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Faucet favorites Today’s faucets are all about clean design, convenience and even connectivity
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By Susie Steckner
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hink simple lines and warm finishes at the bathroom sink. Or hard-working kitchen faucets with boosted spray power. Or “smart” shower tech that allows you to adjust water temperature remotely. Here’s what is trending and how to find the kitchen and bath faucetry that best fits your lifestyle. Design. Simplicity is the word of the day. “We see what we call ‘warm minimalism’ being the next emerging trend with a move toward simpler designs — clean aesthetic shapes that integrate natural materials and warm metal finish accents,” said Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, vice president of design for LIXIL Americas, which operates American Standard, a long-time leader in the kitchen and bath industry. The company’s new Studio S bathroom faucet collection, for instance, emphasizes simplicity in its organic design lines, he said. Finish. Homeowners are making a design statement in kitchens and bathrooms by using darker finishes such as matte black which creates drama and contrast, said Danielle Radic, an associate product manager for Moen, which touts itself as the “No. 1 faucet brand in North America”. Radic said the company’s Align suite offers a contemporary look and fresh design concept that works with many décor choices. “It’s often said the faucet is the jewelry of the sink and matte black creates a modern focal point,” she said. Handles. The once-popular twohandle or pull-out style faucets are being
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“It’s often said the faucet is the jewelry of the sink and matte black creates a modern focal point.” —Danielle Radic, Moen
said. A boosted stream can fill pots and pitchers faster while a powerful spray can cut clean-up time. Moen replaced with pull-down models in classic Connectivity. Moen has launched designs, L’Henaff said. These faucets the first Wi-Fi/cloud-based digital shower are sleekly styled and offer increased on the market, said Michael Poloha, a functionality with spray options and pause senior product manager for the company. features, he said. The U by Moen shower Convenience. Look for features allows users to precisely set that make your job in the kitchen shower temperature and easier. A touchless faucet, for other preferences using instance, quickly activates the either an in-shower flow of water. “It not only keeps digital controller or a the faucet cleaner but minimizes smartphone, he said. the spread of germs since you Lifestyle. Condon’t have to touch the faucet,” sider the ages and mobility said Tom Tylicki, a senior levels of family members when product manager for Moen. The selecting faucets, L’Henaff said. company’s “power boost” tech Look for models that are built can also ease the load to last to help avoid repair and in the kitchen, he replacement, he said. Think about American Standard
all-metal construction and washer-less ceramic disc valves to reduce maintenance in the future. Consider water-saving faucets for a “greener” home and reduced water and energy bills. American Standard and DXV offer high-efficiency 1.2 gallons per minute (gpm) flow models. Take your pick. Ready to dive in? Ask your builder about the best kitchen and bathroom faucet options to meet your needs.
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