A faucet should be as functional as it is good-looking. We’ll help you find one that suits how you cook and ties your kitchen together.
Functional & Attractive
Your faucet is a hard-working fixture and a real part of the room’s design, so it’s worth getting right. There’s a wide range of styles and finishes to suit any look, from traditional to transitional, contemporary, or modern farmhouse.
Mixing finishes is welcome, as long as you keep them consistent within a family, either polished or satin, rubbed or brushed, for a balanced feel. On cost, it’s worth investing enough to enjoy lasting quality, keeping in mind that certain styles and finishes add to the price.
Types Of Kitchen Faucets
Kitchen faucets come in a range of configurations, each suited to a different way of working at the sink.
Spray heads that pull down into the basin or out toward you, for easy rinsing and filling.
One handle for easy one-hand control, or two for a classic, symmetrical look.
Motion- or voice-activated models that keep the faucet clean when your hands are full or messy.
Mounted near the stove to fill large pots right on the cooktop, a genuine luxury for frequent cooks.
Choosing The Details
From handles and finishes to matching your sink and the extras that make daily use easier, a handful of decisions shape how your faucet looks and works. Here’s what we’ll walk through together.
Handles
A single handle is generally the most convenient and easiest to use, especially with wet or messy hands, letting you set flow and temperature in one motion. Two handles bring a classic, symmetrical look that often works beautifully in a bathroom, bar, or laundry room.
Finishes
Choose a finish that complements the rest of the room, from your sink and appliances to your cabinet hardware and countertops. Mixing finishes is very much on trend, so feel free to explore, keeping to either polished or satin, rubbed or brushed, to hold everything together. One thing to know: polished finishes are stunning but show fingerprints and water spots more readily.
Matching Your Sink
Faucet and sink need to work together. Most sinks have three holes, one each for the hot and cold handles and one for the spout, so make sure the sink’s hole count matches what your faucet needs. A single-handle faucet often includes a cover plate to hide any extra holes. If you’d like a sprayer, soap dispenser, hot water dispenser, or filter, choose a faucet that offers them in a matching or coordinating finish.
Options & Accessories
A few extras can make the sink area work harder. Spout type and height matter most, from standard and arched to pull-out and pull-down sprayers, on a bridge, deck, or wall mount. Aim for a spout tall enough to clear a large pot, and look for a hose that glides out and retracts smoothly and quietly. Beyond that, consider a soap dispenser, a hot or filtered water dispenser, a side sprayer, and touchless controls. And if your faucet can’t easily fill big pots, a pot filler near the stove is a lovely luxury.
A Faucet For Every Kitchen
Common Questions
A single-handle faucet is usually the most convenient, since you can adjust flow and temperature with one hand, even when it’s wet or full.
A faucet mounted near the stove that lets you fill large pots right on the cooktop. It’s a luxury touch that’s genuinely handy if you cook often.
Check the number of holes. Most sinks have three, and your faucet’s hole count needs to match. Single-handle faucets often include a plate to cover any unused holes.
Polished finishes are beautiful but reveal fingerprints and water spots more easily than satin or brushed finishes.
Yes, mixing is on trend. The trick is to stay within a finish family, either polished or satin, rubbed or brushed, so the room still feels cohesive.
Whether you’re ready to begin or simply gathering ideas, we’d love to hear about your project. Book a consultation and let’s talk about your space.
