No matter if you’re talking about kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations or any other type of home improvement project, there will always be trends that you’ll take into consideration when making design or purchasing selections. At the same time, everyone has their own personal preferences and several of these projects around the house will allow you the opportunity to let your imagination run. Nonetheless, being a plumbing contractor that offers a wide variety of plumbing services (including new installations and even roughing in new bathrooms), we come across a lot of various design selections and as such, are able to witness what some of the trendy items are!
When it comes to installing new plumbing fixtures or embarking on a bathroom/kitchen remodel, chances are homeowners will be either looking to improve the appearance or the functionality of their home (or a combination of the two). Here on our plumbing blog, we like to provide homeowners with tips to help you not only have a better understanding of your plumbing system, but also know what to look for when starting any new project! As hinted at above, this week’s blog post will be geared towards trends in the plumbing industry and in particular, the faucet market. With that all being said, let’s now discuss some faucet trends!
Matte Black is Still a Go-To Finish
As you can likely guess, the faucet is one example of a plumbing fixture where appearance comes into play in the purchasing process. With so many different styles, types and brands available nowadays, homeowners have plenty of options to choose from. Since appearance can affect which faucet you purchase, you’re likely going to want something that blends in seamlessly with the rest of the space, right? This includes the countertops, sinks, other appliances and so on.
So…what faucet finish should you be considering? There’s definitely a few options that tend to be most popular, but there’s also nothing wrong with browsing through the various possibilities. In any case, one that seems to consistently maintain its status as a fan favorite is matte black. For a faucet, a matte black finish is unique in that it instantly catches your attention thanks to its potential presence as a contrasting color to your sink. Maintenance is another common topic of discussion on our plumbing blog too. As a homeowner, odds are you don’t want to spend more time than is absolutely necessary to maintain your plumbing system. Would you agree with that? In terms of faucets, one area where maintenance is involved would be in relation to how often the faucet needs to be cleaned. After all, you don’t want to have a stunning faucet installed and then its appearance quickly deteriorates due to a lack of cleaning. Well, the ease of maintenance is one thing people love about matte black. It’s easy to clean and doesn’t show water spots or fingerprints as easily.
In order for something to truly be considered a “trend,” it has to be popular and widely used. That’s easy for matte black faucets thanks to their versatility. With an undeniably sleek appearance, matte black can mesh seamlessly with many countertop and sink colors/designs. Likewise, matte black faucets can also work with plenty of different themes as well, such as classic and modern set-ups. Truth be told, we don’t see the matte black trend leaving anytime soon!
Innovation and Plumbing
This can be said about countless other industries, but brands are consistently working to figure out ways to improve their products through innovation. These innovative practices are no different when it comes to faucets. Having been in the plumbing world for more than a few years now, we’ve had the opportunity to witness many of these changes firsthand. With this blog post being solely focused on faucets, we wanted to highlight a few ways in which innovation has impacted faucets and in turn, brought about new trends.
Although they do come at a higher price tag, one trend that we could see gradually grow in popularity with kitchen faucets are the voice-activated features. These definitely make life a little easier in the kitchen, as you can have the faucet perform specific tasks (such as “dispense 1 cup of water”). You’ll also notice that many of these “smart” faucets can be paired with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
While it may not be nearly as popular as the voice-activated features or touchless faucets in general, there is a chance for some future trends to become quite popular thanks to various technological advances. One example of this could just be the implementation of water filtration and even having the opportunity to make adjustments to the water being dispensed. Take a look at this faucet from GROHE HERE. It not only allows you to have easy access to chilled, filtered water, but also medium sparkling water and sparkling water. How cool is that? If you’re looking for faucet innovation at its finest, check that one out!
Simplicity with Bathroom Faucets
With so many options at your disposal when evaluating potential faucets, it can certainly feel a little bit overwhelming. There are simply so many styles, finishes, brands, and types of faucets. Especially if you don’t already have a brand or finish in-mind, you could very well find yourself sifting through pages upon pages of different faucets. We’ve already highlighted a few trends throughout this blog post, but our final one will focus on bathroom faucets. With many of the popular kitchen faucets that you’ll see nowadays, you’ll likely notice they generally have some added pizzazz in comparison to bathroom faucets. After all, they’re on full display right there in the kitchen and can be easily seen by your guests. With that in mind, the final trend that we’ll highlight today is the simplicity element that often accompanies bathroom faucets.
While you can certainly get creative with handle types or finishes to match the overall aesthetic/design of the other elements, bathroom faucets are generally a little more simpler than kitchen faucets. Does this mean you have to go with something basic? Absolutely not and some may opt to purchase a slightly more luxurious faucet for their master bathroom. However, as you start searching through bathroom faucets in comparison to kitchen faucets, you’ll notice the bathroom options generally take a more simplistic approach.
Professional Faucet Repair/Installation Services in Kansas City
Without a doubt, faucets are something we deal with on a daily basis here at Stine-Nichols Plumbing. Whether it be repairing existing faucets, installing new ones or anything else, we’ve had the opportunity to work with many different types and brands of faucets. As evidenced by this blog post, there are a number of different trends that have grown in popularity throughout the faucet world. After all, the faucet is the perfect example of a plumbing fixture where appearance plays a role in the purchasing process. Thanks to the plethora of quality options, homeowners can take their time evaluating potential faucets in order to find one that fits their vision for the space.
If you ever need any suggestions on which brands you should consider for your bathroom or kitchen faucets, we would be happy to do just that! Our team has had the opportunity to work with faucets manufactured by all of the major brands, so we feel confident in our ability to provide recommendations here! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at (816) 348-3481 to speak with a member of our team.