"Shallow bowls might look sleek but they're splash city."
Haha, learned this the hard way myself. When we built our place, I went for style first—picked these gorgeous shallow basins, thinking they'd look amazing with our wall-mounted faucets. Big mistake. Water everywhere, every single time. Ended up swapping them out for deeper ones, step-by-step: measured carefully, double-checked faucet angles, and finally installed deeper basins. Night and day difference...no more surprise showers when washing hands. Lesson learned: function beats form, at least with sinks.
Been there myself—it's definitely a balancing act between style and practicality. Good on you for taking the time to measure and adjust everything carefully. Sometimes the most elegant solutions come after a bit of trial and error...
"Sometimes the most elegant solutions come after a bit of trial and error..."
Couldn't agree more—sink fixtures can seriously test your patience. Did you end up going with a single-handle or double-handle setup? I've found single-handles to be sleek and modern, but they can be tricky if you're picky about precise temperature control. Also, did you consider the clearance space under the faucet? A friend of mine went for this gorgeous, minimalist fixture, only to realize later it was impossible to fit larger pots underneath comfortably. Had to redo the whole thing... talk about frustrating. Curious if you've run into similar issues or if it's mostly been about aesthetics vs. functionality for you.
I get the appeal of single-handle fixtures, but honestly, I've always leaned toward double-handles myself—precise temp control is a must for me. And clearance issues are so common it's ridiculous. Had a client who insisted on a sleek, low-profile faucet, only to realize later their favorite pasta pot wouldn't fit underneath. Ended up swapping it out after just two weeks... aesthetics lost that battle. Did you run into any issues with water pressure when you switched fixtures?
Totally agree with you on the double-handle preference—precise temp control is just unbeatable, especially in kitchens. Regarding water pressure, I've noticed it mostly depends on the aerator type rather than single vs. double handles. Had a similar clearance fiasco once—client fell in love with a stylish pull-down faucet, but the high-arc design splashed water everywhere in their shallow sink. Ended up swapping the sink itself to something deeper, which solved the issue nicely... sometimes it's not just the fixture but the whole setup that needs reconsideration.
