IKEA is the place to go for affordable kitchenware that will save you money. However, shopping at the popular retailer requires some judgment as it is often hit or miss. Luckily, you can always search the internet for reviews and recommendations to help you make your purchasing decision. There's one IKEA kitchen essential in particular that interior designer and social media content creator Phoenix Orion Gray is a big fan of. Gray raved about this item, the DELSJÖN faucet, on Instagram.
When reviewing the faucets in the store, the interior designer highlighted the three chic finishes in which they are available. These include brass, pewter and brushed black. The workmanship looks high quality, but these faucets are actually super affordable given their impressive design. The DELSJÖN tin kitchen faucet is the cheapest at just $86, while the brushed black metal faucet is the second cheapest at $99.
Finally, the brass finish option costs $109. Although this is the most expensive faucet in the line, it is still far more affordable than similar designs offered by other retailers. For example, the KOHLER living brushed modern brass kitchen faucet from Home Depot sells for a hefty $625.31. In comparison, the DELSJÖN faucet is affordable and stylish. It is no surprise that the professional designer suggests splurging on this kitchen feature.
The pros and potential cons of IKEA's DELSJÖN faucet
As Phoenix Orion Gray described in his video, IKEA's DELSJÖN faucet looks chic despite its low price. “This brass is not super yellow, so it looks more expensive,” he explains. Now, according to Gray, the pewter version is “on the rise,” and it works in a variety of spaces. He then praises the brushed black finish, noting, “This will hide more fingerprints and won't show as much water buildup as your matte black.”
Aside from aesthetics, the product also offers notable functional features. To control the water flow, an aerator is integrated into the faucet. This leads to overall lower water and energy consumption. In addition, ceramic discs have been installed inside the faucet to better manage the increased friction that occurs when switching from hot to cold water or vice versa.
Despite these advantages, there is one potential disadvantage of the IKEA DELSJÖN faucet that you should be aware of. A customer used the reviews to highlight a design issue that was affecting the installation. “The sink's mounting feature is a thin threaded rod that is asymmetrical/offset relative to the base,” they wrote. “If you follow that [installation] If you perform the process through an IKEA countertop, the assembly force will pull the faucet to the side, causing the faucet to tilt. Design error!” Overall, the faucet has a 4.3-star rating, so most customers seem to be happy with the product. Positive reviews actually praised the easy installation process. Still, it's up to you to decide whether the interior designer-approved kitchen faucet best suits your home.