What defines the best luxury faucet? Is it a sophisticated design? Or maybe durability and manufacturing qualities? Or high-tech functionality? For every person, the answer will be different. We here at Golzar Home have seen many faucets along the way and have trained ourselves to instantly see who is better. Today, let's compare two famous brands: Waterstone and Newport Brass, and answer who is the better faucet manufacturer for your home.

Waterstone

Founded in 1999, Waterstone proudly positions itself as a fully American manufacturer. Their facilities are in the US, and their headquarters is in California. They develop and manufacture all parts themselves and maintain the highest quality across all products. This precise approach allows them to create some of the most unusual and authentic faucets we've seen. These are solid, durable, and aesthetically pleasing faucets that will be the focal point of your kitchen.

Waterstone Wheel Pulldown Faucet (Polished Brass)

Newport Brass

Founded in Newport Beach, CA, in 1989, Newport Brass is a luxury faucet brand that does its designs and finishing in California. Their versatile catalog contains all sorts of faucets, so it is easy to find something for your liking. However, customers say that some of their faucets have controversial builds and are poorly constructed.

Newport Brass Chesterfield Kitchen Bridge Pull-Down Faucet (Antique Brass)

Manufacturing

Waterstone faucets are made in the USA - from design to steel forging to final assembly - at every step. Their products are deservedly famous for their quality and design. The signature "Gantry" and "Wheel" pulldown faucets are beautifully designed and crafted, and the same can be said about their other lines.

Newport Brass says that their products are “forged from solid brass and finished by hand in California.” Many customers praise their wide catalogue and designer finishes. However, it's not that simple. During the research of the company’s profile on Google Maps (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YJGfNvbJiKb9Sd2T9) and Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/santa-ana/profile/wholesale-plumbing-supplies/newport-brass-1126-100081708/complaints) we found that unpleasant situations are likely to occur. To be totally honest, Waterstone also has a BBB report about their warranty that seems to be unresolved, but the sheer number of complaints is higher for Newport Brass. Whether you believe them or not is up to you.

Price

Waterstone faucets are usually more expensive due to their quality manufacturing and craftsmanship. They comfortably sit in the ultra-luxury price range and deliver at the highest level. Newport Brass is also expensive but slightly less.

What to choose?

• If you're thinking about unquestionable quality, a professional design that no one else offers, and precision industrial machinery, choose Waterstone.
• If you're looking for interesting but more conventional designs and are ready to get plumbing advice to choose the right model, there are some risks - but Newport Brass is an option.