I’m baaaack with another “affordable but looks expensive” roundup! As requested, we are talking about bathroom faucets because they’ve been on my mind too. Anyone who has ever done a renovation knows how quickly things add up.

Then, when you get to the pretty stuff (like a bathroom faucet), the budget can require you to choose the more “budget” option. But just because an $800 faucet may be out of reach, doesn’t mean you can’t have one that’s beautiful, and you love. I searched high and low for options in both modern and traditional styles that also come in a variety of faucet types (single-hole, two-handle widespread, wall-mounted, etc).

Oh, and if you see one you love but it’s in the wrong finish for your bathroom, most of them come in at least a few other finish options! (P.S. You don’t have to be renovating to give your bathroom a little faucet refresh. It’s a fairly affordable swap for a very satisfying upgrade:)) Ok, pretty faucets await!

MODERN When I say “modern,” I’m talking clean lines and/or utilitarian accents. These bathroom faucets can absolutely go in a more traditional home as a cool contrast. So don’t feel that you must keep modern with modern and traditional with traditional.

However, it is a good rule of thumb if you are unsure of what to go for. photo by kaitlin green | from: kaitlin’s 90s builder-grade primary bathroom makeover Affordable Bathroom Faucets: Modern Matte Black Widespread 2-handle Bathroom Faucet – $57 | Gibson Two-Handle Widespread – $211 A modern classic, if you will. Both of these very much have a Kolher feel but without the heftier price tag. Clearly, they are very similar, but the handles are slightly different.

I really like the simplicity of the less expensive one (and for $57, how can you beat it??), but then I do think the cone-like(?) style of the other handles does make it stand out in a great way. Ramus Single Handle Bathroom Sink Faucet – $140 | Avallon Single Hole and Handle Sleek Faucet – $88 If you need a single-hole faucet, I love that these two are modern but a little soft. The first one comes off pretty modern, but then the curve in the top handle really elevates it for me.

The second faucet looks more utilitarian to me in the best way. I love a knurled detail on metal, so that the handle is a 10/10 for me, and the spout is what really gives me the utilitarian feel. Affordable Bathroom Faucets: Modern “Silver” Nicoli Widespread Bathroom Faucet – $165 What I really like about this bathroom faucet is how the handle columns are the same width all the way up to the handle itself.

So you think it’s the same as the first matte black one, but it has a slightly different feel. This faucet also comes in a lot of other finishes and combos and has a very high rating with over $1,800 reviews. Cass 9″ H Single Handle Single Hole Bathroom Faucet – $105 There’s that knurled detailing again!

I think that the wheel-shaped knob definitely makes this fixture look far more expensive than just over $100. Modern and sleek but with that utilitarian personality! Plus, Emily has those wheel-shaped knobs in the mountain house Single-Hole 2-Handle Bathroom Faucet – $114 This faucet feels unique, and for that price, I think it’s a steal!

I put it in the modern category, but it does almost have a vintage style, so it could easily work in a more “vintage” or traditional home. It also comes in brass:) Affordable Bathroom Faucets: Modern Gold design by priscilla frost | styled by emily henderson | photo by sara ligorria-tramp | from: my friend’s carpeted basement bathroom gets a budget makeover (with a lot of readymade products and the transformation is insane) Celestine Widespread Faucet – $86 I wanted to add this one in gold too (although it’s technically a different one than the first matte black faucet). As you can see in the affordable basement bathroom from Emily’s best friend’s home, this style looks great in real life.

Claremont Two-Handle 3-Hole Deck Mount Widespread Bathroom Faucet – $239 I’m pretty obsessed with those square handles and overall finish. This bathroom faucet feels both modern and vintage to me. And don’t worry, you can spread the handles out to 16″.

It’s on the higher end of my $250 price cap for this post, but I think it’s totally worth it. This baby looks luxe to me. Circular X Widespread Bathroom Faucet – $152 Wait, I love this one too.

SO chic, right?? This is modern done very right and for such a truly amazing price. If I saw these in a bathroom, I would think they were 4x the price.

Oh, and they also come in 4 other finishes. I can’t stop looking at those knurled knobs! Wall-Mounted 2-Handle Bathroom Faucet – $60 Talk about a pretty wall-mounted bathroom faucet!

This one only comes in brass, but if you are looking for a modern wall-mounted faucet, you don’t have to look any further. It’s so pretty and is just $60! Mendavia Single Hole Bathroom Faucet – $135 | Jewel 6 in. H Single-Hole and Handle Bathroom Faucet – $115 Ok, I know this first single-hole ba