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The 11 Best Bathroom Faucets of 2024

These versatile picks will upgrade your bathroom

A bathroom faucet we recommend on a yellow background

The Spruce / Lecia Landis

Most people don't give their bathroom sink faucets much thought—until it's time to replace them. Even then, it can seem like more of a style upgrade than a functional one. But there's more to bathroom faucets than spitting out hot or cold water. The right faucet should be both stylish and suitable for your bathroom sink, meaning you'll need to choose one that fits your sink style and size, valve type, and, yes, your personal design preferences.

To help you find the best bathroom faucet that'll suit your sink as well as your style preferences and functional needs, we researched standout options of various materials, fits, and styles. Our picks are bathroom faucets that look fantastic and deliver water with ease.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall

Vigo Satro Bathroom Faucet

Vigo Satro Single Hole Bathroom Faucet

Amazon

What We Like
  • Five finishes available

  • Durable and wear-resistant

  • Preserves water

What We Don't Like
  • Drain sold separately

This thoughtfully designed bathroom faucet shines in both form and function. It's made of durable brass with a seven-layer wear-resistant coating and comes in your choice of brushed nickel, chrome, graphite, matte black, or gold.

The Satro is priced slightly steep, but you can count on long-lasting quality. The easy-to-clean nozzle 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. Just note that, unlike many bathroom sink faucets, the drain component is sold separately.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: Single hole | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Yes

Best Budget

Mueller Single-Hole Bathroom Sink Faucet

Mueller Premium Single-Hole Bathroom Sink Faucet with Drain Assembly

Amazon

What We Like
  • Durable and rust-resistant

  • Matching drain included

  • Lifetime warranty

What We Don't Like
  • Doesn't preserve water

  • Limited finishes

On a budget? The Mueller Single-Hole Bathroom Faucet is a great choice. It's made of stainless steel, a durable, rust-resistant material, and comes in black or chrome with a matching pop-up drain.

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.

Material: Stainless steel | Installation Type: 1- or 3-hole centerset | Flow Rate: 2.9 GPM | ADA Compliant: No

Best Splurge

Signature Hardware Rotunda Widespread Bathroom Faucet

Signature Hardware Rotunda Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Lever Handles

Amazon

What We Like
  • Swan-like neck

  • Modern dual handles

  • Seven finishes available

What We Don't Like
  • Doesn't ship to all states

If you can swing the steep price, consider splurging on a high-end model, like the Rotunda Widespread Faucet from Signature Hardware. It has a swan-like neck and modern dual lever handles, plus a matching pop-up drain. It is higher-priced than other faucets on our list, but its sleek style and standout finish choices make it a worthwhile investment, especially if style is high on your must-have list.

This piece is made of solid brass and comes in seven finishes ranging from brushed nickel to matte black to antique bronze. Just not that its construction means it may not be able to be shipped to all states. However, we love that because the material boasts a high resistance to rust, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, it will hold up for several years under heavy daily use.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: 3-hole widespread | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Yes

Best Finish Options

Glacier Bay Dorind 2-Handle High-Arc Bathroom Faucet

Glacier Bay Dorind 4 in. Centerset 2-Handle High-Arc Bathroom Faucet

Amazon

What We Like
  • Sleek, modern design

  • Lifetime warranty

  • Simple installation process

What We Don't Like
  • Shows water spots easily

  • Lighter-weight metal

The Glacier Bay Dorind Faucet has a sleek modern appearance that doesn't sacrifice versatility. It comes in five finishes to match the existing fixtures in any home, including brushed nickel, chrome, matte black, matte gold, and polished nickel.

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 (a detail that makes its price an especially great investment).

Material: Metal | Installation Type: 4-inch centerset | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: No

Best Touchless

Luxice Automatic Bathroom Sink Faucet

Luxice Automatic Touchless Bathroom Sink Faucet

Amazon

What We Like
  • Motion sensor

  • Automatic shut-off

  • Temperature mixer included

What We Don't Like
  • Users can't adjust temperature

  • Batteries not included

Interested in a touchless model? Check out the Luxice Automatic Bathroom Sink Faucet. The built-in sensor automatically turns the water supply on when it detects hands, then stops when they move away.

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.

Material: Metal | Installation Type: 1- or 3-hole | Flow Rate: 2 GPM | ADA Compliant: No

Best Design

Pfister Jaida Waterfall Bathroom Faucet

Pfister Jaida Waterfall Bathroom Faucet with Push & Seal Drain

Amazon

What We Like
  • Decorative appeal

  • Waterfall spout

  • Good for vanity sinks

What We Don't Like
  • Requires good water pressure

  • Angle may splash counters

We're also fans of the Pfister Jaida Faucet. This elegant fixture is made of solid brass and comes in your choice of a blackened bronze, polished chrome, or brushed nickel finish.

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.

Material: Not Listed | Installation Type: 1- or 3-hole centerset | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Not Listed

Best Modern Farmhouse

Swiss Madison Avallon Single Handle Bathroom Faucet

Swiss Madison Avallon 1.2 GPM Single Handle Sleek Single Hole Bathroom Faucet

Amazon

What We Like
  • Pipe-inspired spout

  • Simple textured lever

  • Contemporary-rustic statement

What We Don't Like
  • Assembly required

If you're going for a modern farmhouse bathroom aesthetic, the Swiss Madison Avallon Faucet might be right up your alley. With a spout reminiscent of an outdoor pipe and a simple textured lever, it makes a striking contemporary-rustic statement.

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.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: Single-hole deck mount | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: No

Best for Vessels

BWE Waterfall Single Handle Vessel Sink Faucet

BWE Waterfall Single Handle Bathroom Vessel Sink Faucet with Pop-up Drain

Amazon

What We Like
  • Sleek yet practical

  • Rust-resistant brass

  • Six finishes available

What We Don't Like
  • Deckplate not included

Need something for a vessel sink? Consider the BWE Waterfall Faucet. Inspired by the silhouette of a Roman column but with contemporary clean lines, the single-lever body has a sleek yet practical appeal.

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.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: Single-hole vessel filler | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: No

Best Wall-Mounted

Delta Trinsic Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucet

Delta Trinsic 1.2 GPM Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucet

Wall-Mounted

What We Like
  • Upscale yet understated design

  • Seven finishes available

  • Lifetime warranty

What We Don't Like
  • Drain not included

Delta makes our favorite wall-mounted model. Flaunting an upscale yet understated design, the single-lever, streamlined Trinsic Faucet walks the line between minimalism and luxury with finesse.

This piece is undoubtedly expensive, and you'll have to buy the drain separately. However, it's designed to conserve water without affecting the water pressure, and the all-brass construction is backed by the brand's lifetime parts and finish warranty.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: 2-hole wall-mount | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Yes

Best WaterSense

Allen + Roth Harlow 1-handle High-Arc Bathroom Sink Faucet

Allen + Roth Harlow 1-handle WaterSense High-Arc Bathroom Sink Faucet with Drain

Lowes

What We Like
  • Conservative flow rate

  • Uses 20 percent less water

  • Drip-free disc valve

What We Don't Like
  • Shows water spots easily

If you want to avoid wasting water and keep your utility bill low, Allen + Roth's Harlow Faucet might be your best bet. This bathroom faucet has a conservative flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute. It carries a WaterSense label from the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), ensuring that it uses 20 percent less water than standard models.

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.

Material: Metal | Installation Type: 4-inch centerset | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Yes

Best for Seniors

Moen Adler Single-Handle Low-Arc Bathroom Faucet

Moen Adler 4 in. Centerset Single-Handle Low-Arc Bathroom Faucet

Homedepot

What We Like
  • Meets accessibility requirements

  • Lifetime warranty

  • Seamless installation process

What We Don't Like
  • Limited finishes

The best option for seniors is the Moen Adler Centerset Faucet. To ensure ease of use at any age, the single-handled design meets accessibility requirements set by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), including reach range and mounting height. The red and blue hot/cold indicators are helpful, as well.

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. For extra peace of mind, it's also backed by a lifetime warranty.

Material: Brass | Installation Type: 4-inch centerset | Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM | ADA Compliant: Yes

Final Verdict

Overall, we like the Vigo Satro Single Hole Bathroom Faucet. The sleek, versatile design is made of solid brass and features a seven-layer coating to ensure long-lasting resistance to wear and tear. If you're on a budget, Mueller Single-Hole Bathroom Sink Faucet is a great choice. If you're open to splurging on a more elegant, high-end model, consider the Signature Hardware Rotunda Widespread Bathroom Faucet.

What to Look for When Buying a Bathroom Faucet

Material

Most bathroom faucets are made of metal, but not all alloys are created equal. The best options are often made of brass and stainless steel, such as the Mueller Single-Hole Bathroom Sink Faucet (our best budget pick). Both materials are resistant to rust, corrosion, and high heat, all of which are factors that your bathroom faucet might encounter during its lifespan.

Standard metal can be sufficient material for a bathroom faucet, even though it's not as durable. Basic metal is also usually more prone to water spots, so you'll have to clean it more often if you can't stand the look of water spotting.

Style and Finish

Faucets may seem formulaic, but the truth is, there are tons of design choices out there. "Categories, styles, handles, finishes—the options are plentiful," says licensed master plumber Richard Epstein. It really comes down to which faucet style best suits your personal preferences and your bathroom's existing hardware finish.

Size and functionality do come into play when you're considering different styles of bathroom faucets. For example, some bathroom faucets are smaller and more space-efficient, while others sprawl dramatically across your bathroom countertop. Some are ADA-compliant in design, which means they meet certain accessibility standards for individuals of all abilities to reach and use the faucet.

There are also high-tech touchless options without any levers, like the Luxice Automatic Bathroom Sink Faucet (our best touchless pick).

Once you land on a style, Rice says the fun part is choosing a finish—"and all [of] the matching accessories." It's common for bathroom faucets to come in stainless steel, chrome, and nickel finishes, giving you both shiny and matte options. However, you can also find black, brass, and other colorful alternatives if you'd like to add a pop of style to your sink that really stands out.

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 (our best wall-mounted faucet choice).

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," adds Rice. The Glacier Bay Dorind Faucet is an example of a three-hole centerset model.

Why Trust The Spruce?

Theresa Holland is a freelance commerce writer who specializes in home improvement. For this article, she interviewed a plumber and an interior design professional. She considered dozens of bathroom faucets from a myriad of brands, narrowing them down to high-quality, aesthetically pleasing designs with a variety of fittings. Holland covers home fixtures, decor, cleaning supplies, and organizational solutions at The Spruce.

Our Experts:

  • Richard Epstein, a licensed master plumber and member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board
  • Carlie Rice, social media manager at the online design studio Havenly
Updated by
Lindsey Lanquist
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Lindsey Lanquist is a Nashville-based writer and product reviewer for The Spruce who covers lifestyle and more. She has written for MyDomaine since August 2019. And her work has appeared in Real Simple, Yahoo, INSIDER, Cosmopolitan, and NYLON.

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