Fantastic Faucets

One of the many elements of the kitchen that has transitioned from utilitarian to showstopping is the workhorse of the space – the kitchen faucet. A fitting that rarely got a second thought in the past, it has become design centerpiece. But beyond its beauty, faucet manufacturers are constantly upping their game when it comes to their functional design.

Among the latest kitchen faucet offerings are those that respond to touchless or voice commands, and provide water savings while doing it. They double as filtered stations to provide healthier drinking water, and can now sport PVD finishes that prevent tarnishing as well as dirt and water depositing.

On the aesthetic side, finishes range from colorful to warm to matte black, allowing them to be a carefully considered decorative element in the overall design. Once just chosen for their functionality, kitchen faucets are now a thoughtful element that can reflect personality and add a custom touch to a space. Pullouts, pulldowns, single lever, spring loaded and articulating designs are all garnering attention, delivering both beauty and function to the oft-used space.

Following are just a few of the trends being talked about in kitchen faucet design:

The curvilinear silhouette of Stripling's ‘bishop body’ form projects an elegant look, states Newport Brass. Available in more than 20 finishes, Stripling includes a swivel spout assembly with side-mounted, ADA-compliant …

Influenced by the Japandi style that combines Scandinavian simplified design with Japanese textures and natural elements, the new Tenon kitchen faucet collection from Moen incorporated clean lines and subtle details. …

TapFlow technology, featured on Touch-Activated faucets from Kraus, allow the faucet to be turned on and off with a gentle touch anywhere on the body or spout. With no need …

Hansgrohe's Aquno Select kitchen faucet features three spray modes including a base rinse spray. The faucet comes in two versions – an arched spout or an L-shaped spout. The three …

Inspired by the design of classic American motorcycles, the Harley Kitchen Collection of faucets features sleek details that embody agile, energetic spirit with elegance and gusto, according to GRAFF. The …

Gessi is celebrating the industrial-inspired aesthetic with the introduction of the Art for Chefs Collection of kitchen faucets. The Officine, shown, displays clean lines, edgy detailing and a mix of …

California Faucets has unveiled two new ergonomic squeeze handle designs for its Kitchen Collection of faucets. While Descanso Works offers a fresh take on industrial chic style, La Spezia boasts …

The Precept Single-Handle Commercial Kitchen Faucet from Peerless is the company's first loose coil industrial faucet introduction. The faucet sports a sleek, single-lever handle design and three-function, pull-down sprayer. It …

Influenced by the form of a tulip, the Tulham collection from Brizo is offered in six finishes. The collection includes a pull-down kitchen faucet and SmartTouch pull-down faucet, a pull-down …

The Purist Suspend kitchen faucet by Kohler can be mounted from the ceiling and features a waterproof remote puck for wireless use. The hose can be adjusted to preferred ceiling …

The GROHE Blue Chilled & Sparkling 2.0 Water System provides filtered water from the kitchen faucet, including chilled still and medium or full sparkling water. WLAN capabilities enable GROHE Blue …

Juxtapose by Mick De Giulio for Kallista features a palette of single and mixed-metal physical vapor deposition (PVD) finish combinations, along with slim profiles and sophisticated details. The series includes …

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