What to Look for in a Kitchen Faucet
Faucet Type
Kitchen faucets come in a variety of types—including single-handle, double-handle, pull-down, and pull-out faucets, along with wall-mounted styles, too. Other specialized types of kitchen faucets include bridge faucets, bar faucets, or pot fillers. The type of faucet you choose will largely depend on your sink configuration, along with what functions or features are important to you. For example, a single-handle faucet makes it easy to adjust water temperature using just one hand, but double-handle faucets can provide more precise temperature control.
Sink Configuration
Be sure to factor in the style, size, and mounting holes of your kitchen sink before choosing a kitchen faucet. As Allison Ruda, an interior designer, points out, “The sink and the faucet have to ‘work’ together.” Start by determining how many mounting holes your sink has; one to four holes are typical. Then choose a faucet that is compatible, keeping in mind that some faucets include a deck plate that covers unused holes.
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Don’t overlook proportion, either. Sinks come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, so you need to determine what type of faucet will complement your sink. As an example, if you have a large farmhouse sink, a taller faucet with a pull-down sprayer would look great and provide balance.
Style and Finish
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When it comes to the style of the kitchen faucet you choose, there are options for just about any design style. You can find fixtures that complement traditional, modern, farmhouse, or industrial spaces. It’s important to choose a style that fits your taste and decor, since the faucet is often a focal point in the kitchen. “Chrome is a durable finish and easy to keep clean, so it’s a popular choice and great if your kitchen gets heavy use,” says Ruda. “Other finishes like gold look great but can be prone to water spots and be harder to clean, so that’s something to keep in mind when deciding,”
You may wonder whether it’s acceptable to mix-and-match finishes in your kitchen—for example, a gold kitchen faucet with stainless steel appliances. Ruda provides this advice: “I like to do no more than two finishes in a space. Take note of the finishes of your cabinet hardware and other fixtures, and either match the finish or choose one that complements it. When in doubt, match it.”
You’ll also need to decide between low- and high-spout kitchen faucets. Ruda stresses that choosing a low- versus a high-spout style depends on the look you like best and the available space. “You might have a window sill or cabinet that a tall spout may not fit under. You also want to make sure the spout can reach the whole sink bowl so that it functions well,” she adds.
Additional Features
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Additional features can enhance the function of your kitchen faucet. Some of the most innovative faucets are touchless, using a sensor—or even your voice—to start and stop the water flow. You might also consider a faucet with a pull-down sprayer to make cleaning your sink or dishes more efficient. Additional accessories mounted next to the faucet, like a side sprayer or soap dispenser, are also practical choices if you have a sink with multiple installation holes.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by home product expert Erica Puisis. To find the best kitchen faucets, she researched the most popular faucets on the market from top brands like Moen, Kohler, Delta, American Standard, and more. Options for single-handle, double-handle, pull-down, and pull-out faucets were all considered, and individual faucets were evaluated based on their installation type, features, and finishes. We also tested a top-rated industrial-style model, the Kohler Sous Pro-Style Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet, and evaluated the faucet based on its ease of installation, user-friendly features, and aesthetics.
Our Experts:
- Allison Ruda, interior designer
- Richard Epstein, a licensed master plumber and member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board
- Dena Ogden, writer at The Spruce
- Marisa Viglione, senior editor at The Spruce
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