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A POT FILLER FOR THE KITCHEN

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report by Angi and Zillow found that adding a pot filler to your home could increase its value by an astounding 3.2%.

What’s so great about a pot filler? Also referred to as a pasta arm or cattle faucet, this feature is typically implemented above a stovetop, allowing you to fill pots right on the stove instead of lugging heavy water-filled containers around the kitchen.

“Pot filler features include an articulated arm so that the spigot can reach over any burner and little to no drop on the faucet itself for ease of placement over even the largest stock pot,” says Anne Rainey Rokahr, owner of and lead designer at Trouvaille Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

That moveable arm is crucial, as it enables the tap to swing out over the burners. Mark Cutler, the co-founder of Cutlerschulze in Los Angeles, notes that pot fillers are ideal for families who cook with a lot of water.

“Things like soups, stocks, and pasta would all benefit from a pot filler. Also, if you are smaller or somewhat fragile, it comes in handy,” says Cutler.

Rokahr says that pot fillers are best for oversized kitchens with six or more stovetop burners. “I prefer a pot filler with a mobile arm that can be completely collapsed against your backsplash for ease of movement with heavy and hot pots and pans,” Rokahr recommends.

The best spot for a pot filler, per Cutler, is just off-center from the back of your stove, around 14 inches above the surface of the cooktop. Give careful thought, as well, to the faucet metal/finish to ensure that it harmonizes with your existing sink and faucet.

According to HomeAdvisor, pot filler faucets with extendable arms can set you back

between $80 and $1,700. In Cutler’s experience, you can expect to pay between $100 and $500, depending on how much plumbing work is involved.

“Installing a pot filler can be more of a challenge unless you are in the process of building or remodeling a kitchen. You have to get a water supply to the pot filler, which may add some expense,” continues Cutler.

If you have a large kitchen with lots of big or jumbo pots to fill but not enough money to spend on a pot filler, try a simple hack: add a faucet extender to your existing sink. This can give a similar, albeit less elegant, result.

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