Convenience in the Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen can be an intimidating project.  With so many components to fix up, it can be tough deciding where to start.  One approach is to first upgrade the big appliances, since they’re often considered the centerpieces of the kitchen.  But most people only use their ovens or dishwashers a few times a week, at most.  Why not start with a part of your kitchen that you probably use multiple times a day, but maybe haven’t put much thought into?


Yes, we’re talking about the kitchen sink.  More specifically, that protruding piece that sends water into your hands, pots, and all else that finds its way under it – the faucet.  We often think of faucets as boring, standard tools, just there to redirect water coming from the pipes below.  This might have been true in the past, but as technology improves, so do all of the things we use – even those we tend to think as classic and never changing.

In this article, we’ll discuss three different kitchen faucets that solve similar problems in clever ways.  The first problem you may experience often is dealing with a crowded sink.  Many kitchen sinks have a centerset faucet with two handles and a spout between them.  In a kitchen, it’s also useful to have a spray option to best clean those very dirty dishes.  You usually want to keep soap nearby, maybe both dish and hand soap.  And don’t forget the towels.  And the brushes and sponges.  And that dish that’s been sitting around for who knows how long or why…

Consider clearing some space with the elegant Bellera pull-down faucet by Kohler.  No, it won’t move that annoying dish or the towels, but it will take care of several other issues.  First, there is only one handle, and it’s on the faucet itself.  Imagine looking at that sink with nothing next to the spout except space (and maybe some sponges in a tidier layout).  Now imagine even more space because that sprayer isn’t sitting next to sink anymore either.  Instead, it’s already connected to the end of the faucet.  Beyond having a simple spray function, the Bellera spray head separates from the spout and extends via a long hose so you can spray anything you need, anywhere it is.  You can even find a small matching soap pump from Kohler so you can get rid of grimy, disposable plastic bottles on your counter.  With a compact, sleek faucet, your kitchen will suddenly feel bigger, cleaner, and a little classier.

The sleek and simple Bellera pull-out faucet packs a punch.

Having a spray head attached to the spout is certainly convenient, but what if you don’t have enough hands to use it?  When you have a large or heavy dish, sometimes one hand has to hold the dish, the other holds the sponge, and just when you’re about to start, you realize the water doesn’t reach the spot you need cleaned.  Unless you’re an acrobat and can aim the spray head with your foot, it can be a tricky situation.  Now it’s time to say goodbye to that problem and hello to the Karbon articulating kitchen faucet, another fantastic innovation from Kohler.  This faucet has five pivoting joints that allow it to move in any direction you need.  Once moved, the spout stays in the set direction, leaving your hands free to clean that oddly shaped dish or fill that giant pot that normally wouldn’t fit under the spout.  The water flow can be easily switched from a gentle stream to a powerful spray, so you once again don’t need an extra spray head.  While the handle isn’t on the spout, it is rather small, and both the spout and handle can be mounted on the wall to keep your counter even cleaner.  With the sophisticated look of the Karbon faucet, your sink can even become a talking piece upon entering your kitchen.  How’s that for a kitchen upgrade?

The Karbon articulating faucet brings flexibility to your kitchen.

One of the great things about the Karbon is how it becomes hands free once the spout position is chosen.  Well, you still need your hands to turn off the handle, so it’s not completely hands free.  But it’s as close as it gets, right?  WRONG!  While Kohler certainly brings top notch faucets to the table, the most recent revolution in faucet technology is brought to you by Delta in the form of Touch2O.  Touch2O technology brings you the ultimate hands-free faucet experience (that is, until we start to see voice activated faucets).  Nobody likes to grab the faucet handle when their hands are busy holding a heavy pot or covered in cookie dough.  With Touch2O technology you can turn the water on or off by simply touching anywhere on the spout or the handle with your hand, wrist, or any other part of your body that’s available.  Not only will you avoid messy handles, but Touch2O makes it easier to save water, since you won’t have to grab and turn the handle every time you want the water off.  Touch2O even comes on some of Delta’s pull-out faucets for added flexibility.  Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Keep your faucet clean with Touch2O technology.

These are only three of the great faucets out there that can help enhance your kitchen.  With such great new possibilities out there to make your kitchen as convenient as can be, there hasn’t been a better time than now to replace that faucet.  Whether it’s saving space, increasing flexibility, or keeping the kitchen clean, there’s a solution out there that’s perfect for you.  And the best part is that you don’t have to sacrifice style.  In fact, these three faucets will bring class and style to any kitchen they’re put in.

So what are you waiting for?  Take a look around and imagine what your new kitchen can be.