Ahoana no hifidianana faucets amin'ny efitra fandroana?

In any bathroom overhaul, the faucets are the crown jewels. Available in a spectacular array of shapes and finishes, even modestly priced faucets present worlds of possibility. Add in the options for interactivity and water conservation, and today’s bathroom faucets offer homeowners every convenience.

Bathroom Faucets Types

If you’re retrofitting a new faucet to an existing sink or buying a complete sink ensemble, be sure to match the type of faucet to the hole openings in your sink.

Single hole basin faucets

Single hole basin faucets combine the spout and mixing handles—often a single lever—into one unit that requires only one drilled sink hole. For retrofits, some models include a bottom plate that will cover existing three-hole openings. Single-hole faucets are ideal for smaller sinks, such as powder room baths. Their simplicity reflects modern sensibilities.

Centerset bathroom faucets

Centerset faucets fit standard three-hole sinks (with outer holes drilled 4 inches apart). They’ll have either a single lever or two handles mounted on a 6-inch plate. They’re ideal for most bathroom sinks.

Widespread bathroom faucets

Widespread mounts have three separate pieces: Two handles and the spout. The standard distance between the handles is at least 8 inches, and the three pieces tend to be larger than other types of bath faucets. Smaller versions, called minispreads, are designed for standard holes drilled 4 inches apart.

Wall mount bathroom faucets

Wall mount bathroom faucets have gained popularity along with freestanding or vessel-type sinks that require longer spouts that extend well over the top of the bowl.

Not every faucet fixture can be easily categorized. Köhler, ohatra, makes a faucet that’s integrated into a mirrored wall cabinet. All you see is the tiny flow control lever peeking out from the bottom of your mirrored self.

Bathroom Faucets Finishes

The good news: In their zeal to bring new products to market, fixture manufacturers have created more finish options than Lady Gaga has costumes. Thanks to modern protective clear-coat sealers, even not-so-expensive faucets can boast of lifetime warranties for their finishes.

The bad news: You’ll have to choose from a mind-scrambling cornucopia of possibilities that include polished chrome (the long-standing industry stalwart), brushed chrome, polished nickel, borosy nikela, hammered nickel, stainless steel, bronze, brushed bronze, oil-rubbed bronze, polished brass, black, white and decorative ceramic.

Let’s not overlook gold, which today might be considered an investment as well as a decorative preference.

Gold and black widespread bathroom faucets

If the choices give you sensory overload, try these decision-making tips:

Forget the metal and concentrate on the look. Visit a showroom where all the finishes are on display, and select the one you fall in love with.
Coordinate all your finishes in each bathroom so that your hard surfaces—including towel bars, lighting fixtures and door hardware—have the same finish.
Polished finishes are elegant but require constant upkeep to keep them looking sparkly
Brushed finishes are better at hiding water spots and fingerprints, which is great if you have kids

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Ahoana no hifidianana faucets amin'ny efitra fandroana