Tips for Choosing the Right Kitchen Accessories

If your idea of total lavishness is a perfectly styled kitchen, it’s time to realize that dream.

Whether it be preparing food, washing dishes, or enjoying a meal in your eat-in kitchen, this space should be exquisitely styled. You can develop a space around the vintage feel of a wall-mount faucet or you can incorporate modern and old-world aspects for a room that’s uniquely you.

There are many considerations that go into choosing the best kitchen accessories to suit your space. Follow these suggestions when remodeling to make sure you find the right fit for you and your kitchen:

Style
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the style you choose will be a theme carried out throughout your entire household. Modern or traditional homes alike can be decorated in multitudinous ways. Traditional kitchens will often have accessories containing intricate detailing. Great options here are traditionally styled wall mount kitchen faucets. Likewise, modern homes are decorated with more geometrically inspired designs. If sharp edges and simplicity enthuse you, go with modern styling.

Sink
Once you determine what style your kitchen is going to be, you must select a sink. The most popular choices are undermount, drop-in, and farmhouse kitchen sinks. The first step in the selection process is choosing between a double bowl or single bowl sink. If you wash larger pots and pans fairly often, try a single-bowl sink for more space. Farmhouse kitchen sinks in matte white are great options for contemporary single-bowl sinks. Try a stainless steel undermount double bowl sink for an efficient, more organized washing for your classic style home.

Faucet
Like the color and style of the sink, there are a variety to choose from when it comes to the faucet. First, you’ll need to decide if you want something that’s wall mounted or deck mounted. Next, you’ll need to pick between pull out, pull down, centerset, and pre-rinse. For a faucet that is as stylish as it is functional, you might consider a pull-down kitchen faucet. Another option is the currently trending wall-mount kitchen faucet. Whatever style you choose, make sure it complements the modern or antique style you’ve chosen and will be an asset to your home. Keep in mind if you’ll be needing a faucet with a two-function sprayer.

Accessories
Another important decision is to select the type of accessories you wish to have. Built in soap dispensers and faucet sprayers will add convenience. Other accessories to think about are your sink drain, water filtration faucets, and anything sitting atop your counter such as paper towel holders. Make sure the finish you choose matches your faucet for a unified look.

Finish
The finish is the final touch of your kitchen. There are many great finishes to choose from that will create a cohesive look in your kitchen. If going with traditional décor, try satin brass for a more modern take on traditional styling. This will create a vintage feel without looking tacky. When opting for a stainless steel sink, definitely stick to brushed nickel, polished chrome, or oil rubbed bronze for your faucet. If you are feeling daring, try a two-tone finish for a more adventurous, modern look. Most finishes will pair well with a ceramic or acrylic sink.