With a new year comes new plans for updating and improving your home. If you’re not really sure where to begin when it comes time to start choosing plumbing, faucets, and hardware, look no further than SimplyPlumbing.com to give you the widest range of options and advice on what goes into choosing the perfect faucet for your kitchen or bathroom. When buying a new faucet, consider…

Handles

Choice of a one or two-handled faucet is purely personal. With one handle, you enjoy convenient, single-handed control of water temperature & volume. Two-handled faucets offer more handle styles & spout designs. Remember, try to choose one that will work well with your interior décor and personal tastes. Try to compliment cabinets, tiles, sink, or other hardware.

Style

Avoid opposites in terms of faucet vs. sink size. Try to choose one that works well with the overall size and directs water into the center of the bowl. Look for a long-lasting, low maintenance finish to complement your decor. Also, try to suit the faucet to the room in terms of femininity and masculinity. Do you prefer clean, bold lines? Or are you more of a soft, curves kind of decorator?

Dripless

Remember, you want to choose a faucet that’s going to last for your family. Dripping is going to play a part in determining the life span of a faucet in your home, especially in high usage areas like your kitchen or bathroom. Choose a faucet that offers long-term performance and use ceramic disc valves to prevent leaks and increase durability.