Whether you are remodeling your kitchen, updating the plumbing or are in charge of a new construction, the selection available for kitchen faucets is numerous. Reputable companies, such as Delta, Moen, Grohe, and Kohler, all offer a complete selection of kitchen faucets. If you are replacing a faucet in an existing kitchen, you will need to know the number of holes that your sink has. A traditional sink will have separate holes for the hot and cold taps, a hole for the faucet, and an additional hole for the sprayer. Sinks that are made for a one-piece faucet will have one hole for an integrated hot and cold lever and faucet, and an additional hole for the sprayer. When choosing your faucet, take the user into consideration. For example, the faucet lever design, with its lever for mixing hot and cold, is generally considered the easiest to manipulate. If you have arthritis, or are building with an eye toward universal design, the lever-style faucet is considered the most appropriate. If your family is large or you end up doing a good bit of entertaining, you may want to consider a tall, curved neck for your faucet. This allows you to easily fill large pots, and run water in the sink even if it is full of dishes. Another consideration when choosing your faucet is the look and style of your kitchen. With the number of choices available in kitchen faucets, you can really complement the look of your kitchen by coordinating the kitchen faucet with your other hardware and cabinet pulls.
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