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How to choose a kitchen tap

Your kitchen tap works hard daily, so choose more than style. This guide covers design, functions, durability and water-saving tips to help you pick the perfect tap for your home and lifestyle.

A kitchen scene featuring a SALLSJÖN kitchen mixer tap with pull down with spray in stainless steel, used to wash lemons.

Start with style

Style matters when choosing a tap, but fit is key. From modern to traditional, our range offers designs that match your kitchen, personality and lifestyle perfectly.

Flexibility where you need it

Flexibility matters: many taps feature pull-out hoses or spring spouts for extra reach. All rotate at least 120°, some 360°, making kitchen tasks easier from prep to cleanup.

Flexibility where you need it

Flexibility matters: many taps feature pull-out hoses or spring spouts for extra reach. All rotate at least 120°, some 360°, making kitchen tasks easier from prep to cleanup.

Choose spray depending on the job

Handle every task with ease: choose taps with multiple spray modes for gentle rinses or tough clean-ups. Many feature 360° ball joints for flexible flow and perfect angle control.

Choose spray depending on the job

Handle every task with ease: choose taps with multiple spray modes for gentle rinses or tough clean-ups. Many feature 360° ball joints for flexible flow and perfect angle control.

Less is more

Save water without losing performance: all our taps have aerators for efficient flow, and pull-out spouts let you direct water precisely, reducing waste and keeping control.

Close-up of a SALLSJÖN pull-out kitchen mixer tap in stainless steel, as a hand uses the pull-out function.

Less is more

Save water without losing performance: all our taps have aerators for efficient flow, and pull-out spouts let you direct water precisely, reducing waste and keeping control.

Made for the long run

Durable by design: pull-out taps retract smoothly, pull-down taps use magnetic holders for secure fit. Plus, every IKEA kitchen tap comes with a 10-year guarantee for peace of mind.

Close-up of a black TAKSJÖN mixer tap, as a hand uses the pull-out function and shows the spray button.

Made for the long run

Durable by design: pull-out taps retract smoothly, pull-down taps use magnetic holders for secure fit. Plus, every IKEA kitchen tap comes with a 10-year guarantee for peace of mind.