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I’m frequently amazed at professionally designed kitchens I see in magazines and online. In many homes, the kitchen has gone from a place of food and functionality to a showpiece. Sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent on cabinets and counter tops, restaurant-quality stoves and Sub-Zero refrigerators. I watched a House Hunters International not long ago where a prospective half-million dollar home was “dissed” because it didn’t have a specific wine-refrigerator.

Back to the real world – or at least the world of those of us who want to upgrade what we have – when and where it makes sense. Let’s start with the kitchen sink – or rather – the faucet.

If you want to make a change to and update/upgrade your kitchen, why not contemplate a new kitchen faucet? Products today can range from ultra-modern to country rustic without missing a beat. Here are a few suggestions in no particular order, that will make a design statement in your kitchen, for some can be a DIY upgrade, and won’t break the bank.

Elkay is the leader in stainless steel sinks for many reasons.

Beyond beautiful styling and unique features, their sinks are designed, formed, finished and protected with uncompromising quality This faucet is from the Oldare Collection.

Finishes available: Antique Brass, Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Old English Brass, Polished Brass, Polished Nickel, Pewter, Oil Rubbed Bronze.

Elkay LK9102 Oil Rubbed Bronze Oldare Brass Kitchen Faucet with Spray – LK9102

Here is a real country faucet if I ever saw one. I’d pick the brass finish for a real rustic appearance.

No more wedging large pots under a faucet or contemplating a hook up to a garden hose to fill large pots and steamers!

Elkay LK4101 Pewter Oldare Double Lever Brass Pot-Filler Faucet – LK4101

From Moen (and under $200 bucks):

The Camerist line offers superior styling. The clean, simple design and graceful style of Camerist has the ability to complement any decor. Chrome finish to create a bright, highly reflective, cool grey metallic look. Pullout spout. Low-arc spout design for conventional styling and 1-Handle lever design for ease of use. Aerated stream patented pause function powerful rinse light gentle veggie spray.

Moen CA7545C Camerist Chrome 1-Handle Low Arc Pullout Kitchen Faucet – CA7545C

Can’t finish this post without at least one entry from Kohler!

Parq bridge faucets feature a fresh interpretation of the classic traditional bridge configuration, incorporating lines that both reinforce the heritage of this aesthetic and yet are clean for ease of maintenance. Functional performance remains at the heart of the Parq design with generous spout clearances and with lever or tri handle options that introduce a level of uniqueness and charm to further personalize the users experience. Parq is available in both deck- and wall-mount configurations with the further option of a design coordinated sidespray for the deck-mount configuration.

Kohler K-6131-4-BV Parq Double Handle Kitchen Faucets Vibrant Brushed Bronze with Spray – K-6131-4-BV

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3% OFF Kitchen Faucets of $499 or More with Coupon Code: KFAUCET3 @ HomeClick.com!