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When I first bought the house a few months ago, I knew that it was in dire need of renovation. That was half of the fun of buying it. Before we moved in I did the essentials – ripping up the pink carpet that was throughout the house, the linoleum in the kitchen and replacing it with a beautiful driftwood colored hardwood. I blew out a portion of the kitchen wall to open the kitchen up to the living room for a roomier look, and I painted throughout. Everything else would have to wait.
The plan
To fix what needs repair comes FIRST, and updating second. I wasn’t even certain what I wanted yet, but I did know that these rooms all need help
- Kitchen
- Master Bath
- Guest Bath
My kitchen is stuck in 1980.
It’s got pink formica counter tops and a coil topped stove. The only thing new is the floor and wall coloring. So, when I noticed that my kitchen faucet was leaking from the base, I knew that’s where I’d start. Off to Lowe’s I went. I walked up and down the faucet aisle (and believe me there are a LOT of faucets), and narrowed my choices down the the Cardale Kitchen Faucet and the Elliston Kitchen Faucet. Each had the sprayer built into the faucet like I wanted, but the styling was very different. I needed something that would look modern and updated, yet go with the sink that I’ve decided to keep. I had a big decision to make
- A Sweep Spray (TM) that creates a forceful blade of water designed to sweep away stuck-on food from your dishes.
- Temperature memory that allows the faucet to be turned on and off at any temperature setting
- 2-function spray head with touch control, Sweep(TM) spray, and aerated stream settings
- DockNetik(TM) that ensures a secure spray head fit
- Kohler Scratch Shield (TM) finishes that resist corrosion and tarnishing, exceeding industry durability standards over two times.
- Left or right handle installation and 360° spout rotation
- A 10-1/2-in (267 mm) escutcheon plate and soap dispenser
- 1-Piece, self-contained ceramic disc valve that allows both volume and temperature control
- Kohler Scratch Shield (TM) finishes that resist corrosion and tarnishing, exceeding industry durability standards over two times.
- Sleek, refined design that will complement your modern kitchen decor perfectly
- MasterClean(TM) spray face that resists mineral buildup and is a snap to clean
- High temperature limit stop that allows you to preset a comfortable maximum temperature to eliminate scalding
- Optimal height and reach that provides plenty of clearance beneath the spout
- Kohler ceramic disk valves crush and remove line debris, and exceed industry longevity standards by over two times, ensuring durable performance for life
The decision was easier than I thought, as my sink is a brushed stainless, and the Cardale Kitchen Faucet is high enough to get LARGE pots under to clean. The 1-Handle Pull-Down Sink/Counter Mount Traditional Kitchen Faucet meets CalGreen requirements for kitchen faucets which was also a big plus. The Elliston is a bit more traditional looking in polished chrome.
Under my sink is very tight
Mr. S couldn’t get under to switch out the faucet, so I called my trusty (and lanky) plumber who came over and installed it quickly for me. The faucet comes with a separate soap dispenser to install, but since I’m kicking it old school with that 1980’s sink…there was no hole for it. I’ll wait until I redo the counter tops and have him switch out the sink then…because I really like the idea of having the soap dispenser conveniently located right on the sink.
It took only minutes to install
YAY…he only charged me for the service call and no installation…because it was so EASY!
Check it out….
DETAILS
The Cardale Kitchen Faucet as well as the Elliston Kitchen Faucet are part of the Koehler collection of kitchen faucets. You can find it (and others) at your local Lowe’s
Enid Atwater says
Zippy,
The renovations to your kitchen and “new” house are so inspiring. When my son sent off to college, I moved to a “lock and leave” condo that needed a kitchen redo, and a fresh look. The choices in kitchen appliances and appointments were daunting, and the range of pricing challenged my budget. I shopped Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, and Best Buy – taking notes, reading online reviews, and listening to the in-store customer service folks. I ended up purchasing Kohler faucets for my kitchen and baths – and three years later, I’m still pleased with their products. Can you share your flooring resource? That’s my summer project this year!