Choose the right faucet for you

The Camerist faucet from Moen is both stylish and functional, allowing interruption of water flow while moving the spout.

Pull-out, pull-down, high arc, chrome or stainless finish - which one are you? Kitchen faucets come in all shapes, sizes, finishes and prices, but finding the faucet that best suits your needs and decor can be difficult. So, how to choose?

Today, homeowners have more options to choose from than ever before. A good place to start is to check out home decor magazines and Web sites, such as www.moen.ca, where you can find out what's new and trendy in faucet design.

To help in your search, Tim McDonough, vice president of wholesale marketing and product development for Moen Canada, offers the following four tips to help streamline your quest for the perfect faucet:

Style

When it comes to selecting the faucet style, you can choose from one or two-handles, and a variety of higharc designs. Consider the size and design of your kitchen to determine what would look best and make your selection from there. If you have a large kitchen, consider a larger faucet to be the focal point of the room. Is your kitchen modern or traditional? There are many options to choose from to match any decor.

Finish

Today, finish options go well beyond traditional chrome and include antique or polished nickel, oil rubbed bronze and stainless. When selecting the right finish, consider the overall decor of the room, including appliances and design theme. A dazzling finish - such as copper - on your new faucet will add sparkle to the room.

Function

Faucet function and style now go hand-in-hand - you don't have to compromise on either. There are a variety of faucet functions available to choose from, including pull-out or pulldown, pause buttons, pot fillers and side sprays - all meeting your function and style needs. The Camerist kitchen faucet by Moen features a pull-out function that makes food preparation, clean up and other everyday tasks hassle-free.

Quality

Above all, choose a faucet that not only looks great, but also offers exceptional value and quality. Select products that will stand the test of time, with finishes that will not rust, flake or corrode, and that will be leak and drip-free for as long as you own your home.

For homeowners looking to make a quick change in the bathroom, Moen Offers an innovative common valve system that makes it easy to switch from one faucet to another, like the Savvy faucet (left) or the Icon (right).

More decorating ideas are available online at www.moen.ca

Your nearest Moen dealer is Glen Hulse Plimbing on Highway 9, just east of Schomberg.

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