Choosing between a new kitchen faucet or a full sink swap in my 1950s house

When I redid my kitchen last year, the old sink was chipped but the plumbing was fine. I had to pick between just putting in a new faucet for about $150 or tearing out the whole sink for a new one, which would have cost over $500 and a weekend of work. I went with just the faucet, and honestly, it made the whole area look fresh without the mess. Has anyone else had a small fix that made a big difference like that?

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andrew_nguyen644d ago

That's a smart move saving the time and money. Did you ever worry about the old sink not matching the style of the new faucet later on?

aaronrobinson4d ago

Saw a home reno blog that said mixing metals is actually trendy now. They had a photo of a chrome faucet with a white farmhouse sink and it looked fine. The key is keeping the finish clean so the old sink doesn't look worn out next to shiny new hardware.