Faucets are designed in hundreds of different varieties. They range from elaborate and intricate, made from the most expensive material, to rustic models made from durable brass and nickel. Some faucets, because of either intricate designs or expensive material, will sell at ridiculously high prices. They can't be too expensive because metals like platinum and gold will suffer from the constant water stream, but companies will find ways to make anything much more expensive than need be. The most costly faucet in the world is a Julia Bridge Four Hole Kitchen mixer, made from antique brass that is hand polished and finished; it costs $3400. For someone who doesn't have unlimited monies, however, or who simply is not absurdly profligate, most any faucet sold at Ikea or Amazon will be perfectl