I'm actually torn between a built in dispenser or having pretty bottle dispensers for dish soap and hand soap.

Sofar, can't seem to find a built in that will look good with my choices of either a Brizo Talo or Delta Trinsic Touch2O! As you can see even my faucet choices haven't jelled yet! :)

I really like vsalz's pretty soap dispensers! Wonder where she got them??
I still have an old blue wine bottle that I used to use for dish soap, maybe I'll pull it out again and see if I still like it!

I'm pretty sure I'm going with the chrome Brizo Solna, too, so thanks for pointing out the weird hole! It would probably be fine for dishwashing liquid that is either squirting onto a sponge or into something. I could see my kids turning it and using it as a weapon!

BTW, have you seen the Brizo Solna in person? I have tried to, but it's not around here yet.

mpagmom--I haven't seen it in person. But I had a fabulous Brizo faucet 2 faucets ago and it was great, I'm counting on it not disappointing. I like the way the sprayer goes up inside the neck and there is no visible "line" where the sprayer meets the faucet head. I know--file under TKO. Otherwise, I would just go with the Delta Trinsic. They seem very similar. The touch Solna will be out March 5th. I'm getting ready to order! I want the touch for the prep sink and the prep size for the bar sink, no touch. Actually, I think I should just go without the touch and do the foot pedal thingy (my mind is drawing a blank!!).

Maybe I'll investigate that.....

(the foot thingy, not my blank mind)

Bee

You're hilarious. It's called tapmaster I think. I've pretty much decided just to turn mine on the old-fashioned way. I usually just scooch it with the back of my hand when I have messy hands.

I also love the Solna's invisible sprayer and the fact that they have a prep-sink size. So you're going with regular size on your prep sink? I may have to actually think about this...

TAPMASTER!!!! THAT'S IT!!!!

But did you know there are quite a few competitors out there now for Tapmaster? hmmmm

And yes, I'm doing the regular size one on the island because...drumroll please....the Kohler Stages Sink arrived yesterday!!! It's a beast! I was all set to do the Ticor version, but Ticor was unable to tell me when Galaxy Tool Supply would get them back in stock, and suggested I consider another sink. I don't think they thought I'd go to a competitior!

(and my mind is a little fuzzy today since yesterday afternoon I whacked it on the sharp corner molding of the light rail in my sink. I still have a headache and a dent in my forehead!)

The Kohler Stages is impressive. Have fun with that! I hope someone answers your original question about soap dispensers...

We've got a Danze Parma.
Here's a not so great shot.

clarygrace, why not get the soap dispenser that coordinates with
the Brizo Talo? The hole points down towards the sink, and the
shape of the pump part, is kind of elegant.

This is the faucet and soap dispenser I'll be putting in the kitchen
of our new home.

Here is a link that might be useful: Brizo Talo & accessories

Hi Bee--Mom has the one you mentioned for the Solna and while I agreed with you from the pics, it works & looks fine with her faucet--she paired it with a Delta faucet. I just looked and the only photo I have that includes it is too far away to make it out clearly.

DH & I went round and round on the soap dispenser question--I was for, he was against. I finally put my foot down because I was tired of having the detergent on the counter--even in a pretty container. Even though we technically stored it under the counter, it always ended up on the counter & I just didn't want that in the new house. So we have one at both kitchen sinks + the laundry sink & I love it!

We put in this one from Luxart with our more modern style faucet...

I still like my motion-activated soap pump. :)

Breezygirl,
Everytime I see photos of your fab Kitchen , I drool over that little mauve plant. What is it called please.

I thought I posted this earlier but I guess I never did. I found another picture of the Brizo dispenser in a different finish that shows the soap comes out underneath as it should. There were also many favorable reviews. The only slight negatives were that it should extend out further (which is good to consider with any dispenser) and that it might need some sort of adapter if you have thick granite, or something like that. And, of course, it costs more than it should!

Most of the ones I have had clogged up. The Waterstone has been fine so far. I could tell a difference instantly as this one has some heft to it. It seems very well made. It came with three inserts. One says soap, another says lotion and the third is plain. Now I wish I had gotten two. Another for lotion. Also, this one does not need to be pumped several times to prime it like my last one.

Here is a link that might be useful: Waterstone soap dispenser

Thanks everybody for all the ideas.

Breezy, the Elkay is exactly the shape/style I'm looking for. Since I need 2, I'll have to do some searches on finding them at a good price. Is yours hooked up to a never m-t or does it have a large enough bottle? (sorry if I haven't said thanks directly to you lately, I am always very thankful for your input as well as everybody else's. I find myself doing the "thanks everybody" at the top of my responses. I figure most people don't even come back to the same thread once they have responded. You have been an enormous help with all of my questions! so Thank You!!!!)

The Waterstone one I found that also had an appropriate style for the faucet was also expensive.

I currently have a Danze dispenser. It has never had a problem, so it makes me think I should find one in their line. Will's looks good too.

It just drives me crazy that this little object can cost so much. But we we are driven nuts when they don't work. But from things I've read, money doesn't always buy you quality.

I have seen some Kohler & Moen soap dispenser's on eBay that have "the look". I'll have to check them out too.

Bee

Lyban--You are very sweet! I won that little gem as a table prize at our association meeting. I'm horrible at the names of annuals (show me a perennial or a shrub and Ill ID it easily) so I'll ask my cousin. Get back to you.

Bee--the Elkay is hooked up to a Nevermt. The soap reservoir seems large, but I had already ordered the two Nevermts for both sinks when the soap dispensers came so I used them anyway. Even with a decent sized reservoir, I never liked refilling it by hand.

Forgot to mention that there's a Tapmaster at that sink also. That was a splurge, but man oh man was it ever worth it. L-O-V-E that pricey little gadget. It doubles as a cool party trick, too.

You're welcome. ;-)

We got the Simple Human motion sensor dispensers and we love the concept. Our only problem was one broke a few days after we got it. The other is working fine 6 months later, but the bad one just does not work at all.
I like the look, it holds a lot of soap and the motion part is really nice.
I had wanted the Never MT but because of the configuration of our vintage sink and with not being able to cut holes in it (the plumber warned us against it) we had to put the drinking faucet on the side of our sink because the sink has its own bs for the wall mount regular faucet. Trying to fit a Never MT on the same side as the drinking faucet would block bringing dishes toward the sink and would have been crowded. Our soap dispenser is on a shelf over the sink.

Hi Bee,

Up for a drive? Because when I was looking at faucets last November, the Ferguson showroom in Cherry Hill, NJ had the Brizo Solna on display. Hopefully, they still do. Or better yet, a Ferguson closer to you.

BTW, I went to the Ferguson showroom specifically to see the Solna. I saw it, but thought it was the wrong model b/c I couldn't see the sprayer. That sprayer is really hidden away. I liked what I saw, but in the end went with the Delta Trinsic. Very happy w/ it. Hardly notice/see the spray button in the back.

I'm seriously thinking about that tapmaster breezy. Especially with the chrome faucets. Maybe we'll add them later, after we stop bleeding money!

dianalo, I've seen those. But I think I don't want something sitting out. I really like having the one that is mounted on the sink. I have seen some that might look good. It's amazing how many don't get good feedback though.

funnysunny, I will check out the Ferguson showroom near me. Thanks for that idea. Glad you like your Delta. Do you have the Touch faucet?

Thanks

No touch. In my prev kitchen, I had a version of the tapmaster. Tried it for awhile, but could never get used to it. I would instinctively shut the faucet off w the handle. Then the next time I would use the sink, I would repeatedly kick the toe plate before I realized I had turned off the faucet w the handle. However, it was a big hit w my friends. They loved using it.

I'm not sure if you've read bad reviews of the Elkay dispensers, but mine operate flawlessly. Couldn't be happier with them. Well, I guess I could be--if they were cheaper.....

Well, the good thing about a Tapmaster is that you can add it after the fact without trouble. (That's my kind of Christmas gift. :) )The little foot lever is easy to put in. I like that the Tapmaster can be disabled by kicking the lever all the way to one side or the other. Then you can use the faucet handle to turn the sink on/off as normal.

I also feel like I use less water for prepping than I would with a normal faucet. Instead of just running the water on as I run massive amounts of veggies through, I kick the water on and off as needed while my hands are busy with food.

We are putting in a waterstone soap dispenser.

breezy, the adding after idea is a thought. But my dh said "would you really want to cut a hole in the new cabinets? I think he'd prefer the cabinet maker to cut those holes! (he's very handy too, as evidenced by our diy current kitchen).

funny, thanks for the thoughts about the tapmaster and the touchless. I'm sure that will be me! Do you know if the Delta or Brizo can be mounted with the handle on either side?

a2gemini, the waterstone is beautiful.

I'm not sure.

Bee
Thanks!
Can't wait until we get started but getting nervous.
Let me know what you decide on a soap dispenser.
My decision was based on DH being a bit OCD and washes his hands as much as Howard Hughs!
Good luck

Thanks for this thread. I have been looking for soap dispensers this whole week (after deciding on the Brizo Talo faucet) I've almost purchased 2 compatible Brizo dispensers a couple of different times until I came across mostly bad reviews on them. I was going to take my chances since I liked the style but then decided to look at the Elkay of Breeezy's and the Graff that was highly recommended on another thread. Too bad they were out of my price point.... I couldn't bear to spend that much on these accessories! My little update is budget!

So, today I found 2 Kraus stainless dispensers on Amazon's warehouse deals (open packaging?) for the price of one. Spoke with Amazon, was assured that I had 30 days to decide if I liked to return and the Kraus warranty so I went for it. I think It resembles the Elkay.

Granite, Check. Sink, Check. Faucet, check. Dispensers, check....It feels good to just make a decision so you can move on to the next! Off to the appliance forum!

I was just wondering if someone could sum up the pros and cons of a soap dispenser in general? All I can think of is
pro:
1)soap will stop dripping on the counter and will drip in the sink instead
2)one less thing to clutter my counter
con:
1)is this a rip off when it would cost $2 for a plastic soap bottle?
2)just another thing to break
TIA.