Once upon a time, faucets were just outlets for water on the basin and in the bathroom. Today, they are much more than that. Faucets are the key factors that decide the aura and decor of a bathroom. Simple and elegant or flamboyant and grandiose; there is a plethora of faucets for one to choose from.

The working of the faucet, however, is restricted to 4 types - cartridge, compression, ball and disc. Apart from the cartridge, which has two controls; the cartridge, ball and disc function on a single control. Every faucet has a valve that releases or restricts the flow of water. In a compression faucet, this valve is restricted by a washer. The cartridge, ball and disc faucets do not use washers and are also referred to as mixing faucets. Apart from these points other technicalities involved would be the faucet's compatibility with the sink, the spout type and the shower control.

There are various types of faucet designs. Certain faucets are designed to provide a classic or contemporary ambience to the bath. Antique bath faucets, as the name suggests, are made of solid brass and sets an antiquated mood, indeed. The Delta range of faucets makes the bath look like those of the Victorian era. Kohler Double Handle Roman Tub refers to a deck or rim-mount faucet that has a finish in chrome, bronze, nickel, gold or brass. One is likely to find thousands of designs and patterns under every type of faucet.