Not a huge fan of the spring-suspended restaurant dishwasher style. We had that in our last place. Here's what I'm thinking:
http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Evoke-s...aucets/426039.htm?skuId=398467&brandId=432437
That's looks all kinds of tough, but I'd be surprised if the pull out part wasn't cheap feeling and fragile. That's what I see most of the time, and I'm always checking products like that just for kicks. There's no fucking reason they couldn't just cast the piece out of aluminum or brass.
If it's not that, you look underneath to get a view inside and it's just plain junk. There's not enough metal in there for something you're supposed to use that frequently. The same goes for door handles and latches. A
really good one makes an impression every time you use it.
A cheaply made one will take the luxury right out of a $30,000 entryway as soon as you touch it.
Whatever you get, just find it somewhere and play around with it beforehand. Get just a bit rough, as well. If it starts to loosen up, really consider whether or not the style is worth the sacrifice, and whether or not it's worth spending a bit more.
Kohler does make some good stuff. I haven't seen that one in person yet.
This sort of thing does make a difference in resale. Solid faucets, door handles, and anything else you frequently touch can really sell an impression of a home. So many people focus on all manner of trendy decorations, landscaping, or appliances; but it's the things we touch many times every day that are universally appreciated.
And that's not all about resale. Just like the buyer, you'll appreciate it too.
Of course, if something seems fine to you, that's great. I just don't like the compromises most people are willing to make for style, when the damned style didn't
require compromise in the first place...
Cheers,
Kennith