Start with your space.

For an existing kitchen, begin with what cannot easily move: the sink, worktop holes, backsplash and water supplies. A faucet that looks right in a photograph may not suit the holes or clearance you already have. In a new kitchen, choose the faucet and sink together before the worktop is drilled.

Next, think about use. Large cookware needs comfortable room below the spout. A divided sink may benefit from a suitable swivel range or a compatible sprayer. A window behind the sink needs enough clearance to open. In a compact room, leave visual breathing space around the fixture rather than choosing by size alone.

Choose a faucet style.

Bridge kitchen faucets

A visible bridge connects the hot and cold controls and gives the sink a traditional focal point. Check the exact center-to-center mounting distance and any additional holes required for a sprayer. Explore bridge kitchen faucets when a classic, two-handle profile suits your layout.

Wall-mounted kitchen faucets

A wall-mounted spout leaves the sink deck clear. Its success depends on the position of the supplies, the finished wall depth and where the water lands in the bowl. This is a planning decision, not simply a different visual style. Compare wall-mount kitchen faucets with your installer before completing the wall.

Single-hole layouts

A single-hole arrangement can keep the deck compact, but the hole diameter, surface thickness and handle movement still need checking. Treat it as an installation category, not a guarantee that any one-hole faucet will fit. Compare the layout differences in our bridge, single-hole and wall-mount guide.

A pot filler is a separate cooking-area outlet, not a substitute for the sink faucet. Plan its reach and shutoff arrangement independently.

Measure before choosing.

Overall height alone does not tell you how a faucet will work. Spout reach determines where the outlet sits over the bowl; outlet height determines the useful space below it. Basin depth and water flow also affect splash.

1. Count and measure the holes. Record their diameter and center-to-center spacing. Check the selected configuration, not just the product family.
2. Measure the reach. Compare the mounting point with the intended landing area inside the sink.
3. Check working clearance. Account for cookware, window movement, shelves and handle travel.
4. Check below and behind. Confirm mounting thickness, accessible supply connections and installation space.

Bring these measurements to the installation planning guide. Ask your installer to confirm local requirements and the product's connection details before ordering; appearance alone cannot establish compatibility.

Handles and sprayers: choose for everyday use.

Cross handles emphasize a traditional silhouette. Lever handles create a different line and a different grip. Neither is automatically the right choice for every person: consider hand comfort, wet-hand use and the clearance needed to turn the controls.

A side sprayer can be useful for rinsing the bowl or directing water around cookware. It also requires space, a compatible connection and the correct hole arrangement. Compare what to check in a faucet-and-sprayer set rather than adding an unrelated sprayer on appearance alone.

Choose the finish you want to live with.

Unlacquered Brass starts with a warm golden appearance and develops patina through exposure and use. Polished Nickel brings a bright silver-toned reflection. Antique Copper has a warmer, aged copper character; Vintaless applies a protective coating to this finish. A reflective surface is not necessarily an uncoated surface.

Begin with the room's permanent materials: the worktop, cabinet color and backsplash. Then decide whether you prefer an evolving surface or a more consistent visual direction. Color and sheen vary with light, screens and individual pieces, so use photography as a reference rather than an exact color promise.

Read Unlacquered Brass vs. Polished Nickel for a focused comparison, or explore all eight finish families in the finish guide, including those marked Coming Soon.

Build a shortlist around your kitchen.

For a traditional deck-mounted layout, start with the bridge collection. For an uncluttered sink deck and planned in-wall supplies, investigate wall-mounted designs. If rinsing flexibility matters, compare complete sprayer configurations rather than assuming it is included.

The Atlas bridge faucet is one concrete place to compare Pearl and Branch handle styling, faucet-only and with-sprayer sets, and Unlacquered Brass or Polished Nickel. Select each option on the product page and confirm the corresponding specifications; this example is not a universal-fit recommendation.

Common questions.