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Kohler Purist Deck Mount Bridge Faucet

05.26.2011 by Amanda Hartley //

At heart I’m a minimalist.  So I have to share the new faucet I found by Kohler today.  It is from the Purist line and is a deck mount bridge faucet. If you are wondering what a deck mount bridge faucet is, check out the accompanying photo.  Deck mount refers to mounting to the countertop oppose to the wall. While Bridge refers to the style of the base.  Instead of the coming up in just one section it comes up from the countertop in two.  This gives it a “bridge” look.  Now that we’ve gotten the terminology straight let’s examine the other reasons why I love this faucet!

The Kohler Purist deck mount bridge faucet is a great architectural yet simple design.  Described as “classic modernity”, this is indeed a beautiful faucet.  But don’t think that is the only reason why I think faucet is noteworthy.  This design is also easy to clean with and be cleaned.  I love the “bridge” design because it doesn’t have a bulky faucet plate cover. Instead there are just two spots that the faucet touches the sink or countertop which makes it easy to clean around the faucet base.  On top of that, the lack of details in the finish also helps make the faucet easy to clean.

Kohler Purist Deck Mount Bridge Faucet

This faucet is great for helping with cleanup if you like to cook.  Especially if you are like me and end up making a big mess in the kitchen when you prepare your meal. The Purist faucet has a 10″ clearance for larger pans and pots and rotates a full 360 degrees.  This will definitely come in handy for someone with my messy kitchen skills, for those times you’ve used more dishes to make dinner than you did to eat it.

Now that I’ve admitted to be messy in the kitchen and tried to entice other messy kitchen enthusiasts to check out this faucet! Let’s talk options!  The Purist faucet comes in four finishes: polished chrome, vibrant polished nickel, vibrant stainless and matte black. The Purist also comes with a side-spray or wall mount.  Price starts at $750 and goes up to nearly $1200, depending on the finish and what option you select. Whether you like the simple minimalist design or you are also a messy kitchen enthusiast, this faucet should be definitely be on your list of new kitchen faucet contenders.

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Kohler Stages Kitchen Sink

03.28.2011 by Amanda Hartley //

Today Velda writes:

Diva, I just need a second opinion. What do you think about the 45″ Kohler Stages kitchen sink? I like to cook, but I’m not a professional chef. At the 45″, size do you think I’m going overboard?

Hi Velda. So what do I think about the Kohler Stages kitchen sink? Would it be corny if I said it was the best thing since sliced bread? That sink is a designers’ dream! If you have the 45″ space go for it! It’s not everyday that you find a sink that is designed to be functional and still looks amazing.

Kohler Stages Kitchen Sink

From an accessories stand point, this sink is fully loaded. And the best part is that it comes with all the accessories itself. You’ll find everything you need to help get you ready to start cooking! From a cutting board and six prep bowls to a utensil tray and flip tray, it all fits over the top of the sink seamlessly. Kohler also includes a bottom basin rack and accessory storage rack.

There is a reason this line of kitchen sinks is part of the Chef Inspired Collection. Kohler collaborated with real professional chefs. So any chef, whether amateur or professional will love this kitchen sink. Just imagine you are standing at your sink, using the included walnut cutting board, slicing and dicing fresh vegetables. You finish up one ingredient and effortlessly slide the contents into a prep bowl. Then that prep bowl goes back into the tray. From there, you can pick that whole tray up and take it over to your cooktop. And don’t forget you can leave the knives safely in the utensil tray, instead of leaving them in the sink and potentially forgetting about it later. With all your prep steps taken care of, the Stages kitchen sink makes cooking seem like a breeze.

There just isn’t any reason I wouldn’t recommend that someone not get this sink. Unless of course, you don’t have the 45″ space. But then I’d just recommend going with the smaller 33″ one. It is only a single compartment, so it might be a tough sell for anyone looking for a two or three compartment sink. However, it is a large enough compartment that you can easily handle large pots and pans. Add to that, a wet area to set messy things and a dishwasher, and I can’t imagine why anyone would need two compartments anyways. The sink is pricier than a basic sink, but it also comes with all of those accessories, something you wouldn’t find with a basic sink. Nor would you find as much functionality.

Do you have questions about the selecting or the installation of: tile, carpet or wall treatments (window blinds, etc)? Then email me your tale of woe (diva(at)homemakeoverdiva.com) and perhaps I will be able to answer your questions right here at the Home Makeover Diva Blog.

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