Best Bathroom Faucets of 2023 (Top 5) (Reviews & Buying Guide)

Last Updated: January 3, 2023

Finding the best bathroom faucet on the market is basically a requirement when renovating or building your bathroom. Ideally, the fixtures should look beautiful and be very durable. I mean, you don’t an ugly fixture nor do you want fragile fixtures.

Also, you should know how to choose the right type of arch for your bathroom. Don’t worry, this article will cover everything you need to know about choosing a good bathroom fixture.

This article will give you the five best bathroom sink faucets on the market. We’ll also include pros and cons, along with a brief overview of each product. At the end of the article, we will provide you a brief buying guide so you know exactly what to look for in a lavatory faucet.

Written by GreatLivings on Oct 16, 2020

Top-rated Bathroom Faucets Rating Chart in 2021

Product name	Finish	Flow Rate	Rating
Delta Cassidy Faucet GreatLivings Editor Choice of 2020	Champagne Bronze Chrome Polished Nickel Stainless Venetian Bronze	1.5 GPM		Check price
Kingston Brass Metropolitan	Brushed Nickel Polished Chrome Oil-Rubbed Bronze Matte Black Polished Brass Polished Chrome/Polished Brass Brushed Nickel/Polished Brass	1.2 GPM		Check price
Moen Kingsley	Oil-Rubbed Bronze Wrought Iron	1.2 - 2.2 GPM		Check price
KOHLER Devonshire	Brushed Nickel Oil-Rubbed Bronze Polished Chrome Vibrant Brushed Bronze Vibrant Brushed Bronze Vibrant Polished Brass	1.2 GPM		Check price
Delta Dryden	Champagne Bronze Polished Nickel Chrome Spotshield Stainless Stainless Venetian Bronze	1.2 GPM		Check price

Reviews of the Best Bathroom Faucets in 2023

Who makes the best bathroom faucets? Here’s our picks for the Best Bathroom Sink Faucets.

1. Delta Cassidy – Still Best Quality Bath Faucet 2023

As mentioned earlier, you always want a high quality faucet. It really makes no sense to purchase a low-quality one – they’re just more likely to break in a shorter amount of time.

This is where Delta enters the picture. They make very high-quality products at an affordable price. Really, no single company comes close to Delta when in terms of quality and price. As for appearance, Delta has that covered, too. The 597LF is available in five finishes, which means you shouldn’t have any issues matching it with the tiles or fixtures in your bathroom.

The smooth lines also mean it works perfectly with a modern bathroom, which is great if you’re doing a bathroom renovation on a modern home.

Finally, this model only has one hole – so it works on every sink. Just use the metal plug that’s included to cover up the holes. Easy.

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2. Kingston Brass Metropolitan – Best Bathroom Faucet in 2020

The Kingston Brass KS4461BX Metropolitan is the traditional-looking two-handle faucet. Really, you can’t go wrong with a two-handle one. They have a timeless look that never goes out of style. Even the Ancient Romans used faucets that had two handles!

With that in mind, the Metropolitan by Kingston Brass really can be a centerpiece. It has a chrome finish that makes it perfect for just about every bathroom on the marketplace. It’d even work well in a wooden bathroom.

The fixture itself is made of solid brass. As you probably know, brass will pretty much last forever. Finish has a tendency to “stick” to brass a lot better than other metals, so it shouldn’t flake, either.

It’s always great when things work out that way.

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3. Moen Kingsley – Best Moen Two-handle Bathroom Faucet

This is a good looking two-handle faucet. Don’t let the hip appearance fool you – this one is built to last. It’s produced in four different colors, and you know what that means by now.

Now, this is a high arc fixture with an antique design, so it will really “pop” in your bathroom. Also, don’t let the word “antique” scare you off, this faucet doesn’t look weird or out of place in most modern bathrooms.

As for installation, that’s easy. It has a good installation manual, and it’s just plain easy to install. We recommend installing it by yourself.

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4. KOHLER Devonshire – Best Widespread Bathroom Faucet option

Most professional contractors have a favorite brand of faucet, and most of them will suggest that you purchase either KOHLER or Delta. KOHLER products, like Delta, are famous for looking amazing while still having some semblance of durability.

Nothing better exemplifies the quality, durability, and stylishness of KOHLER faucets quite like the Devonshire. First, everything is already put together for a simple install.

Next, the ceramic valves greatly improve the product life. The reason? Ceramic doesn’t corrode.

Finally, the faucet is made of solid, pure brass. That stuff will last you decades. You know trumpets are made from brass, and they last forever. The fish won’t tarnish nor corrode because of some magic that KOHLER uses.

Basically, this product will look brand spanking new for years.

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5. Delta Dryden – Best Delta Bathroom Faucet

Do you want a modern bathroom faucet?

If you do, the Delta Dryden is the one for you. It has sharp lines and a boxy design. Both those features are hallmarks of a modern faucet.

Yes, the Dryden looks very modern, but not so modern that it looks like a parody of itself. We like that. Good job, Delta.

It’s also very tough and sturdy. In fact, Delta uses there DIAMOND Seal Technology to improve the product life. Basically, they have tighter seals that take a much longer amount of time for leaks to develop.

It sounds strange, but it works.

Also, the Dryden has a WaterSense certification. This means it uses at least 20% less water than different faucets on the market.

Who can complain about using less water?

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Bathroom Faucet Purchasing Guide

If you think choosing a bathroom faucet is easy, then you’re wrong. You need to look for functionality and appearance. And not all faucets will work in every bathroom or sink. For instance, a modern one will look terrible if you have a 1920’s style bathroom. Not all faucets will fit in all sinks, either.

Factors To Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Faucet

Style

The most important factor to consider when choosing a bathroom faucet, in our opinion, is it’s style and design. Now, there are multiple styles and designs that you can choose from. Here is a short list of some of those designs.

Classical – Classical design does not refer to the goofy designs that you see in houses from the 1950s. Instead, we’re talking about designs that have up to date technology while having the appearance of an early 20th century fixture.

As you can imagine, these faucets look best in a classically designed bathroom. They will often be the centerpiece of the bathroom, too.

Also, make sure to install a classic faucet on a classic sink. It just won’t look good on a modern sink. And it may not even fit a modern sink.

Modern – Modern faucets obviously work well in a modern bathroom. The design normally incorpates curved lines with one or two handles, which makes it hard to pin down. But you will usually know a modern faucet just by appearance. It has that modern look to it.

These faucets don’t usually don’t serve as the centerpiece of the bathroom because that’s just how modern stuff works. Instead, they will often create an entire “mood” for the bathroom. However, many modern bathrooms don’t actually have a centerpiece, so it’s kind of a moot point. Most importantly, the sink you install the faucet in should have a matching design and style. Just trust us on that one. If it doesn’t have that, then the fixture will most likely look goofy and out of place.

Hybrid – A common trend in faucet design is the hybrid design because it’s so versatile. You can use it in a classic bathroom or a modern bathroom. However, these faucets usually look more like a classical faucet than a modern one. The classic look really never goes away. Though the lines are often straighter and the edges a tad bit sharper than you might expect.

As for handles, there is 50-50 split between one handle and two-handle faucets on hybrids. These faucets also come in a variety of colors, which makes it easy to find one that fits in your bathroom.

We recommend purchasing a faucet with a hybrid design if you don’t really know what you’re looking for.

Size

Faucet size is important. It’s perhaps one of the most important practical aspects of choosing a faucet. You definitely don’t want the one that is too big for your sink – it won’t fit!

A small faucet isn’t good, either. Small faucets will have a tap that is too close to the bottom of the sink, which will cause splashback. No one likes splashback from their sink, so don’t purchase a faucet that is too small.

The ideal height for it is about 8 inches above the bottom of the sink. Also, the tap should line up directly above the drain.

Plumbing Considerations

There are some basic hardware concerns you should look for before purchasing a faucet. Most importantly, make sure the faucet you want to purchase has the right amount of mounting holes for your sink. If your sink has too few mounting holes, then you will have to drill them yourself. And drilling holes through marble is extremely difficult.

We recommend not drilling holes in your sink.

Finally, make sure the nut is long enough for your sink. This isn’t really a problem on most sinks, but it can become a problem if you have an abnormally thick sink. On a positive note, you can purchase nut extenders separately, so you shouldn’t worry too much about this.

You should know if you need nut extenders before purchasing a faucet, though.

Finish

The finish is another important factor to consider before making a purchase. A high-quality finish makes maintenance super easy, and it’s much less likely to get scratched. But the quality of the finish isn’t the only thing you should be concerned about. The color is another important factor. It’s actually the most important factor. And yes, you have more options than chrome and steel.

Bronze – A bronze finish is one of the most stylish finishes you can purchase. Sadly, most customers just purchase a chrome finish without giving it any thought. However, all the fancy faucets with nice designs will have a bronze finish as an option.

We highly recommend choosing this finish if it fits the overall design of your bathroom.

Polished brass – Polished brass is another finish that tends to get ignored, which is a shame because it usually looks great. We recommend this finish if you’re going for a more classic look in your bathroom.

Best Bathroom Faucet Brands

What is the best bathroom faucet brand?

We will try to answer this question in the below section of this article. Top bathroom fixture manufactures have their own lines of bathroom faucets. The following brands, however, seem to be at the top of the consumer market.

Delta

Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954, Delta Faucet Company is a worldwide leader in faucets, flush valves, and related bath accessories. The company manufactures Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® branded products. Delta bathroom faucets have a variety of innovative technologies, like Delta SpotShield Technology, that helps to keep your faucet, longer by resisting water spots and fingerprints. Delta faucets also meet standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WaterSens® — faucet uses at least 20% less water than the industry standard. Of course, all Delta bathroom faucets come with Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Kingston

Combining aesthetics and functionality to the plumbing community is what Kingston Brass has focused on and centered around. The company started to produce bath sink faucets in 1998, since that time, Kingston has worked diligently in creating the top quality products to the bath market. Kingston has a large selection of Bathroom Faucets in a variety of styles and finishes. Faucets are available in different colors like Bronze, Black, Nickel, Bronze, and Brass. From Widespread Bathroom Faucets and Centerset Bathroom Faucets to Single Handle Bathroom Faucets and Wall Mount Bathroom Faucets, Kingston Brass has what you need. Kingston offers great Service and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on most of it’s bathroom faucets.

Moen

Moen is the #1 faucet brand in North America. The company offers a selection of thoughtfully designed bath sink faucets for residential applications, delivering the innovation, useful features, and lasting value. All Moen bathroom sink faucets come with a limited lifetime warranty, comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications. Selected faucets feature Duralock™ — quick connect system for easy installation, Spot Resist™ brushed nickel finish resists fingerprints and water spots for a cleaner looking bath!

KOHLER

The story of Kohler began in 1873. Since that time, Kohler Co. has been improving the level of gracious living by providing products and services for homes and lifestyles. Thanks to participation in Water sense, Kohler bathroom water-saving faucets use at least 30 percent less water than standard 2.2 gpm faucets. Kohler bathroom sink faucets are available in a wide range of finishes from dark oil-rubbed bronze to warm gold and cool polished chrome. Also, all faucets come with Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Final Thoughts

All the faucets on our list are high-quality faucets that will look great in your home. However, not all of them will work in every bathroom. If you need a modern looking one, then the Delta Dryden is definitely the choice for you. It looks great and will last you ages thanks to the Diamond Seal technology.

If you have a more classical bathroom and want a single handle faucet, you can’t go wrong with the Delta Cassidy. It has that vintage look that is increasingly difficult to find on the faucet market.