How to choose the right pot filler

A pot filler mounts on the wall above or beside the cooktop and swings out to fill a pot in place, saving you from carrying a full pot of water from the sink. Because it needs a dedicated cold water line run to that wall, a pot filler is easiest to plan during a kitchen build or renovation, before the splashback and cabinetry are finished. Check the arm's extended reach against your cooktop width so the spout can centre over your largest pot, and confirm the mounting height clears any rangehood or shelving above.

Finish is largely a styling choice, so match it to your other kitchen tapware: chrome and stainless steel suit most kitchens and resist heat and grease well, while living brass, French gold or dusk bronze add a warmer accent against a stone or tiled splashback. Some models use a single valve at the spout, others a valve at the wall connection point, which affects how far you need to reach to turn the water on and off, so check this detail if reach matters to you.