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Choose A Faucet To Match Your Bathroom Style

It’s time again to fix that faucet. The constant dripping noise is driving you crazy, not to mention the sleep it is depriving you of. It’s not the washer in the faucet itself that’s gone bad this time; it’s the whole apparatus. A visit to Lowe’s or Home Depot causes total confusion as you stare opened eyed at the choice you are faced with. Help is seriously needed. How do you make the choice?

Keeping the Same Style Is Easiest

First of all you have to decide whether or not to stick with what you know and replace the faulty faucet with exactly the same style as before. The easiest thing to do is to simply replace your faucet with one which is similar or identical in style. You can even take off the malfunctioning bathroom sink faucet and bring it with you to your local hardware store where you can buy the matching replacement. Of course if this isn’t possible or even feasible, your chore becomes a bit more complicated. There are many different types of mounting for your faucet and you will need to be aware of what type yours is before simply going and purchasing the new fixture. This can often be the most difficult part of selecting your new faucet because, as usual, the one you really prefer will not necessarily work with the configuration of your sink.

Choose Your Type of Mounting

Common types of mounting include: widespread faucets that have individual hot and cold water handles; centerset faucets with one handle that controls both temperatures and covers the three holes that may be in your sink for mounting; mini-widespread which are the same as widespread faucets except positioned closer together; single-hole, similar to the centerset but filing in only one hole; and wall mounted, most commonly used for a bathtub faucet. Centerset and mini-widespread faucets are both designed for sinks with pre-drilled 4″ holes. Some single-hole faucets include covers that allow you to use them on a sink with 4″ pre-drilled holes. However, if yours is one of the other types, you’re better off using a replacement faucet of the same mounting type.

Once you have determined which type of mount will suit your sink, it all comes down to looks. Which finish will look best in your bathroom? This really is your personal preference and what will compliment the decor in your bath. If your bathroom has decor of an antique flavor you may decide to go with a classical style of rounded edges and flowery embellishments. For example, if your bathroom is more of an antique decor, you may want to stick with a classical style, an everyday decor could use either, and somewhat futuristic decor would definitely go well with modern bathroom designs.

Add the Finishing Touches

So you have chosen your new faucet and installation is on the horizon. Have you considered your faucet’s finish? Bathroom fixtures come in all manner of finishes from shiny to dull and wrought iron to chrome. Each finish has its pros and cons. Stainless steel and chrome are the most common finish available, but they scratch easily and show up fingerprints and water spots. Brass, which looks like gold and is very characteristic, rusts more easily. Brushed nickel has a nice flat finish, but is pricey and the plating eventually wears off. The finish is a matter of personal choice, but knowing your options will help you to decide.

Some faucets even offer a choice in the style of handles that come with it. Once again these should be matched up to the decor of the rest of your bathroom. The only thing left now is to take your new faucet home and install it. And then enjoy the compliments you will get on this most basic of bathroom items.

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