Final Touches: The Kitchen Faucet

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s a place where you spend a significant amount of time. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Royal Oak, you can’t forget the final details, and one of those details is the kitchen faucet. It’s much more than a source of water—the faucet helps further define your kitchen’s style. Here’s the ultimate guide on faucet options.

Faucet Holes

If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you’ll want to check the sink area and see how many faucet holes exist so you can find a faucet that fits.

One Hole – This is designed for a singular unit where the handle and the spout are one piece—the lever will control both temperature and flow.
Two Holes – A two-hole faucet gives you room for a side sprayer or lotion/soap dispenser.
Three Holes (and More!) – The three-hole sink is very traditional, as it accommodates a spout and separate hot and cold handles. A four-hole sink makes space for a soap dispenser or side sprayer.

If you have a sink with multiple holes and you want a single-handled faucet, you always have the option of having a deck plate or escutcheon installed to cover the extra holes.

Mounting Style

A faucet has to be mounted somehow, and there are three main methods of doing so.

Sink Mounted – A sink-mounted faucet is installed over the existing hole(s) in your sink. If you are interested in a small remodel, changing the faucet while keeping your existing sink is a quick change; however, you may have limited choices based on your sink.
Deck Mounted – A deck-mounted faucet is installed directly on the countertop, making this a great choice for undermount sinks. The result is a fantastic contemporary look.
Wall Mounted – As the name suggests, this faucet is attached to the wall and is a good option for those who don’t want to cut into the countertop and have a sink without holes.

Sprayer

You’ll also find a variety of sprayer options. Two similar designs are the pullout and the pull-down sprayer. The pull-down sprayer comes from the downward angle of the faucet, while the pullout sprayer is pulled towards you. A different solution is to use a side sprayer, which occupies a separate channel from the faucet and handle.

Arc

Depending on how you use your sink, you’ll have a choice between a high arc and a low arc. A high arc faucet rises 8–10 inches above the sink plane, while a low arc faucet rises 3–8 inches above. Cooks who fill and clean large pots will appreciate the space that comes with a high arc, and people with sink windows will have an unobstructed view with a low arc. The faucet is the icing on the cake and brings your kitchen to life. Now that you know your options, you can find the right style and finish to suit your kitchen.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

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