Which mixer to choose for a kitchen?

Do you want to know which faucet to choose for a kitchen? You don't know what the criteria are for choosing a kitchen faucet? 

This article is made for you!

With all the different faucets for the kitchen available on the market, one is inevitably lost, and it is important to give the main criteria to consider when making your purchase. 

So in this article, we will see:  

• Choosing a mixer or a faucet
• All the possible features of a faucet
• Choosing the right material for your water faucet
• The different styles of faucets
• Faucet: the different spouts
• Recognizing a quality faucet

Let's go, here we go!

Kitchen faucet: mixer or faucet? 

There are 2 types of kitchen faucets: mixer or kitchen faucet, which you need to know to make the right choice of kitchen faucet. 

Both have their own characteristics, which we will present to you here. 

The mixer

The mixer is the standard faucet, with which you can easily adjust the temperature of the water and the flow with a single lever. 

The temperature is usually adjusted from left to right and the water flow from top to bottom. 

It is the simplest model to use and the one that is found in almost all houses. 

The faucet 

The faucet is the traditional faucet, with 2 heads, which are used to adjust the cold water and hot water. By simultaneously activating these two handles, you can adjust the temperature and flow.

The main advantage of this type of faucet is that it is very trendy for a vintage/old-fashioned decoration. 

The different possible features of a mixer 

A mixer can have different features depending on the models. 

Rotating spout 

If you have two sinks, you need a faucet with a rotating spout to be able to wash your 2 sinks. 1 fixed spout will not be enough in this case. 

You will also need to choose the height of your spout, which must be measured according to the depth of the sink. 

Mixer with a sprayer 

Another very practical type of mixer is the mixer with a sprayer. It is now present in many homes, and for good reason, it is very practical for washing dishes or cleaning food. 

The sink sprayer also has several operating modes, such as a classic jet or a shower jet for example.

Folding faucet 

If your faucet is in front of your window, a folding faucet is the best solution for you. The foldable and unfoldable faucet is very practical because it has a neck that can tilt. Thus, you can open your window without any problem. 

Mixer with aerator

The aerator is a small part that is fixed to the end of the mixer or faucet. This part allows for a regular flow of water by incorporating air into the water, and thus limiting the amount of water used. 

→ You save water this way!

Materials for your kitchen faucet 

The choice of material for your kitchen faucet is obviously something important. 

You must choose the material of your faucet according to the maintenance. 

We advise you to choose it in stainless steel or chrome, which are much easier to maintain and more resistant than faucets with colored finishes. 

Then there is also the design that comes into play. You have to find a faucet that matches the decoration of your house. 

There are many materials that will meet your needs, such as copper or brass, which are very trendy materials but require more maintenance. 

Faucets for a kitchen: the different styles

Finally, let's talk about the different styles of faucets. 

In general, we distinguish 2 types of designs: modern design and vintage design. 

The contemporary faucet has been very trendy in recent years, with the arrival of kitchens with a sleek style. 

We therefore advise you to choose a faucet in stainless steel, brushed steel, shiny chrome or others, all with sleek lines to be a real decorative element in your modern kitchen. 

The vintage faucets, on the other hand, are often associated with a sink in natural stone or ceramic. So you should favor finishes in bronze, copper, or brass, so that they can match well with the rest of your vintage kitchen.

The types of spouts for your faucet 

The choice of the spout of your faucet is also essential for the design of your faucet:  

• Fused spout: spout and body of the faucet are one for a designer model
• High spout: U-shaped or C-shaped 
• Inclined spout: angles with rounded shapes 
• Gooseneck spout: long spout that plunges into the sink
• Adjustable spout: spout that can tilt (see above in the article)

There are obviously many other types of spouts. 

Choosing a quality faucet 

The price of a faucet can vary from one model to another, but it is not necessarily a guarantee of quality. 

There are a few details to look at to ensure the quality of the faucet. 

Quality certification 

To check the quality of a faucet, make sure it carries the NF logo, which certifies the quality of its manufacture and product performance. 

ACS marking 

The ACS marking is proof that the kitchen faucet has been officially approved by the General Directorate of Health. 

E.A.U classification

The E.A.U classification certifies the proper functioning of your faucet, with: