Before we get into why you need one, let’s answer a burning questions. What is a pot filler? These are wall mounted faucets installed above the stove to add a convenient water source where you need it. A Delta Pot Filler Faucet is designed specifically for easy placement above taller containers. It has a 4 gallon per minute flow rate to fill pots in no time and can fold back to be tucked out of the way of cooking.
Those who haven’t experienced pot fillers have more questions: How will a pot filler improve my kitchen? How is it better than filling up a pot at the sink and carrying it to the stove? Trust us when we tell you pot fillers are one of those fixtures you can’t wrap your head around until you have one—and then you wonder how you ever lived without it. Let us take you through a few of the reasons why your kitchen isn’t complete without a pot filler faucet.
Lots of people have butler’s pantries or bars adjacent to their kitchens, and it isn’t unusual for those spaces to have their own bar/prep faucets. Pot fillers are another convenient water source in your kitchen, designed to make cooking that much easier by simplifying access to water for your tea kettle, morning oatmeal or a big pot of pasta for dinner. With kitchens as the hub of the home, having a pot filler is one step toward simplifying your daily routine.
Pot fillers are a thoughtful addition to a kitchen and more common than you might think. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, running plumbing for a pot filler is a great way to think ahead—you don’t have to include it immediately—but having the infrastructure in place will make adding it later that much easier. Adding a pot filler to your kitchen is not an unusual design ask—the plumbing process is similar to adding a water line for a refrigerator ice maker or water filter—and most plumbers, remodelers and designers are accustomed to requests for their installation. Because pot fillers are perceived as a way to level up your kitchen, making this investment in your home will make it more attractive to potential buyers looking for high-end details.
Like a fancy French range or glass-front refrigerator column, wall mounted pot fillers are one of those items that provide immediate wow-factor in a kitchen, their look of luxury adding a decorative flair. Delta pot fillers are available in three styles—a sleek contemporary model and two with more traditional lines—all are available in a variety of finishes, like timeless stainless steel and polished nickel, or modern tones like Venetian Bronze, Matte Black and Champagne Bronze. Pick a finish that matches your sink faucet for a classic combination or get on trend and mix your metals. It’s your kitchen. The choice is yours.
If you still need help deciding if you should add a pot filler faucet to your kitchen, read more on kitchen and bathroom updates that are worth the investment.