by Mubanga Sampa 
The kitchen faucet is the most frequently used device in the home. For example in food preparation, to wash your dishes and silverware, and to rinse off your hands. Modern kitchen faucets offer exciting new features and enhanced functionality. In fact, modern kitchen faucets are designed to provide ease of use and years of trouble-free operation. With this in mind, your kitchen faucets should be a mix of innovation, style and functionality to meet the demands of your household. Because kitchen faucets do so much for the family, it is only fitting that homeowners put a lot of consideration into selecting the right one. Let’s take a look at the different types of faucets for your kitchen.
Considerations before picking kitchen faucets
1. Selecting the right kitchen faucets
Before choosing a kitchen faucet, you should consider how you use your faucet on a daily basis. Ensure that your kitchen faucets are not only stylish and trendy but also meet all your needs. Invest in faucets that reliably give you water, in the temperature and flow pressure you demand via simple manipulation.
2. Kitchen faucets by fit and finish
Knowing your sink’s configuration and how many holes are in your sink or counter is also an important consideration. When choosing the finish for your kitchen faucet, consider a finish that complements your kitchen’s decor and coordinates with your lighting and appliances.
The different types of faucets for your kitchen
Single-hole faucet
Let’s start by looking at the single-hole faucet. A single-hole faucet is more about the installation functionality than anything else. As the name suggests, only one hole in the sink or countertop is needed to accommodate the entire fixture. The faucet consists simply of an arching spout, where the water comes out, and a control handle. However, there are plenty of variations in design for a single-hole faucet that can add helpful features, such as a pull-down head, an aerator, or even water filtration.
Pull-out faucet
In this faucet style, the head of the spout can be detached from the main stem and used freely to twist and bend. Pull-out faucets allow for a wide range of motion for the detachable head, which usually offers a typical flow or a spray option. Typically, pull-out faucets have one handle, so you can adjust flow and temperature with one hand while using the pull-out function with the other.
Two-handle faucet
Two-handle faucets have separate handles for hot and cold water in addition to the spout. The water is mixed in the spout, but users have the ability to only use either the hot or cold water as desired. Again, this style of faucet can accommodate additional features depending on the design.
Pre-rinse
Similar to a pull-out faucet but more limited in its range, a pre-rinse faucet has a detachable head that moves directly down from the spout. Although the versatility of movement is usually significantly less than the pull-out faucet, there are advantages to pre-rinse faucets.
Touchless faucets
These motion detection faucets will begin pouring water at the wave of a hand, so you don’t have to touch any hardware. They work by a tiny sensor that activates the water flow when a hand or pot is waved in front of it. The top-notch hands-free or touchless faucets deliver not only a whole different level of convenience, but also an awe-inspiring appearance.
Smart faucets
A smart faucet will listen to you when you tell it to turn on the water. Moreover, it will find a particular temperature and dispense a certain amount. Smart faucets come with digital displays that show you the water temperature as well as water-saving features. In addition, combo smart faucets allow for completely hands-free operation. However, keep in mind that this faucet is definitely not a DIY install. It requires professional installation, replacement and repairs.
