For a fresh feel in a farmhouse kitchen, a black faucet adds a modern touch. Its matte finish keeps it from being too stark or severe, and the color matches the dark hues of the articulated sconces and stools.

A brushed gold faucet and matching hardware adds some warmth to an all-white kitchen.

An articulated faucet is perfect for minimalists who like clean and simple lines along their countertop. It also looks great in an industrial kitchen, like this one, belonging to Paul Rowan, cofounder of design brand Umbra.

This simple copper pipe wall-mounted faucet has an industrial vibe balanced by its slender profile, which will only get better with age.

Two separate taps, one for hot and one for cold, will impart a British vibe into any kitchen.

A golden bridge faucet feels especially welcome above an apron-front sink and fits the quaint country design of this space by DeVol Kitchens.

Separate wall-mounted taps with simple handles blend in perfectly with this minimal Scandi-chic kitchen. The aged brass feels old and luxurious, which provides a nice contrast to the pale butcher-block countertops.

Two sinks, four faucets! Bright gold faucets pop against the white curbed backsplash and grey walls. The bold metal will develop a beautiful patina over time, lending even more charm to the space.

For fans of color, this blue faucet should do the trick. A bold blue faucet is an unexpected addition but creates a nice color moment in this modern kitchen.

A gold gooseneck faucet feels elegant and the separate drinking water tap and hose nozzle create a lovely tableau of gold amongst a white environment.

This brass faucet looks at home in this traditional kitchen by Halifax design firm 31 Westgate. The crisp white apron sink and diminutive size of the faucet keeps it from feeling ostentatious.

A foldable kitchen faucet feels modern but is tempered by the antique brass finish.