Innovations in Kitchen Faucet

Hafele launches premium range of baking appliances

Blending modern with traditional

Remodelling Kitchen: Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics

Must Read Articles

Innovations in Kitchen Faucet

May 24, 2021

By Remona Divekar

Faucets are becoming more and more fashionable and intelligent with the inclusion of smart technology in sync with changing lifestyle, finds out Kitchen Ideas.

Kitchen faucets are the most used and important appliance of the space considering it serves a dual purpose of being a design and functional element. However, choosing the right one is not so straightforward - there are many things to consider when selecting a kitchen faucet. With the advancement of technology there is a gamut of choices – be it in the design and the aesthetics of the faucet or in the way it functions. Today’s faucets are like jewellery for the kitchen as the makers are pushing the boundaries of design in form and technology.

In addition to the introduction of sleek and modern design in the faucet, there are improvements in the finish and the material as well. Then there is a preference for a single hole or separate hot and cold valves and its scale in relationship to the other things that surround it.

Advancement in faucet technology

There are three different classifications of the smart faucet – hands-free, digital and combo. The first is the most recognisable having been part of public bathrooms for several decades now. These are at-home faucets that contain small IR sensors which will turn on the flow of water when it detects movement in the sink and turn off once hands are removed. These are convenient to adjust the water temperature manually.

Digital faucets are fairly new to the field and the use of digital displays shows the exact temperature the water is currently set at and adjust accordingly depending on personal preference. Such faucets are either available in full units or can be attached to almost any sink or faucet throughout the house.

Company

Last, the combo faucets are the most expensive but they lack in affordability as they make up for features and add-ons. By fusing the ease of use in hands-free models with the efficiency meters of digital, these faucets are able to save more water than both features independently might be able to, all while keeping a close eye on how much each faucet is putting out around the house.

A great deal of kitchen faucets nowadays have some form of brush or spray attachment to make washing dishes and pans less complicated. More recent innovations in faucets include built-in cartridges used to reduce the level of lead, cysts and chlorine, built-in pull out sprays, electronic faucets as well as those designed for disabled people.

Electronic faucets were introduced in the early 1980's for hygienic and water conservation purposes and come with infrared beams that detect motion. When a person happens to put his hand underneath the faucet, the infrared beam is disrupted and this disruption triggers the water to run. In addition, battery-operated electronic faucets have also been distributed.

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is the most widely used material for faucets due to its resistance to soft-water corrosion and hard-water calcification. The majority of the other components that make up a faucet are made of other metals or ceramics and are received as finished parts from other manufacturers. To meet a variety of consumers' needs, faucets come in a wide range of styles, colours and finishes. Ergonomic designs may involve a longer spout length and easier to operate handles. Some designs will be more difficult to machine or forge than others.

Designation

Avenir Light is a clean and stylish font favored by designers. It's easy on the eyes and a great go to font for titles, paragraphs & more. Avenir Light is a clean and stylish font favored by designers. It's easy on the eyes and a great go to font for titles, paragraphs & more.

Kitchens Go Digital

‘Smart’ faucets are a new gadget that are slowly making their way into homes, equipped with temperature gauges and efficiency sensors that make it easy for every member to carefully control how much water is used in the kitchens. Ripple Faucet, designed by Smith Newnam, in 2008 with a metal ball on electromagnetic sensors could detect its movement in order to control temperature and flow. The smart faucet, with an internal heating reel, designed by iHouse has a built-in face recognition system that automatically adjusts the water temperature and pressure to the settings connecting with the Internet, to display E-mails, calendar and weather reporter while using the faucet.

“In addition to making faucets and fixtures easier to maintain, customers are adding flair to the kitchen and bath without going over the top or spending too much money. They’re doing that by getting bold with colour,” says Travis Rotelli, senior interior designer at the Kohler Design Center in Kohler, Wis. “There’s been a reintroduction of colour in the kitchen space. Using colour in these rooms can introduce a wow factor that is budget-friendly.”

Delta Faucet’s Fuse Kitchen Collection, for example, includes a split-finish pull-down faucet that combines a stainless steel finish with a choice of red, black or white. As more people use smartphones and similar technology, staying connected – even while in the kitchen or bathroom – will become more common. Ji Kim, director of global design for Moen was quoted as saying, “As technology continues to infiltrate virtually every aspect of our lives and every nook and cranny of our home, manufacturers will be challenged to develop solutions that make the tech invasion as seamless – and stylish – as possible.”

The way ahead

Technology brings a new level of convenience to the kitchen where functionality makes it easy to activate water flow only when needed, helping reduce water usage and increase the efficiency of motion. Faucet manufacturers will continue to add value and quality to meet consumers' increasing demands, utilise the latest materials, technology, electronics and manufacturing processes to create cutting-edge products that meet the regulatory standards. The trend toward battery-operated electronic faucets will continue to improve, making them easier to repair and with improved operation due to fiber optics. With such improvements in technology, the electronic faucet has a bright scope in the residential market.

Kitchens Go Digital

The way ahead

Full Name

Designation

Video Description

The Muscle and Sinew of Cabinetry

The use of quality hardware is essential in every kitchen as shoddy hardware can cause functional problems besides reducing the aesthetic appeal of the space

The Ventilation Perspective

Kitchen or exhaust hoods serve to cleanse the air from all possible pollutants while also illuminating the cooking surface

Simplicity Meets High-Tech

The soon-to-be-launched 5-in-1 built-in water purifier by Earthy, A2O Bar will deliver normal, chill, hot, ice cubes, and sparkling water directly from its sleek, built-in unit

Make-up Air & Kitchen Ventilation

With the modern construction techniques making the buildings tight, make-up air unit is becoming increasingly indispensable to balance the outflow and inflow of air in kitchen

A Walk in the Factory

Modular kitchens have been the talk of the town for almost a decade. Kitchen Ideas team visits a factory to see what it takes to make them.

The positives of variable ventilation

While not so common in India, the technology of Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) can be a significant asset for large kitchen units, especially in hotels and restaurants.

Science Fiction to Science Fact

Wifi in kitchen and kitchen appliances is about to revolutionise the way we cook and plan our meals

Advancement Of Tech In Hinges

The days of noisy kitchen cabinets and drawers are well gone as the tech behind silent and smoothly closing cabinetry turns into the essential requisite.