Purchasing a kitchen sink and a faucet or kitchen mixer can be confusing for first-timers, especially with the dizzying carousel of finishes and types in stores. When shopping for such essential fittings, consider your cooking habits and kitchen workflow – factors that should take precedence, especially when the sink and the faucet will be some of the most frequently used items in your home.
FAUCETS
The faucet – or tap as it’s more commonly known as in Singapore – is one of the most essential things in the kitchen. Note these considerations when selecting yours.
HEIGHT
Most vary between three inches (7.6cm) and eight inches (20.3cm), but if you often wash large items, like pans and woks, and your sink isn’t deep enough, consider getting a taller one to accommodate their size. Shorter ones, on the other hand, have the advantage of minimising splashing.
SPRAYER OPTIONS
Some faucets come with the option of a sprayer nozzle, which can be pulled down on a flexible hose to direct the spray. These can be very useful for high-pressure dishwashing or cleaning the sink. However, they can look more utilitarian than stylish, so do consider this if you want to keep your kitchen sleek and minimal.
FINISH
When it comes to finishes, faucets these days come in so many shapes and in such a variety of colors that they’re no longer a mundane detail. Instead, they are the focus of a kitchen. For maximum durability, opt for a matte or brushed finish that can better disguise watermarks and fingerprints.
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