We researched standout options of various materials, styles, and fits. Our top choice is the Vigo Satro Single Hole Bathroom Faucet, a sleek, modern fixture with a waterfall-like spout. Check out the best bathroom faucets below. This thoughtfully designed piece has an easy-to-clean nozzle that resists mineral buildup and comes with a ceramic disc valve tested to withstand 500,000 uses. The single-handle lever allows you to control the water flow and temperature with minimal effort and promises to conserve water without weakening the pressure. The Satro is priced slightly steep, but you can count on long-lasting quality. Beyond that, the only other thing to note is that, unlike many bathroom sink faucets, the drain component is sold separately. Price at time of publish: $128 This faucet has excellent water pressure, and the single-lever design makes it easy to adjust the flow and temperature. But with a flow rate of nearly three gallons per minute, we should note that it doesn’t preserve water like many other models. Price at time of publish: $38 This piece is made of solid brass and comes in seven finishes ranging from brushed nickel to matte black to antique bronze. Because the material boasts a high resistance to rust, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, it will hold up for several years under heavy daily use. Price at time of publish: $305 Since it’s made of standard metal rather than stainless steel, it’s somewhat lightweight and shows water spots easily. Still, the price is more than reasonable, and the manufacturer backs it with a lifetime warranty. Price at time of publish: $69 While each user won’t be able to adjust the temperature, you can pre-set it with your hot/cold hoses using the included temperature mixer. If you don’t have a nearby outlet to plug it in, this lever-free faucet can be powered by four AA batteries, which you’ll have to buy separately. Price at time of publish: $95 The deck-mounted design is ideal for vanity faucets and decorative vessel sinks. Just bear in mind that the waterfall-style spout requires decent water pressure to ensure that more than a trickle comes out and that the angle may lead to some splashing on your bathroom counters. Price at time of publish: $96 This fixture is made of solid brass and comes in five finishes, including matte white for those who want something truly unique. The price is slightly steep, and you’ll have to assemble it at home. But all the necessary hardware is included for installation. Price at time of publish: $129 Made of solid brass, this rust-resistant bathroom faucet is available in six finishes to match the existing fixtures in your space. While it comes with a matching pop-up drain, you’ll have to buy the deckplate separately. Price at time of publish: $60 This piece is undoubtedly expensive, and you’ll have to buy the drain separately. However, it’s designed to conserve water without affecting the pressure, and the all-brass construction is backed by the brand’s lifetime parts and finish warranty. Price at time of publish: $137 Not only that, but it also has a drip-free ceramic disc valve to prevent wastage after it’s turned off. Since this fixture isn’t made of stainless steel, you’ll have to clean off water spots frequently. Other than that, we have no complaints. Price at time of publish: $99 This bathroom faucet only comes in two finishes (chrome and brushed nickel). And while it has somewhat of a commercial appearance, we think the price is more than reasonable. It’s also backed by a lifetime warranty. Price at time of publish: $49
Style and Finish
Faucets may seem formulaic, but the truth is, there are tons of designs out there. “Categories, styles, handles, finishes, etc.—the options are plentiful,” says licensed master plumber Richard Epstein. Some bathroom faucets are smaller and more space-efficient, while others sprawl dramatically across your bathroom countertop. There are also high-tech touchless options without any levers, like the Luxice Automatic Bathroom Sink Faucet. Once you land on a style, Rice says the fun part is choosing a finish “and all the matching accessories.”
Valve Type
You’ll also want to consider the valve. Some bathroom sink faucets come with a valve, while others are sold separately, as with the Delta Trinsic Wall Mounted Faucet. The four main types include compression valves, which are pressed into the inlet; ball valves for single-lever faucets; cartridge valves that work with single- or multi-levered models; and ceramic disc valves, which can be adjusted to control water pressure and temperature.
Installation Fitting
You’ll need one, two, or three holes in your wall or countertop to install a faucet. “For those with one hole, you can choose a centerset, single-handle, or bridge faucet, which looks just like it sounds,” says Rice. Two holes are more rare. They work with streamlined, wall-mounted designs like the Delta Trinsic Bathroom Faucet. “Those with holes 4 to 10 inches from the faucet spout can choose a spread-fit.” (The Glacier Bay Dorind Faucet is an example of a three-hole centerset model.)
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Theresa Holland is a freelance commerce writer who specializes in home improvement. For this article, she interviewed Richard Epstein, a licensed master plumber and member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board, and Carlie Rice, social media manager at the online design studio Havenly. She considered dozens of bathroom faucets from myriad brands, narrowing them down to high-quality, aesthetically pleasing designs with a variety of fittings. Theresa covers home fixtures, decor, cleaning supplies, and organizational solutions at The Spruce.
Start by cutting off the water supply to your sink.Then, turn on the faucet to empty it, and turn it off when it runs dry.After that, you’ll want to disconnect the supply lines from the faucet, unscrew the nuts securing the faucet to the drain, and disconnect the faucet’s lift rod from the drain.Once you’ve done that, you should be able to remove the old faucet from the sink. If your faucet came with a drain, you may need to remove that as well.To install your new faucet, simply remove any packaging, and slide it into place, gaskets first. If you’re replacing your drain, be sure to slide that into place, too.Using nuts, washers, and a wrench, secure your faucet and drain, and seal their edges with caulk.To finish up, connect your drain to your faucet’s lift rod, reconnect the supply lines, and turn the water supply back on.Turn on your faucet to make sure it works, and double-check that there are no leaks underneath your sink before calling it a day.
Start by shutting off the water supply to your faucet.Remove one of the handles from your faucet. (You may need a wrench or screwdriver to do this.)Once your faucet handle is removed, you should see a faucet cartridge or faucet stem. Remove this piece, and inspect it. If you find any damage, you’ve pinpointed the source of your leak.Replace this piece, reinstall your faucet handle, and turn the water supply back on.
The primary reason chrome and brushed nickel are such common choices is because they go with the existing fixtures in most homes, including door knobs, towel hooks, and shower heads, but it’s definitely a matter of personal preference. “I love the look of a two-handle faucet, because it feels classic and timeless,” says Rice. “Maybe you don’t feel as strongly about faucets, in which case, you should just go with whichever speaks to you or your style and fits your vanity.”
