At the recent 2015 Design and Construction week held in Las Vegas (Jan 2015) unveiled a wide variety of modern home conveniences. For the spare no expense budget this lineup includes motion and one touch activated cabinetry and appliances for what is being called, “The Handle-less Kitchen.” It’s contemporary, straight-lines, and a clean look. Consumer Reports is calling this trend largely aesthetic and easier to work in. However, there is an added cost for this new technology as only top of the line products are incorporating the one touch and touchless capabilities. As well as there is the additional added cost of the electronic maintenance. But the biggest question always asked at any expo is, “Will these new trends hit the main stream market or will it be just another fad?”
While it remains to be seen what will be hot or not, there is one trend that looks to have a very promising future. That is…the touchless faucet.
In the commercial world we have already had our experience with touchless. Consider airports, restaurants, and other public facilities where we’ve come accustomed to waving our hand in front of a faucet, dryer or hand towel dispenser. These sanitary innovations not only gives us a little piece of mind about what we touch or really don’t touch in public but are becoming more popular in residences. As well as the residential design line is expanding and evolving quite rapidly. Especially, in the contemporary touchless bath faucet models. So let’s take a look at a few of the popular kitchen and bath faucets already out on the market.
First, the touchless faucet can cost anywhere between $100-$2000 + installation depending on brand and if it’s either a kitchen or bath model. They can be found at most retail construction warehouses such as Home Depot, Lowes, other kitchen and bath showrooms and even on Amazon.com.
Kitchen Models
This model has great reviews with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating.
Reviewers positively commented on the LED light and pull down sprayer. Among the other features reviewers liked that the motion sensor was located on the side.
Price range of around $225 -$250
The two-function sprayhead lets you easily switch from stream to spray. With its light, quiet hose and ball joint, thanks to ProMotion® technology, the sprayhead operates smoothly and quietly. And DockNetik™ magnetic docking system keeps the sprayhead securely locked in place. Sensate runs on AC power, which means there are no batteries to replace.
Price range $688.
Enjoy the convenience of a hands-free faucet with the American Standard Selectronic DC-Powered Touchless Lavatory Faucet in Chrome. The fixture features a 6 in. rigid, swing gooseneck spout with single post mounting. The sensor and electronic controls are fully enclosed and water resistant for added durability.
Price Range $262.-276.
The Sloan SF-2200 and SF-2250 Electronic Gooseneck Hand Washing Faucets operate by means of an infrared sensor. When the user enters the sensor’s effective range, the Solenoid activates the water flow. Tempered water flows from the Faucet until the user steps away. The Faucet then automatically shuts off. Uses 4 AA batteries, 6 VDC plug-in transformer, has adjustable infrared sensor range, splash proof circuit control mode.
Price Range $260.
Wella Goose Neck Sensor Faucet B510 – Gold Plated
Price Range $387.
Minta Touch Pull-Down kitchen faucet with touch technology 30218000
Price Range $750.
Product rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Pilar with Touch2O Technology coordinates with any decor & provides all the convenient functionality Touch2O Technology has to offer. The Delta-exclusive MagnaTite docking system keeps the spray wand securely in place. Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man, and DIAMOND(TM) Seal Technology takes full advantage of this property. Delta’s exclusive DIAMOND(TM) Seal Technology uses a valve with a tough diamond coating to bring you a faucet built to last up to 5 million uses – plus it keeps water inside the faucet out of contact with potential metal contaminants.
Price Range $400.
Bathroom Faucets
Fontana Automatic Hands Free Waterfall Sensor Faucet, Chrome & Glass
Price Range $150.
Sans Hands e-ON Sensor Faucet by Sonoma Forge
Price Range around $1500-$1700.
Price Range $247.
Kohler K-13460-CP Chrome Touchless Single Hole Bathroom Faucet – Without Drain Assembly or Handles
Price Range $363.
Price Range around $120.
So, choosing to either manually turn, wave or tap on / off your faucet is steadily becoming a new trend. Faucets are becoming more fashionable to compliment their functionality. Different models and designs are also food for thought when considering you next re-modeling plan as the features you choose today, will they be selling points or add value to your home?
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Interesting ideas to improve the look of your home.
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