Last time around we brought you up to date on our kitchen faucet options. This time we are headed to the bath.

In the bathroom we have an additional concern beyond aesthetics and ease of install (our main factors in the kitchen faucet decisions).The faucets in our bathroom need to be low flow. In fact, they have to be so efficient in their water use (.5 gpm) that we need to add a special aerator regardless of the faucet we purchase. This aerator situation is largely responsible for our move away from IKEA in the bathroom. We had a lot of trouble finding one that would fit their fixtures.

You will note that each of these faucets has been chosen for the ease of aerator addition. We still look at aesthetics and install, but the aerator issue is the driving factor.

Grohe Concetto – Base (2 Faucets – +$100)
This faucet was once an upgrade option, but we have found it more affordable than we anticipated. It also takes a aerator very well.

Kohler Panache – $30 Upgrade (2 Faucets – +$150)
We really like the design of this faucet. It also meets all of our aerator, surface mount, single handle requirements.

Grohe Europlus – $50 Upgrade (Two Faucets – $190)
This one has a really dull name but it’s a pretty beautiful faucet. I particularly like the tub trim.

Let us know what you think in the comments. We are also happy to take suggestions if we have missed a faucet you like.