Please help me select the right size faucet for my sink!

6 years ago

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I'm purchasing a Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet for a 30"wide X9"deep Kohler apron sink. The outside apron of the sink is 7"height. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding between the standard (5800) or extended reach (5700) version of the faucet. I want a clean look, with the faucet to be a centerpiece in the kitchen, but I don't want it to look disproportionately large for the sink or area. The total cabinet depth is 25" and the sink is in front of a small (34" wide) window. The kitchen is a NYC apt with an L shape (no island). The dimensions of the two faucets are below. Does anyone have practical advice on which is a better fit for the sink? I used hangers to create the profiles as I'd read someone on here had done, but I still am confused! The photos below are of the taller faucet and the sink. Thanks so much!!

Waterstone 5700 Specifications:

Overall Height: 21 1/4"
Spout Reach: 11"
Spout Height: 7 3/4"

Waterstone 5800 Specifications:

Overall Height: 17"
Spout Reach: 9"
Spout Height: 7 3/4"

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DR4
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6 years ago

Faucet is in...thank you all for your help selecting size. I think either could have worked but am happy with how this came out.

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Fori
6 years ago
Visually they will be pretty much the same. Functionally, go big. I'm short and spout reach is always the most important feature to me. You want this to be a centerpiece, so don't wimp out on a few inches.
dan1888
6 years ago
Buy both and return the one you feel doesn't fit for you in your space.
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chispa
6 years ago
If you plan on having a pendant above the sink, I would choose the shorter faucet.

I went a bit too tall with my main kitchen faucet ... they don't look that tall in the store displays! I now need to buy another pendant light with a different size/shape to fit the space better.
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chispa
6 years ago
"Buy both and return the one you feel doesn't fit for you in your space."

Check the return policy first. So many of these items are now special order , you don't want to be stuck with a 25% restocking fee.
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redsilver
6 years ago
If you are too high above the sink the falling water will SPLASH out of your not very deep sink and make a mess. But the faucet that puts the water at the height for your purpose...or maybe get a deeper sink?
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Debbi Washburn
6 years ago
Is your sink in front of the window? If there is a cabinet across you need to be careful of the height. Also - how deep is that sink front to back ( just the bowl ) ? 11" spout reach will come out pretty far into the sink.... do a comparison to what you have now so you have a comparison....
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DR4
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you all for comments. These are custom order finishes so I need to make a decision now. The splashing height is the exact same for both—7.75” above counter. The sink depth is already decided as part of the specs for the cabinets. So it sounds like there is a slight preference for the larger from a visual and convenience perspective?
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dan1888
6 years ago
I prefer the smaller one for your design if you can only order one.
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kelleg69
6 years ago
Personally, I don't really like the look of super tall faucets. I would go for the shorter, but that is just my opinion.
Fori
6 years ago
They're both super tall.

Stand at your current counter and draw the proposed sink to scale, draw in your faucet hole, and see where the spout will end up. If both spout are good and don't make you stretch, then either will work.

Does the big one have a longer hose and if so, will it reach the cooktop? (Small kitchen potfiller!)
Anne Duke
6 years ago
Go for the one with shorter reach. That’s an apron sink which will put you several inches closer to the faucet. Also, the narrower reach will put the flow closer to the drain. I think it’ll be more proportionate to the sink. Either one will produce some splash you’ll but with the narrower reach it will likely go backwards rather than on you. High arc faucets are pretty, but when I replace mine it’ll be with a lower faucet.
wilson853
6 years ago
That looks really beautiful with your stone!
kingadrian
6 years ago
The waterstone faucet looks so beautiful. I have been wanting one but the price is out of my range :(
gm_tx
6 years ago
Wow, looks beautiful! Which size did you end up selecting? (Sorry if I missed that above ... ?)

Also, if you don't mind sharing, what are your countertops? They're gorgeous!
DR4
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6 years ago
Thank you @gm_tx. I went with standard height, the 5800 series. Counters are Calacatta Vagli that I got a great deal on (prob bc they were 2cm and I bought two thin half slabs which worked since I didn’t have an island.) So happy with how they turned out as I kept doubting my decision (had been debating btwn those and 3cm Imperial Danby.). I’m almost done with the kitchen and will post after pics with the hardware and range installed.
Laura Grosmaire
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Gorgeous faucet! The thin slab works fine with your white cabinets, the thickness isn't highlighted by contrast. What kind of accessories will you be using? Really good job!
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DR4
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6 years ago
I appreciate the compliments @Laura. This was my first reno and I picked everything myself and was really worried about it all coming together! I’m using tarnished brass hardware from Classic brass that is similar to the faucet. The range and hood are navy and brushed brass. I will incorporate navy into the window cornices and banquette seating. Floors are a marbled cork plank that has similar pattern as the stone.
gm_tx
6 years ago
I'd love to see photos once the space is complete! Sounds beautiful!
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