Types Of Kitchen Faucets (13 Different Types Explained)

1. Pull down Faucet

This type pulls directly from the neck and sprays a jet into the sink, and has the option of changing to a spray. With a taller design, the hose pulls down to the basin and clips back into place on the spout. Perfect for filling a pitcher or washing fruits and vegetables.

2. Pull out Faucet

Benefits include a longer hose so that it can be pulled out further—ideal for shallow sinks that have smaller drains. The spout fully detaches from the neck and can be used in a 360^-degree motion, giving you the freedom to spray in any direction.

3. Single Handle Faucet

This is the most common faucet on the market. A design made for simplicity; the single handle swivels from left to right to control the temperature and up to control the water flow. It is easier to find the desired temperature as it only takes one hand to swivel the handle into position.

4. Double Handle Faucet

The two handles control the hot and cold water separately, giving you freedom on the flow of both temperatures. Choosing this faucet gives you more design options with different types of handles and spouts. Installation of this faucet requires the hot and cold hoses to be connected by flexible hoses.

5. Widespread Faucet

Similar to the double handles, this faucet is spread wider with no escutcheon on the base. This kitchen faucet gives you more space around your sink and a more minimalist design. It’s beneficial with a wider basin, or if you have two basins, as the neck swivels further around.

6. Touchless Faucets

The more expensive option of faucet, but with more to offer. Touchless faucets are made with motion sensors, either wave activated or proximity sensor. Designs come with a temperature lever and are usually battery-operated. Better at preventing the spread of harmful germs.

7. Commercial Style Faucets

This design is for a more professional style in your kitchen. Models can come with multiple outlets for a sprayer and one for the regular faucet. They are more durable and hard-working, giving you a better clean—ideal for a larger kitchen with lots of wall space.

8. Separate Spray Faucet

For a more flexible design, the separate spray comes with the faucet in the center and the sprayer to the side. The hose pulls out and diverts the water with the use of a trigger. It gives you more options when using your kitchen sink to clean and to fill pots or jugs.

9. Pot Fillers Faucet

These are attached over a stove or an extension to the main faucet. The pot filler is designed for preparing water to boil. Its use is best for larger kitchens with space to spare. Designs include an extendable arm to reach each portion of the stove, and it can be tucked away neatly after use.

10. Hands Free Faucet

Slightly different from the touchless, hands free faucets are designed to be switched off at the spout with the back of a hand or installed with a sensor. They also benefit from better prevention of spreading harmful germs. It can also be battery or mains operated.

11. Wall Mounted Faucet

Designed for saving space, the wall mounted faucet is not attached to the basin, meaning that you have more room around your sink. The water valve is located in the wall fitting, as well as the hoses, so it is recommended to have a detachable unit to access both.

12. Water filter faucet

This type of faucet comes with a separate spout attached to the side, with the water filtered beforehand. This is used for better quality drinking water and helps to prevent any unwanted minerals from the main spout.

13. Additional soap dispenser

This faucet has a separate nozzle on the side to dispense soap into your hands. This is to create a neater layout of your sink and to also declutter the sides, giving you a much tidier kitchen layout. The soap dispenser is refilled underneath the sink in the cupboard below.