Vessel Faucet—Your Ultimate Guide
These days, more and more people are choosing vessels sinks for their bathrooms, especially those people who have a contemporary or modern bathroom. This is because vessel links have that clean and streamlined look that is the major characteristic of modern room decors or fixtures. Vessel sinks are usually installed in bathroom countertops. They replace the traditional sink that is usually installed in a sunken part of the countertop.
And if you decide to install vessel sinks for your bathroom, you should also know how to choose the right vessel faucet. Vessel faucets are especially made for vessel sinks. However, you still have to choose the right kind of vessel faucet among all the other vessel sink faucets available in the market today. To know more about this bathroom fixture, check out the list of information below.
- You can choose between a countertop faucet and a wall-mounted faucet. A countertop vessel faucet is installed in the countertop and is usually much higher than the vessel sink. A wall-mounted faucet, on the other hand, is installed on the wall. Many people choose wall-mounted faucets because they save countertop space, which is especially needed if your bathroom space is limited.
- These bathroom fixtures also come in different finishes. You can choose one among the following—chrome, bronze, copper, gold metallic, pewter, nickel, painted, and brass bathroom faucets. Make sure that your faucet’s finish will complement or match the finish of the other fixtures in your bathroom. It is also important to choose a finish that will be appropriate for your bathroom’s theme.
- It is also important to choose other fixtures that should be installed near the vessel sink or countertop aside from the vessel faucet. You should install towel hooks, medicine cabinets, shelves for toiletries, and so on. Make sure that these fixtures and installations complement each other. To be sure, you can choose a set that has matching finishes and styles. You can buy all of your bathroom fixtures or installations from one store or shop to make sure that they complement each other. You do not want to have mismatched fixtures in your bathroom.
- Another tip to consider when choosing a sink vessel faucet is the style. There are three basic styles of vessel faucet, namely, center set, single-hole, and widespread. Center set has a spigot and one handle for controlling water. Single-hole faucet has a spigot and two handles that are considered as one unit. Widespread has one spigot and two handles like the single-hole but they are considered as separate units. if you want to go for a more modern and unique look, you can choose a waterfall vessel faucet that looks as if you have a small waterfall in your sink. The faucet has a glass disk or square glass just below the part where the water comes out so that the water will fall in sheets on the sink. Installing this type of faucet is a good way to add interest to your bathroom.
- Aside from these factors, it is also important to choose a bathroom vessel faucet that will complement your bathroom’s theme. Most people go for contemporary faucets because they look clean and sleek. These are usually made of stainless steel and the design looks very streamlined. If you have an Old World, Country, or Victorian style bathroom, you can choose faucets with more ornate designs. The most common finishes for these classic styles are gold plated, brass, and copper, to name a few.
It is important to know these things when choosing a faucet for your sink for you to be able to choose the right one that will suit your bathroom needs in terms of style, design, and function.
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If you are in the process of renovating your bathroom, you should consider using a vessel sink instead of a built-in sink in your counter top. Vessel sinks became more popular because they are very fashionable and they make your boring countertop look more attractive. If you have decided to install a vessel sink in your bathroom, the next thing you should consider is buying a vessel faucet that will perfectly go with your vessel sink.
Vessel faucets come in a wide array of styles, finishes, and types. You have to be armed with the right information to be able to find the right vessel faucet for your bathroom needs. When choosing a vessel faucet, you have to consider the following tips.
- The first thing that you should consider is your needs and bathroom lifestyle. For example, if your vessel sink is small, you should consider choosing a narrow mouthed faucet that will release a narrow water flow. But if you have ample space in your vessel sink, you can choose a wide-mouthed or even a waterfall spout faucet. Waterfall faucets also add drama to your bathroom. If you share the bathroom with another person, you should consider buying a faucet that can be moved from one side to another.
- You should also consider your vessel sink. If your vessel sink looks old, a brand new faucet will only emphasize your sink’s bad condition. What you can do is to replace your old sink with a new one. Or if you want, you can buy a cheap faucet for the meantime and just get a new one when you have enough money to buy a brand new vessel sink. You should also consider the sink’s style and size in choosing the right faucet.
- It is also important to consider the bathroom. Determine the bathroom’s style and theme and choose a faucet that will perfectly go with the bathroom’s existing decors and theme.