Kitchen: Cuisines Steam. Photo credit: Mélanie Elliott.

Choosing the right kitchen faucet can be a bit of a puzzle. Between styles, finishes, dimensions, price and functionalities, it’s hard to know where to begin. Here are our best tips and tricks to help you get started!

Tips for choosing the right type of faucet

Focus on simplicity

Avoid gadgets and trendy technological features that may shorten the lifespan of your product. Instead, focus on a powerful and precise jet, a good spray head that can get to every corner of your sink, a flexible and magnetic retractable hose, and a durable construction.

Higher quality = higher price

Higher quality materials typically equal a higher price. This means that in the long term, it is usually advantageous to spend a little more to avoid problems associated with lower quality faucets.

Pay special attention to materials

To ensure the durability of your faucet, opt for a model with a ceramic disk valve and a stainless steel or solid brass body. Weight is often a good indicator of quality: if you don’t know the exact composition of a faucet, lift it. A faucet with a solid brass body will be heavier than a faucet made from lower quality materials.

Identify your needs

Before you start shopping, make sure you understand your needs. What features do you really need? What finishes and styles will best complement your kitchen? Do you want to invest in a more expensive faucet or find something with a good quality-price ratio?

Don’t hesitate to ask questions to salespeople—they will be able to advise you on the best faucet to choose for your needs, budget and preferences.

Our designers’ picks

Best quality for the price: POSH collection by BLANCO

POSH faucet by BLANCO (white SILGRANIT). Photo credit: BLANCO.

This collection is one of our designer Patrizia’s favourites. Simple, elegant and affordable, it is distinguished by a wide range of metallic and SILGRANIT finishes (SLIGRANIT is a strong and durable material composed of 80% natural granite) allowing you to transform an everyday object into a decorative object that complements your kitchen. Another cool fact: this low gooseneck faucet is ideal for sinks located under kitchen cabinets.

If you’re also looking for a sink, check out the BLANCO SILGRANIT sinks, which are designed to match POSH SILGRANIT faucets!

Product: single hole faucet

Finishes: metal finish (chrome and classic steel), SILGRANIT colour full finish (anthracite and white) and SILGRANIT colour dual finish (chrome/anthracite, chrome/cinder, chrome/metallic gray, chrome/white, chrome/biscuit, chrome/truffle, chrome/café)

Durability: ONO collection by KWC

ONO faucet by KWC (stainless steel). Kitchen: Cuisines Steam.

Minimalist, elegant and durable, the ONO collection is the favourite of our co-founder Brigitte. She particularly likes the dual functionality of this faucet, which allows you to choose between two types of water jets as needed: a gentle jet perfect for washing hands or filling pots, and a spray head ideal for cleaning food or washing dishes. Plus, thanks to this faucet’s high and long spout, you will benefit from larger washing and working areas.

Products: 1, 2 or 3 hole faucet, pull-down faucet, pull-out faucet, wall-mounted faucet and soap dispenser

Finishes: stainless steel

Quality and style: Litze collection by Brizo

Litze pull-down faucet with square spout and knurled handle by Brizo (Brilliance Luxe Gold). Photo credit: Brizo.

Among the wide selection of faucets offered by Brizo, Patrizia’s favourites are the pull-down faucet with square spout and knurled handle and the bridge faucet with square spout and knurled handle, both from the Litze collection. The former is ideal for modern and contemporary kitchens, while the latter pairs well with farmhouse and apron sinks. In addition, the first model has a magnetic pull-out spray head, which ensures that the spray head will not fall out after a few years (a common problem with spray heads).

Products: pull-down faucet, bridge faucet, articulating faucet, pot filler, beverage faucet, instant hot faucet, bar faucet and soap dispenser

Finishes: Brilliance Luxe Gold, Brilliance Polished Nickel, Brilliance Stainless, Matte Black, Matte Black with Brilliance Luxe Gold and Polished Chrome

High-end: Tara collection by Dornbracht

Dornbracht’s high-end faucets are ideal for those looking for innovative products to complete the look of their kitchen. Dornbracht’s popular Tara collection is available in 3 variants: Tara (the first version of this faucet including two handles), Tara Classic (including a single handle) and Tara Ultra (including several new models with various functions).

Although more expensive, Dornbracht faucets are created with the highest quality materials and advanced production technologies. Therefore, this is a good option if you are looking for a product that has the potential to last for generations.

Products: 1, 2, 3 or 4 hole faucet, pull-out faucet, swivel faucet, pot filler, spray head and water dispenser

Finishes: Polished Chrome, Platinum, Platinum Matte, Brushed Durabrass, Dark Platinum Matte

Superior quality: The Galley Tap by The Galley

The Galley Tap by The Galley (PVD Satin Black Stainless Steel). Kitchen: Cuisines Steam. Photo credit: Mélanie Elliott.

Known for its strength and durability, The Galley Tap is also a great choice for those wishing to purchase a high-quality product. Made of AISI 316L stainless steel, it comes in several PVD finishes—a strong, corrosion resistant coating that will strengthen and protect your faucet for life. Its magnetic retractable spray head is also a great addition, since it allows the spray head to maintain its efficiency over time. Another plus: this faucet can be used indoors and outdoors.

Products: single hole faucet, bar tap, hot & cold tap and soap dispenser

Finishes: Polished Stainless Steel, Matte Stainless Steel, PVD Gun Metal Gray Stainless Steel, PVD Satin Black Stainless Steel, PVD Brushed Gold Stainless Steel, PVD Rose Gold Stainless Steel

For more faucet inspiration, check out our most recent kitchen projects here!

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