12 Types of Kitchen Sink Faucets

Although a kitchen sink faucet may not be the first item that comes to mind when you think of your kitchen’s design, it’s an essential part of your kitchen that you’ll use every day. Kitchen sink faucets are one of those odd things that have surprising variety. It’s easy to forget about, until you’re in the store trying to figure out the difference between a bridge and swivel spout faucet.

It’s essential that you choose a kitchen faucet that’s not only stylish and aligns with your interior design vision, but works the way you want it to. Before choosing which fixture is best for your home, and before getting to the store, you’ll want to compare multiple types. Here are 11 types of kitchen sink faucets you can get in your home.

1. Pull-Out Faucet

The pull-out faucet has a spray head feature that can easily be pulled out of the faucet body. This is one of the features that people love most about this type of faucet. With the detachable head, you can get to those hard-to-reach places in your sink which gives you a lot of motion and flexibility while washing dishes or cooking. The pull-out faucet typically has one handle that you can use to adjust the flow and temperature of the water.

2. Pull-Down Faucet

The pull-down faucet has an elegant and stylish spout that you can use to easily reach different areas of your skin, making dishwashing and handwashing much easier. Because of the gooseneck feature, the pull-down faucet has a fixed head that can only be pulled downward. Unfortunately, this makes the faucet less flexible and has less motion than the pull-out faucet.

3. Single-Handle Faucet

The single-handle faucet works great in minimalistic kitchens because of its simple design. The handle doesn’t have as much motion as other faucet types, but you can move it to set the water temperature and flow. It’s a great fit for smaller countertops as it doesn’t take up much space but, the drawback of this faucet is that it’s not as easy to gauge and set the water flow and temperature.

4. Double-Handle Faucet

If you’re looking for more precise water flow and temperature, the double-handle faucet may be the perfect solution. A double-handle faucet has two separate handles; one for cold water and the other for hot water. The double-handle faucet has a much larger design than the single-handle faucet – so you’ll need more space for at least three holes in the sink.

5. Wideset Faucet

The wideset faucet is nearly the same as the double-handle, with one main difference that sets the two apart. With the wideset faucet, each element is installed separately: the spout and the two handles. This means you’ll be needing more space as it requires more holes in your countertop.

6. Pot Filler Faucet

Typically installed in gourmet kitchens, pot filler faucets are mounted to the wall and allow large, deep pots to be easily filled with water. They’re typically placed over the stove and are popular for those who cook pasta and soup dishes and use deep pots that don’t always fit under the sink. They have jointed arms that can be pulled forward or pushed back to make room for large pots. These faucets don’t usually come with sink basins but can if you want to make the customization.

7. Bridge Faucet

A bridge faucet is made of two handles: one is used for hot water, and the other for cold water. A unique aspect of the bridge faucet is that the pipe connecting the two handles is above the countertop, rather than hidden beneath it. It has a simple, sleek design that will make your kitchen look stylish and modern. 

8. Touchless Faucet

A dream design for chefs or avid cooks, the touchless faucet pours water at the wave of your hand. Their sensor detects movement, just like touchless faucets you may have seen in public washrooms. The touchless faucet makes prepping easy and seamless. If you need to adjust the water temperature or flow, you’ll have to adjust the handle that’s located on the base of the faucet. The touchless faucet is typically on the pricier side but worth it if you prefer a quick and easy experience.

9. Touch-Activated Faucet

This is another dream design for chefs and avid cooks, giving you water with the touch of the hand. The sensor detects movement and makes prepping easy and almost hands-free. 

The Touch-activated faucet is perfect for busy cooks or those who have trouble reaching the handles of a faucet. All you need to do is gently tap the faucet to get the water going, or use the small handle on the side. 

10. Swivel Spout Faucet

The swivel spout is one of the simplest styles of faucets on the market. The spout can swivel back and forth, which controls the water flow. If you have a sink with double basins, the swivel spout faucet is the perfect design as you can swivel it from basin to basin

11. Stationary Faucet

This is the simplest faucet style on the market as the stationary faucet doesn’t move or swivel. It’s completely stationary and works well for smaller sink basins that don’t need movable spouts.

12. Smart Faucet

If you’re into smart appliances and technology, the smart faucet could be the perfect fit for your kitchen. The smart faucet comes with features like a digital display that shows you the water temperature or how much you’re using from the tap. It’s hands-free but it does require an energy source to run, with many being battery-powered. The smart faucet can connect to your phone, making it a convenient choice if you’re willing to spend more on your kitchen sink faucet.