ornate and traditional to sleek and modern.
Best for: Centerset faucets are ideal for small bathroom spaces. They work well with vanity sinks or any sink style, with room for mounting the faucet directly to the sink deck. With their compact size, a centerset faucet will not overwhelm the bathroom space and is easy to install.
A widespread faucet takes the concept of a centerset faucet and expands the layout of each component. Rather than being installed as a singular piece, a widespread faucet features a faucet spout and two handles, which are mounted individually via three holes.
Best for: Widespread faucets are excellent for large vanities or spacious bathrooms. Their individual components help free up the sink deck, leading to an open design.
A mini-widespread faucet is a hybrid between a centerset faucet and a widespread faucet. Similar to a centerset faucet, these faucets are designed to be compact and utilize minimal sink space. However, as is the case with a widespread faucet, a mini-widespread faucet has three individual components that are installed via three mounting holes.
Best for: For homeowners with a small bathroom who prefer the style of a widespread faucet, the mini-widespread faucet is the perfect pick. It offers the stylistic lines of a widespread faucet while adhering to small space constraints.
A single-hole faucet is a stand-alone faucet with either one handle rotating off the top or side of the faucet or two handles attached to the faucet spout. These faucets only require one hole to mount and are extremely versatile.
Best for: Single-hole faucets are great for tall sinks or modern designs. Their simple installation makes them adaptable to almost any sink style, and they take up less space than widespread or centerset mounts.
A vessel faucet is a style specifically designed to match vessel sinks. Vessel sinks often have tall sides, requiring a much taller spout, which a vessel faucet is designed to offer. Generally, vessel faucets mount via one hole. However, there are bridge-style vessel faucets that require two-hole mounts.
Best for: The perfect pairing for a vessel sink, a vessel faucet offers an opulent and luxurious feel to any space. These are a great choice when upgrading multiple bathroom components as they deliver a bold and notable style upgrade.
A wall-mount faucet is a unique bathroom faucet style due to its ability to mount directly onto the wall adjacent to a sink. Available in many designs, wall-mount faucets are often reflective of antique and farmhouse styles.
Best for: Wall mount faucets are an excellent choice for small bathrooms and pedestal-style sinks as they do not require any decking space for mounting.
A bridge faucet takes the concept of a centerset faucet and elevates the design. Two handles mount directly to the sink, and the faucet spout rises above, connected via a bridge.
Best for: With their stately design, a bridge faucet is ideal for bathrooms with ample space. They make a great fit for farmhouse, modern, and Scandinavian-style bathrooms.
A basin tap faucet harkens back to designs of old with two stand-alone spouts. Hot and cold water pours individually from each spout, and water can be combined within the sink to reach an ideal temperature.
Best for: For a vintage-style bathroom, a basin tap faucet can make the perfect fit. It also pairs well with shallow basins and vessel sinks.
After choosing the desired faucet type, there are countless styles to explore. The key is ensuring that the chosen faucet style will complement the rest of the bathroom's design.
For example, a single-hole faucet with a sleek design is the perfect match for a modern bathroom design. Conversely, for a bathroom that features an elegant and ornate design throughout the rest of the space, a decorative bridge faucet might be the perfect pick.
When choosing the style of the bathroom sink faucet, it is also essential to consider other faucets and fixtures in the room. Ideally, the sink, bathtub, and shower should feature similar designs. In some cases, updating multiple pieces at once is ideal to ensure a consistent look throughout the bathroom.
Finally, with the type of faucet chosen and the right style narrowed down, the final choice for homeowners will be to pick out the finish and color.
The following are all popular choices for bathroom faucets, and which one is the ideal pick will have a lot to do with the rest of the bathroom's design:
Generally, it is best to either match all finishes and colors to be the same throughout the bathroom or to pick finishes and colors that match the tone of the existing finishes in the room.
For example, polished chrome is a cool finish. Ideally, it should be chosen if the other fixtures in the bathroom are also polished chrome or feature another cool color, such as polished nickel. Conversely, brass, bronze, and copper are warm tones and should be paired together accordingly.
When it comes to choosing a new faucet for the bathroom, there are countless options available today. The style and designs for bathroom faucets span a broad spectrum, and the perfect way to start the process is by browsing Kingston Brass' online catalog. Here, homeowners can find the latest trends and the highest quality choices for bathroom faucets. Additionally, Kingston Brass offers other bathroom fixtures in matching designs and styles, making it easy to upgrade multiple components at once.