Using a sink in public places or at friends' homes, you don’t pay particular attention to the type of faucet. You just wash your hands. Well, sometimes your gaze is caught by an unusual mounting method or an original faucet design. Nothing more. You begin to get irritated only when the splashing water soaks your clothes and floods everything around. Then you realize how important the faucet is. Therefore, choose one for your bathroom that will provide you with maximum comfort and won't cause frustration.
Features of Classic Two-Handle Sink Faucets
Classic sink faucets are most often mounted on the wall. They include both surface-mounted and concealed models. For concealed faucets, removing a system failure can be problematic. You can't replace a broken part without having to break the wall. But this inconvenience is certainly compensated by an elegant look. Just a few decades ago, sink faucets were only available as two-handle versions, meaning they had two separate knobs to regulate hot and cold water. This was undoubtedly not the most convenient way to operate, so over time traditional knobs were replaced with more convenient lever handles. Today, the classic faucet with knobs in the shape of rosettes is primarily found in bathrooms decorated in a retro style.
How to Choose a Single-Handle Faucet?
A slightly more modern version of the classic sink faucet is the single-handle variant. With a lever, you control the mixing head, adjusting the water temperature and flow intensity. In a small bathroom equipped with a small sink, traditional low faucets with ergonomic shapes and a short spout work best. By maintaining appropriate proportions between the faucet and the sink, water won't splash sideways, which will affect comfort during daily hygiene activities. A curiosity is faucets coated with a photoluminescent layer, which makes the seemingly white sink faucet glow in the dark. This creates an amazing visual effect and emphasizes the individual style of the interior.
What to Know About a Tall Sink Faucet?
Tall bathroom faucets can be divided into two types, considering the installation method:
- mounted on the outer edge of the ceramic basin,
- placed directly on the countertop, right next to the sink.
If you have the option of the first installation method mentioned above, first check if your sink already has a hole for mounting the faucet. Cutting such a hole yourself can be very risky. Also measure the height of the faucet to ensure it fits under fixtures located above the sink. Remember that faucets in this category are more suitable for spacious and deep sinks. They simply look better than small ones and meet the expectations of even the most picky users, especially since modern accessories are made of the highest quality materials.
Standalone and Countertop Faucets in Modern Interiors
Currently, faucets designed to stand by the sink are highly popular. They should be high enough for the handles to be at an appropriate distance from the edge, and the water stream should hit the center of the sink. If a aerator is additionally mounted on the spout, we ensure comfortable hand washing while also paying less for water. The most modern model from the entire range of bathroom fixtures is a sink faucet mounted directly to the floor. Of course, such accessories can only be equipped in larger bathrooms or spacious washrooms. A key requirement for installing this type of faucet is to run the water supply line in the floor. This is only possible when the bathroom is being built or undergoing a complete renovation.
What Style Suits a Tall Sink Faucet?
There is a common belief that tall sink faucets look best in modern interiors arranged in a minimalist style. Indeed, this opinion is quite accurate if we consider tall faucets designed with countertop sinks in mind. However, that does not mean if you want to give your bathroom an individual look, you must give them up. It is enough to look around well and choose a faucet suitable for your dream styling. This is becoming increasingly easier due to the rich design and diverse color palette. An important factor when choosing a faucet is not just its height but also the aesthetics, such as the appearance of the knobs, the shape of the spout, or the type of material from which the faucet is made. If these parameters are consistent, a tall sink faucet will fit perfectly in both a classic bathroom and one arranged in a different style.
Colorful Bathroom Fixtures - Find Products in Your Favorite Pattern and Color
The offerings of bathroom fixture manufacturers amaze with an uncountable number of models. Tall bathroom faucets come in original shapes and varied colors - from shiny chrome, white, and gold, to copper, graphite, and matte black - which makes them suitable for any interior and prevailing style. A gold or silver faucet will complement modern matte black tiles. In loft interiors, copper faucets work excellently, while for those seeking an unconventional design style, there are models in non-metallic colors, such as white or matte black. An industrial décor is enhanced by a tall, freestanding faucet in graphite color. If we decide on a specific bathroom style, all our faucets should feature uniform design to match the whole and highlight the character of the entire arrangement.
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