With such variety of tapware options, it can be tempting to just pick the first mixer you come across, because it’s easy on the eye and covers all the basics. But it’s good to invest some time in shopping around and carefully choosing a design which also suits your kitchen needs. This is why to further help you pick the perfect mixer for your kitchen, Bridgepoint has come up with an extended list of important tips you should consider before making your final decision.
Don’t forget about the shape and size of the spout
While the style and finish of your kitchen mixer is important, as discussed previously, its shape and size are also noteworthy. For instance, L-shaped taps with a low profile are more refined in style than oversized C- or U-shaped spouts that stand tall over your kitchen sink, and immediately attract the eye. Mixers with medium and high spouts not only ooze show-stopping attractiveness, but are also handy, as they can accommodate large pots, pans and oven trays with ease.
Choose a suitable mounting style
Are you going to mount your mixer to your wall, kitchen top or directly onto your sink? Each of these options bring their own advantages. For example, mounting your mixer to the wall ensures that the kitchen counter space below is easy to clean, while bench-mounted mixers make for unified and visually pleasing look. One of the main benefits of sink-mounted tapware is that they’re usually easier and less expensive to fit and replace when compared to wall and kitchen top-mounted mixers, which is great news if you wish to give your kitchen a quick (and economical) renovation.
Remember, ergonomics is key
Children, elderly family members and people with hand mobility issues can sometimes find it challenging to use mixers with round or cross handles, which need a grip and twist motion to function. With this in mind, taps with lever handles are normally a smarter, more ergonomic choice as they can be used by young and old alike, particularly those with restricted hand movement and strength, with relative ease.
Another benefit of single-lever mixers is that they can be operated with just one hand, which is practical when trying to multitask or washing your messy, food-splattered hands while cooking or preparing ingredients.
When choosing your kitchen mixer, not only does it have to look good and suit the style of your kitchen, but it needs to serve its basic purpose – to deliver a flow of water for drinking, cooking, food prepping and cleaning. So, it’s no wonder it can be somewhat of a daunting job. Allow our team at Bridgepoint to help appease this tedious task, we’re always happy to help you choose the best mixer that suits your personal style and kitchen needs!
