Which Faucet Goes With a Farmhouse Sink?

The farmhouse sink is a classic form that enjoys continued popularity because it works so well with almost any style. The tricky part comes when it’s time to choose a faucet for your farmhouse-style sink. There are so many different faucet styles that it can be somewhat daunting trying to find the right one. Here’s how you can find the perfect match.

Bridge Faucets

Farmhouse-style sinks, being a rustic classic, naturally work well with traditional bridge-style faucets. This style has split connections to the hot and cold intake with a bridge that joins the two to the faucet itself (with no center hole).


This faucet style is also great for adding some traditional detail to a transitional space, and it works equally well with undermount sinks.



The width of a bridge faucet makes it a great choice visually for a wide sink with a built-in backsplash, centered over the divide.


However, it also looks charming placed off-center. This extra-wide installation is actually a sink on the right half and a drying shelf on the left, which together fill the whole nook for a complete statement. Placing the sink on a marble counter gives it extra visual richness.


Old-World Faucets

To get the charm of a bridge faucet but with a simpler one-hole installation, try an “old-world” faucet: one with a straight bar supporting the bridge at a right angle, with a visible ball joint and some elegant curves for that traditional appeal.


Modern Faucets

A modern farmhouse sink with a metal front will look great with a faucet like this that blends a traditional tall arch shape with a modern streamlined form like the simple stick control.


You may also want to consider mixing metals. A brass or copper sink is the star of the show when paired with a quieter silver-hued finish on the faucet.


Restaurant-Style Faucets

You can also get a more modern feel by pairing a clean white sink with a restaurant-style faucet. It has the rich, inviting detail of a traditional faucet but with a more industrial edge.


Having a pullout or pull-down function of some form is very important with a large, square sink like this one, so the restaurant-style faucet is also very practical for serious chefs.


Unmodernizing

If you want to go more rustic (or eclectic), a freestanding sink with no cabinet is pleasantly unexpected. Again, the more minimalist faucet here helps the overall look feel contemporary, and the chrome finish feels clean with the off-white porcelain.


Keep in mind when using a very traditional (or antique) farmhouse sink that a small one can be charming but tougher to work with. Make sure the faucet is high enough to be out of the way so you can use the full sink depth.


For Stone and Concrete Sinks

For stone or concrete-front sinks, the warmth of a brass or gold finish contrasts the gray tones beautifully and keeps the look inviting.


However, you can still use a cool-toned metal if you prefer the sparkle, and find other places to inject softness and warmth, such as with wood accessories or fresh flowers.


In fact, if you’re using a heavily patinated material, a simple stainless steel or chrome faucet might be the safest bet for a crisp counterpoint.


Going Big

Lastly, to really make a statement, consider an extra-long treatment that stretches across a wide swath of cabinetry. If you go this route, choose a tall enough faucet that it won’t get lost visually, and let the bold farmhouse style anchor your stylish home!

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