Kitchen faucet colors: varieties and tips for choosing

Today, the range of materials and furniture for the kitchen has no boundaries, allowing you to use interesting color solutions. Dull brownish shades of the same type are a thing of the past. Furniture fronts and countertops are striking in the variety of colors and textures. Manufacturers of sinks and faucets are not lagging behind: in addition to the usual silver-chrome-plated options, they offer a whole palette of colors.

Everyday use in the kitchen of an appliance such as a mixer makes special attention to its reliability. There is no need to put design above the technological properties of the device. Give preference to trusted manufacturers, which have a serious filling and a high-quality basis hidden behind a bright shell, and paid no less attention to ergonomics and durability than to external flashiness.

High quality metals and alloys are used for the mixer base. Options from bronze, copper, brass are considered one of the most durable. A good mixer is always heavy enough. The lightweight model can be made of silumin (an alloy of aluminum with silicon). It is cheap, resistant to corrosion, but fragile and can crack from changes in water pressure.

Galvanization allows you to get a mixer from ordinary stainless steel in gold, bronze or reddish vintage copper.The coatings not only give an interesting appearance and color, but also prolong the life of the mechanism, which is constantly in contact with water. In addition to galvanic spraying, they are used:

• composites - they allow you to create a complete set with sinks made of artificial stone and ceramics;
• colored polymers - matt or glossy powder coating is applied by thermal painting or enameling.

Leading manufacturers are often equipped with their own laboratories, where work is underway to improve the properties of such coatings. One of the innovative developments is the Silgranit of the German company Blanco - composite material made of granite granules and acrylic resins.

The high proportion of granite chips makes the surface of the sink and mixer very durable, resistant to scratches, aggressive environments and temperatures. The texture of the coating is smooth, sanded, similar to polished stone. Popular colors: "Dark Rock", "Jasmine", "Muscat"... Faucets look interesting, where a combination of composite and metal elements is used.

It's great if you already have a project where a professional designer, using catalogs of finishing materials and plumbing fixtures, thought over both the color scheme and the combination of textures. If you are doing repairs yourself, you can find many interesting options on the Internet or use ready-made combinations in kitchen furniture salons as an idea. Consultants of such stores will always come to the rescue, do not be afraid to ask them for advice.

Decide what is close to you: classic or hi-tech, a riot of colors or monochrome. The mixer may not stand out from the general range of the room, but may become the only bright spot. For example, in a brutal loft-style kitchen, concrete or brick walls and cold metal surfaces are the perfect backdrop for a red faucet. It will be a daring and non-trivial decision.

The combination of the color of the mixer and the countertop looks good. A terracotta worktop and the same faucet plus a black or bronze-colored sink look rich and stylish. Or a light green faucet echoes the same shade of acrylic kitchen unit facades.

Most often, the color of the mixer matches the sink perfectly. Their materials must match or blend harmoniously. Today, many are abandoning the boring silver stainless steel sinks, but a bright mixer (for example, an inexpensive model from China Frud of an unbroken purple color) will take an accent on itself and refresh the familiar look of the sink... Of course, it is necessary to repeat the color of the mixer in some details of the furnishings: hang accessories in the same shade on the hooks of the wall railing or update the dining group, since metal and plastic chairs are available in a wide range of colors.

Steel sink can look unusual too - thanks to the titanium plating, it easily turns into gold or bronze. Choosing a kitchen faucet in such shades is also not difficult. For a harmonious interior, it is desirable that the handles of furniture or elements of household appliances are matched to the tone.

For sinks made of natural stone or artificial porcelain stoneware, it is not difficult to find a mixer that repeats the texture and color. The Russian manufacturer Gerdamix specializes in painting stone faucets. Beige, brown, coffee, gray, latte, sand - the most complex tones can be sprayed in the laboratory of this company. The company's technologists monitor the plumbing market and replenish the color range depending on the novelties of well-known brands, confidently declaring that they will be able to make a mixer with an identical color to most of the sinks and countertops on sale.

Mixers of any type of control are presented today in all kinds of shades. Traditional two-valve valves do not have such a wide range of colors. More often found: bronze, copper, gold and their combinations. Often the metal is artificially aged, creating the effect of “an object with a history”. The so-called antique bronze or patinated dark copper is very popular. These and other classic solutions fit perfectly into retro interiors.

Black and white two-valve mixers with chrome elements look gorgeous, for example, snow-white model of the Swiss brand KorDi White Calcium White / Chrome... Noble matt black combined with muted gold used in the Brimix 1075 faucet will create a complete ensemble with an anthracite sink and granite countertop. Additional charm is provided by the use of enamel or porcelain inserts: white, colored or finely painted valves and levers look wonderful with metal spouts.

A Provence style kitchen is perfectly complemented by a mixer that looks like a ceramic, for example, dyed in the color "Champagne" or muted light green tones "Sahara" and "Safari" (Lava brand models).

Laconic single-lever mixers will fit into any modern interior styletherefore can be made in all imaginable colors. And if the desired option is not found on sale, then firms that offer services for painting sanitary ware in the colors of the RAL palette will come to the rescue. The guarantee for such spraying is about 8 years.

Long, flexible spout faucets are gaining popularity, which is made in the form of a silicone tube, which allows you to comfortably draw water into a tall vase or direct the stream to any part of the sink. Silicone elements of such designs can be of the most cheerful colors: blue, turquoise, pink, yellow, green.

Taking care of your colored faucets is not particularly difficult.

Colored mixers have been mass-produced since the 70s of the last century. Italians have long been the leaders in the furniture and sanitary ware market. They have always set the bar high, creating products that are impeccable in reliability and bold in design.

Today, color mixers are produced in many countries. Inexpensive, but outwardly attractive models are made by China, often repeating the most successful examples of leading European firms. Interesting options can be found at manufacturers from Turkey and the Czech Republic... Premium quality distinguishes products from Germany and Spain.

Works will become an exquisite decoration of the kitchen Japanese brand Omoikiri Shinagawa or Italian manufacturer Giulini Rubinetteria... These are true masterpieces of engineering and design. Decent faucets at the European level makes Russian firm Dr. Gans and other domestic companies.

A colored faucet can complement the overall color scheme of the kitchen or become a highlight of the interior. Do not be afraid to experiment: if you want to wash dishes in a good mood - install a mixer in your favorite light green or orange color and enjoy!

An overview of Blanco color faucets for the kitchen in the video.