When it comes to the most used kitchen item, you must be surprised that it isn’t the one you have in mind. The most used item in every kitchen isn’t the stove and not even the knives but the kitchen faucet. Yes, the humble faucet is often underestimated while it actually has the most crucial role in the kitchen. Water is an essential ingredient for almost all recipes and not only that, water is also important to clean and wash other food ingredients as well as cooking utensils. 

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Good quality faucet ensures proper supply of water in the kitchen and also ensure you can get the water and use it optimally for various kitchen works.

After learning about that information, you need to have a better appreciation to the kitchen faucet and when you are looking to do kitchen improvement, you need to make kitchen faucet among the top priorities. This item has been long been taken for granted and now it is the time to give it the respect it deserves. More importantly, having the right faucet will make your works in the kitchen even more efficient. Since the improvement isn’t only about improved functionality but also improved looks, many wondering about the classic elegant kitchen faucet bronze. Unfortunately, the majority of new faucet products are no longer made from bronze. No matter how beautiful it looks, bronze has been replaced by more durable yet more affordable materials. But don’t worry, there are modern kitchen faucets with bronze finishing for the same classic and elegant looks.

Beyond the look, there are several important factors you need to give more attention. These factors will determine whether you can find the right faucet to serve its purposes on the kitchen. The factors are:

Spout height and reach
The spout will determine how functional the faucet and how it can fit with the rest of sink area. Choose the one with suitable height and reach that it would ideally fit the sink and make it easier to do everything using the faucet.

Number of hole(s)
Normally, one hole is the most usual configuration. But if you want two handles or two faucets, you will need for that one hole configuration on the sink.

Number of handle(s)
Classic styled faucets have two handles and yes, it looks more symmetrical. But one handle would be more convenient and practical unless you need cold-hot water options. In this case, double handles would be the much better option.

Sprayer
Modern faucet today has the prayer to extend its reach. The type and the length of sprayer will be determined by what you more often will be working on the kitchen.

Valve
Valve mechanism opens and closes the water flow. There are different materials used for faucet valve. However, it is highly recommended to choose the faucet with a ceramic valve for long-term durability thus you won’t be dealing with the dripping faucet.

Mounting and sink configuration
No matter how good and expensive a kitchen faucet, it won’t be used with it doesn’t fit the sink mounting. Don’t forget to check the sink mounting and configuration to find the ideal kitchen faucet bronze.

Those factors above are the essential ones. The rest would your preferences and don’t forget, budget, to find the perfect kitchen faucet.