Over the past few years, vessel faucets have steadily increased in popularity. There are a few great companies that make vessel sink faucets, including Pegasus, Danze, and Moen. Traditionally designed for use with sinks in the kitchen or bathroom, vessel faucets are beginning to appear in the bathtub and shower markets as well.
If you are contemplating buying a vessel sink faucet, you have probably already figured out that you have a few different materials to choose from. Whether you decide upon a bronze, nickel, brass, pewter, chrome, or stainless steel fixture, your new faucet is guaranteed to be a stylish new addition to any kitchen or bathroom.

When you are picking out your new vessel sink faucets, you should be conscious of the style of the room in which it will be placed. That new shiny chrome faucet will definitely stand out in your dark rustic bathroom, but not necessarily in a good way. Likewise, that antique bronze faucet will likely look out of place in your modern kitchen. If a faucet does not match the surroundings around it, your flashy new addition may quickly become an eyesore.  To prevent this from happening, choose a finish that is a good match with the other elements in the room.  For the kitchen, if you have a shiny stainless steel sink, a similarly shiny chrome, stainless steel, or nickel faucet should look fine.
Another thing to consider before deciding on a material for your new faucet is the type of sink it will be matched with. An oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucet is not likely to be appealing when paired with a cheap white porcelain sink. If you plan to buy a new sink this is not a major concern because you can compare the two before hand to ensure that they go together. If it is in your budget, you may even opt to purchase a classy vessel sink with your faucet.
Finding a vessel faucet that fits both you and your bathroom or kitchen is not as hard as it may sound. Almost all materials that are used to make vessel faucets are available in different finishes, such as oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel. A few exceptions are gold and stainless steel, which are only available in their natural colors.  Gold and stainless steel are also some of the most expensive materials available, while chrome is traditionally the least expensive.

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One of the best additions that you can have in the kitchen sink area is a soap dispenser.  How many times have you gone to the sink to do something, only to remember that you need to wash your hands first?  With the swine flu, bird flu, H1N1, and a host of other illnesses floating around, washing your hands has become more important than ever.  Although many kitchens just have a bar of soap sitting on the sink, this causes a messy pool of gooey stuff to form under it, since it is always getting wet.  I know some people just use a squirt of dishwashing soap to wash their hands, but it isn’t the same.  Dish soap is made for dishes, and hand soap has extra things in it that are meant to kill the bacteria that cause problems.  The best solution to this problem is to get a soap dispenser that fits right onto your sink.  This way you can wash your hands the right way easily and cleanly anytime you want.

Due to the fact that the vast majority of kitchen sinks in the world are made of stainless steel, it makes sense that the most common style of soap dispenser if also made of this material.  A stainless steel soap dispenser looks great on any sink, and many of them have either tops or bottoms that are a different color to add a bit of style.  One of the best things about kitchen soap dispensers is that they are very cheap.  Let’s take a look at a great example of how nice a dispenser you can get for a small price

The Oxo Stainless Steel Soap Dispenser
The Oxo Good Grips model is a perfect example of the type of quality you can expect from an inexpensive soap dispenser.  It is designed with both a nonstick base and a nonstick top, so it won’t slip around when you press it.  Another great thing about unit is that it has a little window on one side from top to bottom so that you can see how much soap is left and can refill accordingly.  At a price of just $14.99, this is a great deal, as stainless steel soap dispensers go.

In Sink Stainless Steel Soap Dispensers
Although many people have the simple soap dispensers that sit right on the sink, they are never as good as ones that actually become part of the sink.  The advantage of an in sink stainless steel soap dispenser is that it is locked in place and won’t move around when you use it. Grohe makes some great in sink units, so let’s take a quick look at them.  Most models of the Grohe stainless steel soap dispenser look pretty similar.  They are tall and round, with thin spouts.  These are top of the line soap dispensers, and they have a great style to them, but they have a higher price tag to match.

Hands Free Soap Dispensers
By far the most exciting innovation to hit kitchens recently has been hands free models.  You can get a stainless steel hands free soap and lotion dispenser that work without any need to push on the top.  An automatic sensor knows when your hand is under it and sends out some soap or lotion by itself.  Now you might be thinking that it would cost an arm and a leg to get one of these, but you should be pretty surprised by the price tag.  In fact, most of these units are cheaper than the in sink soap dispensers.  Here is the most common automatic dispenser:

The iTouchless Stainless Steel Automatic Sensor Soap Dispenser
This is a great example of a hands-free dispenser.  It is powered by four normal batteries that last up to 10,000 dispenses before they run out.  The good thing about these touch-free dispensers is that they don’t spread germs from the top.  For features like this, a price tag of under $50 is a great deal in my opinion.

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There are quite a few reputable companies that focus on household faucets, but one of them isn’t as well known as the others.  A company called Pegasus has come onto the home scene in full force and makes many different products.  You can get a Pegasus faucet for the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink, or the shower and tub.  Here is an in depth look at the types of Pegasus faucets available today.

Pegasus Kitchen Faucets

Although there are a number of cheap Pegasus faucets available, they make some very beautiful high end models that do an excellent job of combining style and functionality.  Like many of their models, the Arko line has Pegasus faucet parts that come apart when pulled, turning it into a sprayer as well. This type is called a pull down faucet.   You can get a Pegasus kitchen faucet in many different styles, including the old-fashioned looking bridge style, the “goose neck” high arcing pull out, and the sleek looking LaToscana pull out model.  What is neat about the high arcing models is that the neck is flexible as well.

Pegasus Bathroom Faucets

The other main style of faucets that this company makes is those meant for the bathroom.  There are so many different and unique styles to choose from that you will surely see something you like.  From the classic porcelain handle faucets to the unique “bamboo” style Pegasus bathroom faucet designed to look like a piece of bamboo, this company makes many innovative designs.  In addition to just faucets, Pegasus also makes complete bathroom vanity sets that include the vanity, the sink, and the faucet.
If you are looking for an inexpensive solution for a new bathroom, you can get a complete Pegasus vanity set for only $230.  This includes a wooden base, a ceramic sink, and single handle Pegasus bath faucet.

Pegasus Tub Faucets

In addition to sink faucets, there is an entire line of Pegasus bath faucets as well.  One thing that this company specializes in is products finished with oil rubbed bronze.  With so many homes using shiny chrome fixtures these days, installing an oil rubbed bronze kitchen faucet or shower spout in will draw some attention to your house.  It is an easy way of giving your bathroom that special touch.

Pegasus Faucet Parts

Some people have a tough time finding spare parts to repair their Pegasus faucet.  Searching online for their parts seems to pretty futile.  The reason for this is because Pegasus is a proprietary brand of the store Home Depot, which means that if you want parts for it, you have to go to one of their stores.  You can buy the faucets themselves on Amazon, but their parts are nowhere to be found, which makes Pegasus faucet repair a royal pain.

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You have probably seen oil rubbed bronze faucets before, but might not know their name. They are the dark, old fashioned looking faucets.  This type of faucet is commonly seen in fancy restaurants and hotels, but lately they have become increasingly available for homes as well.  They are a great choice if what you are looking for is different and special.  Apart from their looks though, one of the best things about an oil rubbed bronze faucet is that they don’t have to cost a lot of money.  Let’s take a look at the cheapest faucets made of this material available today.

Inexpensive Oil Rubbed Bronze Kitchen Faucets

Price Pfister makes one of the best value bronze faucets that I’ve come across.  Their Marielle faucet has a decorative arc spout, includes a kitchen sprayer on the side, and best of all costs less than $50.  It is pretty hard to find any decent kitchen faucet with a sprayer for this price, and Price Pfister faucets have a lifetime guarantee as well, so you really can’t lose on this one.

Another cheapie is from Sky Enterprise.  They sell a high arcing, pull down oil rubbed bronze kitchen faucet for only $80.  This company offers a number of great looking faucets at deep discount prices, including the great looking bamboo waterfall faucet.

Inexpensive Oil Rubbed Bronze Bathroom Faucets

There are some great deals on this type of bathroom faucet.  Bathroom faucets tend to be cheaper than kitchen ones anyway, so you can easily find one for a great price.  A company called Euro Modern makes some great looking oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucets in distinctive styles for low prices.  One of them is a single handle waterfall faucet, which spreads the water out in a wide arc.  Another one they make is a tall vessel sink faucet that costs only $49.  This company tends to focus on contemporary designs, while others feature faucets with the old fashioned look.
Another great deal is a Danze oil rubbed bronze faucet. Danze is a pretty reputable company that produces some outstanding products.  Their faucets tend to be on the expensive side, but the Danze Sheridan line of lavatory faucets is priced starting at only $40.  One of them has a basic design with long, thin handles, a small spout, and is center-set.  Another Sheridan model has a higher arching neck with the same handles for a few bucks more.
You can also get very inexpensive oil rubbed bronze bath faucets, bar faucets, and shower combination fixtures.  Many large manufacturers have each type of product available in any number of materials.  These include chrome, stainless steel, brushed nickel, and oil rubbed bronze.

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Whether you are looking for a faucet for your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or tub, you might want to consider one made out oil rubbed bronze.  If you want something different than the same old shiny silver chrome faucets that are in nearly every house, these are a good choice.  A variety of manufacturers produce these dark colored faucets and they are made in different styles.  Many of them have an old fashioned look to them, but some of them have great features as well.  Let’s take a look at some of the best oil rubbed bronze faucets available.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Kitchen Faucet

Though most of these bronze faucets are made specifically for bathrooms, there are some nice ones that fit on kitchen sinks as well.  Premier makes one that has a very high neck – 13 ½ inches high, has a single handle mounted on the side, and even has a side sprayer.  What makes this faucet different than others like it is that it is a lighter color.  While an oil rubbed bronze faucet is usually a very dark brown color, the ones made by Premier are a lighter color. This one is quite a good deal for $129.
Moen makes some nice looking oil rubbed bronze kitchen faucets as well.  The Camerist single handle kitchen faucet with pull out spout will look great on any kitchen sink and has some nifty features as well.  One of them is a spout that pulls out to become a sprayer.  This is always a good thing to have on a sink, and with a pull-out, you don’t need to clutter up your sink space with a side mounted version.  Another unique feature this faucet offers is a pause button.  I guess pause buttons aren’t just for remote controls anymore.  This faucet has one on it for when you just want to stop the flow for a second, but keep the temperature and water flow the same.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Bathroom Faucet

There are many of oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucets to choose from, and they come in a dazzling array of styles.  You can easily get one that has the styles of most other bathroom sink faucets, or you can get an original one.  One of the most unique ones is the Danze Opulence single handle faucet.  It has a beautiful, old fashioned look all its own, a single handle on top, and mounts onto the sink with a single hole.  The Danze Opulence line comes in different materials as well, including chrome, brushed nickel, black satin, and antique copper.  The oil rubbed bronze version is the cheapest as well, costing only around $89.
Another great looking oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucet is the Schon single post mount faucet.  This faucet has a heavy, square look to it that rises out of a single hole in the sink with a German influenced design.  The spout is open on top, which makes it a “waterfall faucet”.  If you like the style but not the color, they also come in Satin Nickel (shiny silver) and chrome.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower Faucet

If you want a darker color in your tub, one of the best ways to achieve that is by getting an oil rubbed bronze bath faucet set.  Depending on the model, they can come with a shower head, drain lever, levers (either single handle or hot and cold separately), and a tub faucet.  You can get other oil rubbed bronze accessories individually as well, such as a tub strainer drain, a bathtub overflow, or a toilet flush lever.

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