How to Select a Gorgeous (and Functional) Faucet for Your Kitchen

Your faucet might seem like a smaller aspect of your kitchen, but odds are, you’ll use it every single day. Before you purchase a new faucet, think about how it’ll look in your space, but don’t forget to focus on function. Investing in the wrong design can make it difficult for you to use your faucet when you need it. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to choose both a beautiful and functional faucet. 

We’ll talk about layout, finishes, and add-on options for your new faucet. By the time you finish reading this guide, you’ll be able to navigate your search for a faucet with ease. 

Layout Options for Your Faucet

Faucet layouts come in several varieties. First, you’ll need to think about if you’ll need one or three holes in your sink for your faucet. 

Three-hole kitchen faucets usually have room for the faucet, a handle, and a sprayer. These take up additional space behind your sink, so make sure you’re set on all these features before you decide to install. 

Single-hole faucets just support the faucet itself. Usually, the faucet is equipped with a handle and a pull-down sprayer. 

If you work with S&S to install your sink and faucet, we’ll take care of drilling the right number of holes and setting the sink. We recommend you have your faucet chosen before your countertop installation so that we can drill your sink holes accordingly.  

Faucet Add-Ons

Your faucet add-ons will correspond to the number of holes in your countertop. Typically, a three-hole layout supports a faucet, a handle, and a sprayer, but there are other add-ons you might want to consider, as well. 

Some faucets come with a drinking water dispenser or a soap dispenser. Beverage faucets filter your water, which can be convenient if your fridge doesn’t produce drinking water. Built-in soap dispensers are useful because you don’t have to keep your soap on the countertop, which ends up saving a little bit of space. 

The biggest countertop space-saver, however, is a pull-down sprayer attached to your faucet. This type of sprayer is really convenient compared to conventional sprayers, and they take up less room around your sink. 

Faucet Finishes

Faucets come in a variety of different finishes. Stainless steel remains the most practical option, but recent design trends have seen the rise of other colours, like matte black, bronze, brushed gold, and chrome. 

Select a faucet finish that goes with your other kitchen hardware. If you live in an area with hard water, you might want to opt for a brushed finish over shiny chrome to hide the look of mineral-build up. 

Matching Your Faucet to Your Sink

It’s a good idea to start looking for your faucet soon after you decide on a sink style. The two don’t have to match perfectly, but you’ll want to make sure that they suit each other in terms of look and function. 

There are plenty of popular faucet styles that suit different styles of sinks, including farmhouse sinks, which are extremely popular right now, and traditional stainless-steel double-basin sinks. 

Here are a few notes on some of the most common faucet styles: 

Commercial-Style: The commercial-style faucet is a high-arching, flexible faucet that’s popular right now for its utilitarian look and practicality. It has a pull-down sprayer built into the faucet so that you don’t need room for more holes in your sink. Plus, the design of the faucet gives you plenty of room underneath for washing dishes. 

Dual and Single-Handle Stainless Steel: Traditional stainless steel faucets often come in dual and single handle varieties. This is a simpler type of faucet that’s a good choice for homeowners on a budget. Though dual-handle faucets often look more regal, consider how much space the handles take up behind your sink. 

Motion-Sensing: Motion-sensing faucets are amazing for hands-free use. They’re expensive, but it might be worth an investment if you’re an avid cook and you spend a lot of time in your kitchen. 

Working with Your Contractor to Choose a Faucet

If you’re still not sure what type of faucet would be best for your kitchen, schedule a design appointment with us in our Cold Lake showroom. We’ll talk about your renovation and brainstorm ideas. We can show you popular faucets that fit well into your aesthetic and suit your household needs. 

It can be intimidating to select every little piece of your new kitchen by yourself, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us for help!