7 Types of Bathroom Faucets To Consider To Uplift Your Sink Design

When getting a new bathroom faucet, you have to consider various factors such as functions, usage, budget and most importantly whether you’re getting a new sink as well or just replacing the old faucet. Your bathroom sink design becomes the foundation of your faucet choice. If you plan to install the whole faucet by yourself, then you may also have to consider getting plumbing tools and materials. You have to be careful with installing new faucets and cutting off the water supply for a smooth and event-free installation.

You can get a new faucet from a local or an online store. Here are 7 different faucets that you may have to choose from…

1. Center Set

Center set faucets are available in two different sizes: 4” and 8”. The 4” center set faucets are commonly used for residential purposes. They have three holes and handles on either side that is 4” apart from each other. Their spout and handle are installed on a single unit which makes it comparatively easy to install.

2. Pedestal

Pedestal sinks are made of porcelain and while installation, their upper basin and lower shaft are attached together. The faucet that goes above the pedestal sink is known as the pedestal faucet. It is important that it matches the design and style of the overall sink installation.

3. Single Handle

A single handle or single lever faucet has only one handle that controls the water pressure and temperature. The vertical design in a single-handle faucet is popularly used in a kitchen whereas the horizontal design is used in bathrooms. But if you have installed a big or deep sink bowl, then a vertical single-handle faucet will look good above your bathroom sink.

4. Touchless

Touchless faucets have gained surplus popularity after the sudden emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Before it was mostly used in commercial establishments or in public restrooms but now they are being used for residential purposes as well. A touchless faucet is a perfect choice for your powder room where your guests or family members can wash hands upon their arrival in the house allowing you to control the touch-print in your house.

5. Vessel

A vessel faucet is popularly installed above a vessel sink. Vessel bathroom sinks are known as the oldest bathroom sink designs that go above the vanity counter. They are just like pedestal sinks but instead of having a long pedestal shaft, they have cabinets installed below with a plumbing output. Vessel faucets usually come with their sinks but you can also get them separately to make any design changes.

6. Wall-Mounted

Wall-mounted faucets are becoming popular among Canadian homeowners for two major reasons: they are aesthetically pleasing and easy to clean. Given their location, they can be tricky to install and you will need the help of a local plumber to navigate around the faucet valves and plumbing. Wall-mounted faucets are available in the center set as well as a single handle design for ease of use.

7. Widespread

Widespread faucets may look similar to the center set faucets but they have a big difference: they are not mounted on a single unit unlike the center set faucets. They are installed in a 3 hole basin as they have three separate pieces: one water spout and two temperature and water-pressure control valves.

Choosing the right faucet may not seem like a big deal or something that you should spend quality time over, but it can bring a lot of difference to your everyday life. Choosing the right faucet will make your morning routines easy and pleasant. If you are not sure which faucet to choose and how to install it, you can always ask for help by hiring a professional bathroom designer or a local plumber.