Is it time to change your bathroom faucets? Are they old or you simply want something new? The truth is that it is so easy to find bathroom faucets these days, with thousands of design options available. Just look on Amazon and you will feel a little overwhelmed.
There are various things that you have to take into account as you buy your new bathroom faucets but the following 3 are those that are always of a high importance.
Faucet Style
There are basically 3 bathroom faucet styles to consider:
- Double-Handle Faucets – separate handles are used for cold and hot water
- Single-Handle Faucets – one handle is present and you use it for mixing hot and cold water
- Tilt Faucets – the are moved from one side to the other and tilted back in order to adjust water mix.
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There are single-handle faucets that are using levers. These are normally better for those that have arthritis or for children. No matter the type of faucet you choose, be sure that you first think about quality. This does not mean you want to always buy expensive faucets but the one that you buy should be trouble free for a number of years to come.
Faucet Sizes
This is where things can go incredibly wrong. The bathroom sinks are normally going to use 8’’ or 4’’ faucets. A larger faucet will not use decorative covers concealing faucet inner parts. The smaller bathroom faucets can include escutcheon plates. When your sink is corroded or damaged, it is a good idea to buy a faucet with escutcheon plates.
Bathroom Décor
Every single time that you add a metal fixture to the bathroom you should be sure that it matches. As an example, a faucet with polished chrome finish will not look that great if the rest of the metal fixtures are antique brass. The old-fashioned brass best faucets are great for a traditional bathroom. If the bathroom is newer, something with sleeker lines or contemporary detailing is better.
