IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW KITCHEN FAUCET? page By: Jason Carpenter J & J Kitchen and Bath Do me a favor. Close your eyes. Oh wait, that won’t work until you read the rest of my intro. Okay, read this paragraph first, and then...close your eyes. Picture, if you will, your kitchen faucet. (No peeking now) Does it have two handles or one? Is there a side spray or does it pull down? What finish is it? Chrome or brushed stainless, or maybe even a more exotic color? Is there a soap dispenser? If so, what side is it mounted on? How many holes are there in your sink or counter-top and what spread are they? I know, I know, seems like a lot of questions, right? I mean why the third degree? Well, you may not be able to answer all those questions now, especially not with your eyes closed. (That is, if you followed my directions). But at one time, all those things were considered when your kitchen faucet was purchased and installed. Maybe not by you, but someone had to address every one of them. That’s what I would like to help you with in this article. Come on, if you’re still reading at this point, you might as well listen to what I have to say. I’ve worked in the kitchen and bath industry pretty much my whole life and I’m still amazed at how many people can’t answer simple questions about their own kitchen faucet. Something they probably use every day of their life. When someone comes into our showroom to pick out a new faucet, they are sometimes confused about their options. I’m here to tell you that there are pretty much no limitations. Of course, there are some exceptions, but most the time, you can put just about any configuration you want back in your kitchen. The trends these days are overwhelmingly of the pull-down variety. You may have some reservations because when they first hit the market, they left a lot to be desired. But nowadays, they’re pretty much fool-proof. The pull-out spouts now usually come with magnets to secure them in place. Also, pull down faucets are usually single hole mounted, but most, either come with mounting plates to cover 3 holes, or they can be purchased separately. And if there is a fourth hole where a side spray used to be, just add a soap dispenser. Within this new and exciting realm of pull down kitchen faucets, there is a style to fit every taste. Traditional to modern. Transitional to contemporary. Whether old fashioned chrome is your thing, or stainless steel to match the growing trend of appliances being sold. Oil-Rubbed Bronze compliments a farmhouse sink and is a perfect match for that new Tuscan inspired kitchen remodel your considering. Or even the flashy new Champagne Bronze finish that can bring your kitchen into the 21st century with a little pizazz. The choices are limitless (within reason). In addition, not to confuse you even more, but there are “touch” models now available in multiple varieties. In fact, featured in this very magazine in the “What’s Hot” section, is the Delta Mateo Touch2O pull down faucet. Inspired by the old-timey milk bottles, square at the base and sleek and rounded at the top, it fits in with just about any design style you are partial to. Touch technology has come a long way and is perfect for the chef that doesn’t mind getting their hands “dirty” but doesn’t want to transfer all that meaty goodness to their faucet. So, if you’re in the market for a new kitchen faucet, take a mental picture (or one with your smart phone) and come into to see a professional that can help you make an educated choice and achieve the look and feel that you not only want, but has all the features that will make your time at the kitchen sink less of a chore, and more of a joy.
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