Second only to kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation tops the home improvement wish list. Out of many bathroom accessories such as hardware, sinks, faucets and bathtubs, bathroom faucets that are truly unique can offer style and functionality to the bathroom area. Faucets come in wide range of materials to match the theme or decor of your bathing area. Additionally, there are several types of designs for bathroom faucets, which can be chosen according to your requirements. Bathroom faucets definitely give a customized feel to the bathroom.
When choosing bathroom faucet, you will have to consider the practicality as well as the appearance of the faucets. For example, two handled high arch faucets are perfect for vessel with high edges. Not all the faucets work with every sink basin. You have to consider the size or measurements of the sink before buying the faucet for your bathroom. Some of the unique bathroom faucet types are:
Waterfall faucets: This is a beautiful and elegant type which offers a unique and classy look to any bathroom. It offers both functionality and style and is an affordable upgrade to transform your ordinary looking bathroom in to a modern and updated one. Waterfall faucets are made for three-hole installation and most of them are suitable for wall mounting. Before buying waterfall faucet for your sink, check out whether your sink comes with pre-drilled holes.
Wall mounted faucet: Wall mounted faucets are mounted on the wall above the sink and extend over the center of the sink. They are best for sinks which do not have any hole drilling. One of the latest fads (though we feel it may not be lasting) finds some people use ceiling mounted faucets that seem to recreate rainfall over their sink.
Single hole faucet: This is a simple design best suitable for smaller sinks or vessels whose countertops are drilled for a single hole faucet. It can also be used in 4″ hole drillings by using the one with an optional deck plate.
Wide spread faucet: This type has two handles located at the sides of the sink, each one for cold and hot water and a water spout. The three pieces are distanced further apart and are suitable for bigger sinks. The warm and cold water comes from two different places and the unit requires a three-hole installation.
Center set faucets: This type is smaller than the widespread basin taps, and have separate handle for hot and cold water on both the sides of a spout. They require three-hole installation basin as the spout and valves combine on one pool unit.
Contributed by: Julia Ritzenthaler