Waterstone

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Overview

Waterstone Faucets produces luxury kitchen and bath faucets, originating from components for water filtration systems and pivoting to decorative filtration faucets in 2002 before expanding to full kitchen lines in 2005. The company operates in the high-end market, emphasizing American manufacturing in California with in-house design, engineering, and assembly using U.S. parts where possible. It targets kitchen and bath showrooms across North America, known for custom finishes and niche products.¹²⁵

History

Waterstone Faucets was founded in 1999 by Chris Kuran, initially supplying parts to water filtration system manufacturers. In 2002, it pivoted to produce decorative filtration faucets sold through kitchen and bath showrooms in North America. The company expanded to kitchen faucets and accessories in 2005, designing full lines to match its filtration products, and has since grown production capacity in California.²⁴⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Decorative Filtration Faucets	Niche custom finish water filtration	$300 - $1,200
Kitchen Faucets	Luxury high-performance designs	$800 - $2,500
Bath Faucets	High-end bath solutions	$500 - $1,800
Pulldown Faucets (PLP line)	Modern industrial pulldown	$1,000 - $2,000
Suite Collections	Coordinated kitchen and bath	$400 - $2,200

Manufacturing

All products are designed, engineered, manufactured, finished, assembled, tested, and packed at the company's facility in Murrieta, California. Waterstone operates as a vertically integrated factory using U.S. parts whenever possible. Manufacturing emphasizes American craftsmanship for luxury faucets.¹²⁵⁶

Notable Products

Decorative Filtration Faucets - Initial niche product line launched in 2002 with custom finishes for designer kitchens.
PLP Pulldown Faucets - Slimmer body pulldown faucets with modern industrial knurling, recent innovation.
Kitchen Faucet Collections - Full lines engineered in 2005 matching filtration faucet aesthetics and performance.
Bath Solutions - High-quality bath faucets complementing kitchen offerings in custom finishes.
Suite Story Products - Coordinated accessories tying into core faucet lines for complete installations.

Reputation

Waterstone is regarded by professionals for its American-made quality, custom finishes, and vertical integration, appealing to high-end kitchen and bath designers. Enthusiasts value the durability and niche innovations from filtration origins to luxury faucets. Some note smaller scale compared to larger brands, with varying employee estimates reflecting focused operations.¹²⁴

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