Don't Overlook These Benefits Of Pull Out Kitchen Faucets

One of the most important features of a home kitchen is the kitchen faucet. Useful for washing hands, dishes, vegetables, and handling a variety of other tasks, it's important that you have a kitchen faucet that you're comfortable with and that has great functionality. When choosing the perfect kitchen faucet for your sink, there are several different types to consider. Many kitchens have a side spray faucet, a more traditional option that includes a stationary faucet along with a separate attachment with a hose that you can pull out as needed. Another popular option currently is the pull-down kitchen faucet, a combination option which allows you to pull a hose straight down from the main faucet. 

In addition to these types of faucets, an option that's often overlooked, but that can be incredibly useful in some kitchens, is the pull-out faucet. This all-in-one kitchen faucet option allows for a lot of flexibility and pulls straight out rather than down and instead of having a separate spray attachment. While these faucets point down by default, you'll be able to pull the hose directly out from the main faucet to direct the water exactly where you need it to go. You'll have different spray settings at your disposal and can use a lighter spray or direct a more powerful stream of water to a specific spot.

The hoses on pull-out faucets tend to reach further than others and are also typically longer than pull-down faucet hoses. This means you'll be able to easily get the spray head close to dishes and vegetables to clean more effectively. Consider adding a pull-out kitchen faucet to your kitchen if you're thinking about making a sink upgrade or a major kitchen renovation.

Pull-out kitchen faucets are especially well-suited for small sinks or kitchens. This is because a pull-out kitchen faucet will have a lower arch and a shorter spout. With a low height, you'll have to worry less about splashing. If you don't have a lot of space in your kitchen or if you're trying to utilize vertical space in your small kitchen by keeping shelves or cabinets above it, you may be best served by a pull-out kitchen faucet — this will give you more room to work with. Be sure to consider your kitchen layout when choosing between kitchen faucet types — adding one to a small kitchen can save you a lot of much-needed space and can make the entire room feel more spacious.

Despite the advantages, be aware that there are a few downsides to pull-out kitchen faucets as well. For one, these faucets can be slightly more awkward to use compared to other options and aren't as ergonomic. It may be difficult to use with tall items — filling pots and doing dishes can be slightly difficult because the faucet rests so low. Since these faucets aren't quite as popular, there aren't quite as many styles and designs to choose from. However, most homeowners should be able to find an option that they're happy with. Fortunately, for all kitchen faucet types, there are some great options available for under $50 – it will be easy to get whatever faucet type you choose.