When compared to other styles of faucets, single hole lavatory faucets tend to get the most creative designs.  Why is this?  I’m not a faucet designer, but I do have a couple of ideas why this happens, and why other faucet types don’t get the same amount of love.

Single hole lavatory faucets get creative designs because they don’t fit the traditional composition of regular faucets.  Without the hot and cold handles to accompany the spout, there are an infinite number of design possibilities.  The smaller footprint of the faucet also leads to creative ways of getting all of the function of the faucet in such a small space.

Because of this high level creativity that goes into these faucets we get designs that don’t have any handles to turn them on, ceramic spouts, hand showers, and innovative styling.  These features just aren’t found in standard, three hole lavatory faucets because there isn’t a need for them.

Another reason single hole lavatory faucets get creative designs is because they are normally paired with unique sinks.  Like bar faucets, the sink that they go with is usually far from the standard ceramic sink.  Many times, these faucets are paired with glass vessel sinks, or copper basins, so they need to be unique enough that they match the sink.

Sure, there are some boring single hole lavatory faucet designs, but since these faucets tend to cost less than their larger counterparts, it doesn’t make much sense to go with something plain.  The faucet is one of the things that stands out the most in the lavatory, so make the most of it.  Use these creative styles to help you design a bathroom that will set you apart from the every other bathroom in the neighborhood.  You’ll love it while you live there, and you’ll love it even more when the value of your home is increased when it’s time to sell!