When selecting a faucet for your kitchen there are a few considerations that should definitely factor into your decision. Firstly, evaluate your kitchen style and make sure your preferred faucet makes sense. Secondly, really look at the size of sink you have and the overall size of the kitchen. You wouldn’t want to select something that is going to be too big, or too small, for the space. Finally, review the other colors you have going in your room as you wouldn’t want to select a finish that will fight with your tile or countertop color. Once these things are decided, here are some of the faucet styles available to choose from.

Single Handle
This faucet offers a one handle operation for temperature and water pressure while usually only requiring one hole for installation. A possible downside is that selecting the right temperature can be harder than other types of faucets.

Double Handle
Contains one handle for hot water, and one for cold. Water pressure and temperature are more easily controlled with a two-handled faucet.

Bridge Faucet
Both the hot and cold faucets are connected by a horizontal bar, lending it to its name. This type of faucet is considered a design focal point due to its unique look.

Gooseneck
The neck of the gooseneck faucet is a high arch. This is especially ideal in kitchens because the height allows for easy cleaning of large items. This style of faucet can be challenging to use if the sink has items installed above/near them that might limit height clearance.

Straight Spout
Designed to come straight out from the sink, straight spout faucets work best for smaller size sinks and are especially ideal when there are height limitations or sinks with shallower basins where splashing can be an issue.

Pull Out Spout
Doubling as both a stationary faucet and a handheld sprayer hose faucet, you can direct water wherever you want it to go. Well-suited for wide sinks, you can reach any edge you need to and are great for rinsing dishes without splashing water around.

Pull Down Spout
Similar to the pull-out model, a pull-down faucet easily extends down into the sink, making them ideal for deep sink basins as they make for easy rinsing of large items. These are often found in busy kitchens and especially commercial environments due to their practical nature.

Touchless Faucet
Touchless models are turned on using motion, ideal for the ability to wash dirty hands without getting the faucet and surrounding area messy. One handle typically controls the temperature of the water.

Touch Activated
A tap to the faucet turns on and off a touch activated faucet, limiting mess, and is ideal for clients with accessibility issues or children, whose reach can be a challenge. A small side handle typically adjusts temperature.

Stationary Faucet
This is a simple, old school kitchen faucet. They don’t swivel, move, or have extra features, but they still work well in small sink basins. This could be a good choice if simplicity is important to you.

Swivel Spout Faucet
A swivel spout faucet moves side to side which is especially helpful in double basin sinks.