Kitchen Faucets ( 25 photos )

Kitchen is traditionally one of the main consumers of water in the apartment.That is why a kitchen plumbing imposed strict requirements .First of all, wash and mixers kitchen must be reliable in operation, easy to maintain and strong enough.In addition, the mixer along with the sink has to create a harmonious whole, properly fitting into the selected kitchen interior you.

How to choose the kitchen faucet

selection and installation of the mixer for the kitchen - a serious matter, because we will open this topic in more detail.And how to choose a faucet many dishes can be difficult due to lack of knowledge of their technical features, here we will talk about a few of their forms depending on the inclusion of water ways, the height of the location, turning radius, functionality, design, manufacturer.

water enable a method of kitchen faucets are divided into:

• proximity;
• dvuhventilnye;
• single lever.

dvuhventilnye fit perfectly into the classic kitchen solid interior, but they are in great demand not used recently.

Kitchen Faucets dvuhventilnye

single-lever mixers are the most comfortable in the kitchen, as they allow you to quickly and easily control the temperature and water flow capacity.

Single lever kitchen faucet

Contactless and all are exotic - in which water begins to flow only in the hands of a special presentation to the built-in photocell.These mixers are perfectly suited for the kitchen in the style of hi-tech and ecological style.Moreover, they significantly reduce the water consumption.

Proximity kitchen faucet

design kitchen mixers differ from mixers in the bathroom shaped spout.The stream of water here should fall clearly into the center of the bottom of the kitchen sink, or with a very small margin of error.It is best to choose a faucet spout with an average lifting height - as a stream of water will not be sprayed, and under it will be convenient to work with.To select a suitable height should be based on the amount of washing for the kitchen.

mixer on the counter

Another technical feature that must be considered when choosing kitchen faucets, it is the radius of the turn - what it will be higher, the better.

It is also convenient to use the kitchen faucets with integrated switches for dishwashing machines or other appliances working with a set of water.Such a mixer protects against leaks and saves on additional laying water pipes in the apartment.Also note the model with built-in water filter: they are just two of the spout: for normal and for drinking water, which is also convenient.

Kitchen faucets photo

Another important point - the nozzle design.In modern mixers have the opportunity to immediately include 2 water flow regime - a stronger pressure and easy nozzle-shower for bathing delicate berries.

Kitchen faucets photo

choosing a mixer, and then consider how you will install it - the wall, built into the sink or countertop in the kitchen.

Kitchen faucet with shower on the countertop

Recently, a fairly large variety of such models.Typically, this pull-out faucets with a watering can shower.Such attachment can be easily irrigate any number of dishes or to wash a lot of vegetables from all sides.

There are several kinds of kitchen faucet with shower.First of all, it is a mixer with a flexible hose, which is stored in the sink, and by sticking only outside leechki head.The convenience of this model is undeniable, as it fits perfectly even in a retro style, and does not interfere under the arms while working.

Kitchen faucet with separate shower

Kitchen faucet with separate shower in the sink

There are also models where the nozzle showers moves out of the mixer (or mixer nozzle body).

Mixer showers Kitchen Photo

Mixer showers Kitchen

There are also models in which the hose from the watering can is fixed to a holder attached to the body of the mixer.

Kitchen taps with shower

Kitchen taps with shower

Kitchen taps with shower

mixer-shower kitchen with watering can is very easy to manage, so it is becoming more popular among the people,who love to live comfortably.

manufacturers Kitchen mixers

In any case, the answer to the question of what is best mixers for the kitchen, there will be universal - it all depends on your personal requirements to it.The only thing that we recommend to you, so it is best to purchase only mixers cuisine - products from reputable manufacturers in Europe, which offer only quality products.For example, a large number of positive reviews have Grohe faucets for the kitchen, as well as other plumbing this company.No less interesting model of Italian companies manufacturing mixers Nicolazzi, Carlo Frattini, Zucchetti, as well as the German Hansa, Hansgrohe and many others.

Red mixers Zucchetti Kitchen

Nicolazzi faucets for kitchen

Kitchen Faucets in the interior

If you have decided on the functional characteristics, you should also pay sufficient attention to the selection of the design of your kitchen faucet.

First of all, the mixer should be combined with a sink.This tandem has to be drawn from similar material, or in the same style.

Kitchen Faucets in the interior

Then pay attention to the location of the knobs and levers.For the kitchen in a retro style or classic style fit "vintage" mixers with two levers or decorative crane situated on a tube mixer.These levers can be placed outside the body of the mixer and placed in a small decorative base on either side of the drain pipe.

Kitchen Faucets dvuhventilnye

single-lever mixers are also presented in a variety of models - as a rule, the control lever is located above or on the side or even in the form of a small switch.

Single lever kitchen faucet bronze

mixer tube itself can be performed in a classical style (round shape, smooth lines, classic design), and the deliberate techno style - clean lines, a minimum of details and embellishments.

Modern Kitchen Faucets

Ideally, the material from which is made the kitchen faucet, should be easy to clean.Typically, this chrome or brushed steel.These mixers are universal, they are adapted to any style.

Modern Kitchen Faucets

Also note the faucets made of copper or bronze, mixers with the "gild".Perfectly fit into the austere interior and black kitchen faucet.

black kitchen faucet

kitchen faucet bronze

Remember that before, how to choose a faucet cuisine, you should determine its ease of operation and attractive appearance of the working area.