Prep sink will be in the middle of a peninsula with 3 seats on one side and 1 at the end. I was thinking that the faucet would go directly behind the prep sink. There will still be about 21" from the faucet to the other edge of the peninsula counter (seating area), including 16 1/2" overhang (counter height).

We're thinking of using the Hansgrohe Talis S (or possibly Allegro) faucets. They have a prep sink version that is 1" shorter, has 1" less reach and hose length is 19" instead of 59" for the main one. I thought the prep version would make sense as it would be **slightly** lower profile on the peninsula but still give the pull-down function for rinsing veggies etc.

At first I thought it was a typo that the hose on the prep sink version was a full 40" shorter. On the other hand, the hose reach will probably need to be about 12" less.

Does this faucet combo make sense or do you think we should use the same faucet on both sinks?

Anyone with experience with the prep sink version of these Hansgrohe faucets?

I'm aware that Costco has some inexpensive versions (such as Metro) but alas not in the prep sink version as far as I can tell.

Thanks!

Is this the one you're considering?

I just put two in my new kitchen, both are the regular, non-prep version. I considered the prep version for my island prep sink, but in the end decided i like the benefits of the regular version. Another benefit of the standard, IIRC, is that it swivels to a greater degree.

I've never had a pulldown faucet, but I LOVE these! Good quality, actual metal instead of plastic-looking chrome, pretty, sturdy, and simple.

While Costco's Metro is similar, I didn't like the loop handle (much prefer the cleaner, simpler line of the Talis handle). And they only carry it in the brushed version, another one of my dislikes. Hey, I'm picky. :)

Best price I have found is at qualitybath.com-- $540 total for a regular plus prep in that model, steel optik finish. Their web site is currently down until it re-opens for a weekend sale.

and since we now have sinks and counters in we think that it is too big for our peninsula / prep-sink, so have returned it. Thinking of getting the "prep" version, but it is only 1" shorter (~15" high) and has a shorter hose. Other than that identical from what I can tell from reading the specs.

I'm thinking instead of either the HG Allegro E pullout (about 12" high)

or the HG Talis S pullout (night as graceful looking as the Allegro) --also about 12" high.

or maybe the semi-arc (also 12" high) :

All of these are available in the steel optik finish.

I can imagine that for rinsing veggies in the prep sink the pull down might make the most sense, but maybe for filling a pot when the sink is full a pull-out might be better.

Any thoughts re aesthetics? I would have thought the Talis-S pull-out would go better with the high arc than it does.

hmmm...

Of your choices:

Don't like the Allegro because the lines aren't as clean and simple as the Talis you'll have at the cleanup sink. It's even more curvy than that pic shows.

Don't like the Talis pullout with the pulldown.

The semi-arc is better.

When it was first installed and the only thing on the counter it seemed huge and visible from everywhere. Once everything else moved into the kitchen and there were plants and equipment scattered around, the faucet became one of several things on the island and no longer stood out dramatically.

Funny though, while I liked the steel optik finish at the store, given our counters (a matte-ish gray concrete with stones mixed in) I'm thinking that a bit more chrome bling might be nice.

Just curious, if you have the HG faucets, what finish do you have?

Here's a view of the faucets from across the room. The one on the island doesn't seem too ginormous to me. It'll be even less noticable once the counter stools and banquette are in place.

When you mentioned the base being too big, I assume you meant the area with the controller stick at the bottom? Yes, it's a bit large, I guess. Doesn't bother me.

Thanks for the pics!

Yes, I'm wanting chrome now. (note: mail-order is great when you know EXACTLY what you want but returning items like bulky heavy faucets can be a bit pricey...)

Any thoughts if one or the other style would work better for cleanup or prep? I was thinking maybe the pull-out would have some advantage for prep in that if the prep sink was full with rinsing veggies, it would be somewhat easier to use a pull-out to fill a pot to the side of the prep sink. (Probably a stretch.) Plus it's 4" shorter so might look a bit slicker on the peninsula.

If I had to do it again I would get the Hansgrohe because the angle of my faucet is so straight down. I get a little bit of a splatter to the back counter. I have since rotated my handle to be oriented over the sink like Breezy and Cheri127 have. It helps keep the wet hand drips from getting all over the back of the counter.

This picture is before my handle was repositioned:

While I think mine is too tight of an angle, I love it otherwise. I really like the pull down feature over the pull out type. I think it is ergonomically easier.