Shawn’s Top 5 Brushed Nickel Faucets

In most homes and apartments throughout America, the typical finish found on bathroom fixtures is Polished Chrome, as it’s been a standard look for washroom décor. But behind Polished Chrome, the Brushed Nickel finish has risen the ranks in popularity.

While the Brushed Nickel finish still maintains a nice glossy look, compared to Polished Chrome, it has more of a dull shine that’s subtler and not as glaring. Brushed Nickel also coordinates well with classic and traditional décor and pairs nicely with both dark and lighter color schemes.

When it comes to Brushed Nickel faucets specifically, they also tend to match perfectly with both marble and granite countertops. Because of its popularity and usefulness when matching with various themes and styles, Kingston Brass has quite the variety of Brushed Nickel faucets. Hoping to help narrow down the array of options, here is a ranking of my top five favorite Brushed Nickel faucets.

Kingston Brass KS8098DL Concord Vessel Sink Faucet, Brushed Nickel

This KS8098DL Brushed Nickel Faucet boasts a really simple, sleek and skinny design that doesn’t take up too much space on counter tops, making it easy to clean around. I also enjoy the playful look of the faucet’s Gooseneck spout as well its easy-to-use twin-lever handles that are reminiscent of joysticks used to play video games. Built to go with vessel sinks, this faucet is ideal for contemporary themed bathrooms.

Kingston Brass GKS1998AL Heritage Widespread Lavatory Faucet with Brass Pop-Up, Brushed Nickel

As the name implies, the GKS1998AL widespread faucet is a throwback to the classic look of traditional theme bathrooms as it sports a Victorian spout. This faucet caught my eye because of its Old World vibe and aesthetic, which evokes elegance.

Kingston Brass GKS7168TX Water Saving French Country 8″ Widespread Lavatory Faucet with Brass Pop-Up, Brushed Nickel

Similar to the Heritage faucet, my No. 3 choice also utilizes a Victorian spout giving it a traditional look. But what sets the French Country GKS7168TX faucet apart is its metal-cross handles. What’s more, the cross handles on this Brushed Nickel faucet aren’t your typical, ordinary cross handles. These cross handles have a unique design, each style of cross handles isn’t very prevalent in household bathrooms, but I admire this stand-out look that breaks the mold of a basic lavatory faucet, giving the washroom some added character.

Fauceture FSC8968ZX 8-Inch Widespread Lavatory Faucet, Brushed Nickel

The No. 2 slot on this list, again has an exceptional design that’s very far from ordinary. The J-Spout on the Fauceture FSC8968ZX faucet gives it a fun, futuristic look, making it ideal for the 21^st century washroom. The winged design of the cross handles on this faucet are also a break away from the general look of most cross-handle faucets, which are traditionally more bulbous.

Kingston Brass KS3128AX Vintage 8-Inch Wall Mount Sink Faucet with Cross Handle, Brushed Nickel

The KS3128AX faucet as a little bit of everything: uniqueness, classic vibe, modern aesthetic and cross handles – are you noticing a pattern here? To begin with, the wall-mount feature is a fantastic, modern look that’s starting to trend. Though it’s fitting for a contemporary washroom, is a call back to a traditional time period with its Victorian spout that boasts a classic, elegant aesthetic. And then there’s those beautiful cross handles that really stand out and are sure to be the focal point of any washroom.