10 Most Popular Kitchen Faucet Styles 2023

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From updated takes on traditional designs to sleek and modern models, these kitchen faucets are a small way to make a big impact and elevate the entire room.

Buying a kitchen faucet gives you an opportunity to add a shiny new accessory to your space. While it may not have the transformative power of a new large appliance like a stainless steel refrigerator or a double-oven electric stove, it's a small change than can make a significant impact for a quick and easy kitchen refresh. especially if its design is bold enough to draw the eye. And, it doesn't have to incredibly expensive, either. Even a basic polished chrome kitchen faucet pared with an older kitchen sink is often a significant improvement.

These days, there are so many different kitchen faucet types on the market that it's easy to lose track. That's why we compiled this handy buying guide of the most popular kitchen faucets to suit a range of styles and budgets. Scroll down for our lineup, plus advice to consider before you shop.

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Unless you’re doing a complete renovation, plumbing and your existing sink's holes determines the type of faucet you can choose. Beyond that, it's all about styles, finishes, and special features.

Deck-mounted faucets have one to four holes, so two or more requires measuring the distance between each piece. In general, widespread faucets are 6 inches or more, and anything less is considered a centerset. There are also wall-mounted faucets to install above a sink and pot-filler faucets to mount above a range top.

The most basic kitchen faucet you can buy is a single-handle model that typically comes with or without a side sprayer. For a step up, there are single-handle kitchen faucets that have a pull-out spray head. But these days, gooseneck kitchen faucets with pull-down sprayers are one of the more popular designs, and many at the higher end offer touchless operation and are smart-enabled for voice control.

Pro tips: Make sure to confirm the faucet's spout reach and the fixture's maximum height, especially if you have cabinets above the kitchen sink.

You may want your kitchen appliances and faucet to match, or at least compliment, each other, and there are a slew of finishes available, some with the added benefit of being fingerprint-resistant.

Our selection includes the most popular kitchen faucet styles across a range of price points to suit different budgets. To compile our list, we relied on our own experience purchasing kitchen faucets and looked for the best-looking, highest-quality faucets from major brands, such as Delta, Moen, Kraus, Kingston Brass, and others. We also also considered expert options from reviewers at Good Housekeeping and The Spruce and combed through customer reviews to identify potential product during our research.

This Delta kitchen faucet has a handy pull-down sprayer — and if you’re upgrading from a standard model it’ll fast become a feature that you won't want to live without. With this style, scrubbing pots is easier because you don't have to wedge it under a fixed spout and it's a great tool for cleaning out the sink.

There's a magnetic dock to prevent the sprayer from drooping over time, plus it's finished to prevent water droplets and fingerprints from showing. It's also available in stainless, polished chrome, matte black, and bronze.

This super-value kitchen faucet punches way above its weight class in terms of value. The faucet features a push-control sprayer that allows you to choose from an aerated stream, or a powerful spray. The spout swivels 360-degrees to cover the entire sink.

Plus, the upgraded drip-free cartridge technology lasts through up to 5 million uses, 10 times the industry standard. Reviewers are amazed by the "awesome" functionality considering the budget price.

Sleek design makes this pull-out kitchen faucet an excellent choice for a modern kitchen. The spout swivels, and two buttons on the underside allow you toggle back and forth between a single stream and spray. Also, the weight inside the nylon-braided hose isn't fixed, which gives you more range.

The faucet is on the taller side, at just over 11 inches high, and comes in stainless, black stainless, and matte back in addition to polished chrome.

This classic single-handle kitchen faucet is a smart bet if you’re looking for something that looks nice and is basic and affordable. Plus, at the time of this writing, it's priced at under $150.

It's from Delta, a trusted name in faucets (the Indiana-based company has been around since 1954), with a one-hole deck mount, a swivel spout that has a high enough arc for easily filling pots and pans. Polished chrome finish always looks sharp; additional finishes include brushed stainless and white.

This attractive, vintage-style kitchen faucet is space-saver, plus not having a deck-mount makes it easier to wipe up water and clean around the sink. It features cross handles, each with a bright-white center to show off the elegant script on its hot and cold knobs. This faucet looks great in a variety of contemporary and farmhouse-chic settings.

Because the low-arc spout is wall-mounted, there's plenty of space to fill tall pots. The faucet gets rave reviews, with an average 4.7 stars from more than 220 customers, and it's available in five other finishes in addition to the oil-rubbed bronze that's shown.

This kitchen faucet takes a basic pull-down to the next level. Wave your hand past a sensor on top of the spout to turn it on, or use voice control and tell Alexa or Google Assistant to perform tasks like, "fill the pot with three cups of water."

Presets for measurement and temperature are customizable through the app. When activating temperature commands, the faucet runs to the desired temperature, pauses, and holds until you’re ready to go. The single-handle faucet is deck-mounted and is available in three additional finishes: matte black, brushed chrome, and oil-rubbed bronze.

Commercial-style kitchen faucets have a modern farmhouse look, but the exposed hardware elevates the overall design so it works well in settings ranging from contemporary to industrial. This one is positively swoonworthy and customers agree, with more than 8,120 reviewers giving the faucet an average 4.8 stars.

It's 18 inches high and features a swivel spout and pull-down spray head, plus there's the option to add a soap pump. The faucet also has a spot-resistant finish and comes in 13 other finishes, including polished chrome and a striking matte black.

This handsome kitchen faucet can transform a ho-hum contemporary kitchen into an elegant space. It has enough presence to make a statement, and draws the eye to become the focal point of the room. The bridge balances out the high spout to keep proportions in check, and the traditional handles complete the look.

It's available in six finishes, such as brushed nickel and a lovely vintage brass, plus the side spray is included. More than 1,145 customers give the faucet an average 4.7 stars.

If you have a wide or double-width sink with four holes, this kitchen faucet style is your best bet. It has a high goose-neck spout that swivels, with a single handle set at its side, plus a soap dispenser and pull-out sprayer.

Each piece has a decorative curve to add visual interest and the rich, oil-rubbed bronze finish features burnished gold details that catch the light for a hint of shine. The deck-mounted faucet is also available in satin nickel.

A pot-filler kitchen faucet is a cleverly designed faucet that can be placed over a sink or range top. They often have knobs at the wall and spout, plus there's a swing joint that allows it to be pushed back flush with the wall and out of the way.

This model from Delta would look sharp in any kitchen and it extends up to an impressive 2 feet, which is especially convenient if you have a wide double sink.

It gets high marks from customers, with an average 4.8 stars from more than 660 reviewers and it comes in five other finishes in addition to polished chrome.

Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you'll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.

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