How to choose a kitchen tap
From rinsing veggies to filling the kettle, your kitchen tap is on duty day in, day out. At first, you might be tempted to choose a kitchen tap based on style alone – and with so many shapes and finishes, it makes sense. But a great tap is more than just looks. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all things that matter: design, different functions, lasting quality and ways to be more mindful with water. So you can feel confident choosing a tap that fits your kitchen, your lifestyle and your wallet.
Start with style
At the end of the day, a tap can have a lot of great features – but it still needs to fit. So we get that style might be the first thing on your list when choosing a new tap. After all, your kitchen is one of the most personal spaces in your home and the tap should blend in with both your personality and lifestyle. Whether you prefer a modern style, industrial edge or traditional looks, we offer a wide range of styles to fit your kitchen, regardless of your preference.
Flexibility where you need it
A kitchen tap is more useful when it moves with you. When juggling pots, prepping food or cleaning up after dinner, a little flexibility goes a long way. Many of our taps feature pull-out or pull-down functions for extra reach. Some of them have a hidden pull-out hose within a classic design, while others have flexible spring spouts that move easily. All kitchen taps rotate at least 120 degrees – and some even go a full 360, giving you more freedom, no matter the task.
Flexibility where you need it
A kitchen tap is more useful when it moves with you. When juggling pots, prepping food or cleaning up after dinner, a little flexibility goes a long way. Many of our taps feature pull-out or pull-down functions for extra reach. Some of them have a hidden pull-out hose within a classic design, while others have flexible spring spouts that move easily. All kitchen taps rotate at least 120 degrees – and some even go a full 360, giving you more freedom, no matter the task.
Choose spray depending on the job
Your kitchen should be able to handle everything from gentle rinses to tough clean-ups. With some of our taps, you can opt between different spray modes depending on the task at hand. Switch between a soft, aerated stream for delicate duties and a stronger shower spray for cleaning or rinsing dishes. Many heads also feature a 360° ball joint, so you can easily adjust the angle and direction of the flow.
Choose spray depending on the job
Your kitchen should be able to handle everything from gentle rinses to tough clean-ups. With some of our taps, you can opt between different spray modes depending on the task at hand. Switch between a soft, aerated stream for delicate duties and a stronger shower spray for cleaning or rinsing dishes. Many heads also feature a 360° ball joint, so you can easily adjust the angle and direction of the flow.
Less is more
At IKEA, we’re always looking for new ways to help you use less water at home, without compromising on performance. All of our kitchen taps come with an aerator that mixes air into the water, keeping the flow just right while using less. And if your tap has any type of pull-out or pull-down spout, it’s easy to direct the water exactly where you need it, helping you stay in control and avoid waste.
Less is more
At IKEA, we’re always looking for new ways to help you use less water at home, without compromising on performance. All of our kitchen taps come with an aerator that mixes air into the water, keeping the flow just right while using less. And if your tap has any type of pull-out or pull-down spout, it’s easy to direct the water exactly where you need it, helping you stay in control and avoid waste.
Made for the long run
A good kitchen tap needs to last for years. Our pull-out taps feature easy retraction, so the hose slides back smoothly without any strain. Pull-down taps feature magnetic spout holders that keep the head securely in place. These features help reduce wear and keep your tap more durable. And for extra peace of mind, all IKEA kitchen taps come with a 10-year guarantee, so you can feel as confident in your choice years from now as you do today.
Made for the long run
A good kitchen tap needs to last for years. Our pull-out taps feature easy retraction, so the hose slides back smoothly without any strain. Pull-down taps feature magnetic spout holders that keep the head securely in place. These features help reduce wear and keep your tap more durable. And for extra peace of mind, all IKEA kitchen taps come with a 10-year guarantee, so you can feel as confident in your choice years from now as you do today.