The Vessel Faucet Guide

What is a Vessel Faucet?

In short, a vessel faucet is usually designed to look like an old-fashioned water pump, with a tall neck and a spout.  Vessel faucets are getting more popular today because people are looking for ways to customize their homes in unique and different ways.  While it is possible to install one of these faucets on your kitchen sink, the vast majority of people use them in the bathroom.  The reason is because they are stationary, and kitchen sinks generally work better with faucets that can move around, especially with double bowl sinks.  A vessel sink faucet in the bathroom works great, since bathroom sinks are nearly always stationary anyway.  There are many different styles of vessel sink faucets, and they can be made out of different materials as well.  Here are some of the most popular ones:

Bronze Vessel Faucet

One of the leading faucet companies that produces this type of faucet is Price Pfister.  They make an Ashfield Vessel Faucet made out of Tuscan Bronze.  It is a wonderful looking piece, with its waterfall spout design and pump-style lever.  It is also one of the more affordable bronze faucets at $279. Bathroom vessel faucets made of bronze are good because they are so durable.  As long as the lever is properly designed, it shouldn’t ever break.
If you are looking for a darker color, Danze makes an oil rubbed bronze vessel faucet with a deep bronze color. This faucet differs from most vessel faucets in that it has a curved neck, which makes it look a little more conventional.  It has a single lever attached halfway up the side of the neck, giving it a unique appearance.  An oil rubbed bronze kitchen faucet looks great as well.  It kind of gives the room an old fashioned feel.  This Danze Fairmont faucet also comes in nickel, brushed nickel, and chrome variations.

Wall Mount Vessel Faucet

While a bathroom vessel faucet is usually mounted either on the sink or the counter, you can also get one that mounts onto the wall.  These generally aren’t any more expensive than sink mount faucets, but they can involve more work when installing them.  In addition, while a tall vessel faucet is the norm for those mounted on sinks, wall mounted versions protrude horizontally from the wall.  Some of them curve, which adds some shape.

Bamboo Vessel Faucet

One of the most popular and unique designs to recently hit the shelves are bamboo faucets.  They are created to look like a piece of bamboo, which has long symbolized water throughout Asia.  Believe it or not, you can get them online here for less then $50, which is a steal in my opinion.  They are made of brass with a brushed nickel exterior, or you can get a chrome vessel faucet for even less.  If you are looking for a beautiful addition for your bathroom without spending so much, this is a great deal.  You can also get bamboo faucets for vessel sinks that are made by more established companies.

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