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What kitchen faucet do you like better?Please help!

14 years ago

http://www.thefind.com/hardware/browse-blanco-terra-single-lever

http://www.nationalbuildersupply.com/Products.aspx?Product=Elkay_LK2544&Finish=Chrome

Hello and thank you to everyone who has helped me out before! We have white cabinetry, hardwood floors, white sink and either a soapstone or black honed granite countertop. I don't want it to look too country or too modern but I think these faucets add a fun twist to the room (even if they are a bit country). I prefer the look of the elkay but it doesn't have a side spray. I can't seem to find one on the internet and if I do eventually find a sidespray it will increase the price of this faucet. The blanco is nice and simple but I don't like the thick base. However, it is in our price range (on Ebay, I shop it often with no problems). Also, will the satin nickel match stainless steel appliance? What faucet do you like better and why? Thank you for your help.

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nesting12
14 years ago
I like the Elka. I can't really explain why!

Satin nickel and chrome both look fine with stainless IMO.
nesting12
14 years ago
PS If I had a more transitional space I would use the Kohler Parq. I think it is the cutest-looking faucet. It doesn't look that much like the ones you picked, but it's something else to look at!
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megpie77
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you! Nesting12 I really like the kohler parq but my husband doesn't like that style. That style was my first choice. The reason I am chosing between the two I mentioned is because we will have a raised bar behind the sink and I don't want the faucet to be higher than the bar.

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