Warm Finish, Workhorse Function
The Auburn One-Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Brushed Gold brings a warm, refined tone to the sink while delivering the everyday performance a working kitchen demands. Designed around a single-lever control and a retractable pull-down spray head, this Karran faucet mounts through a single deck or countertop hole and suits kitchens where finish coordination is part of the design plan.
Key Features
• Brushed Gold finish applied by PVD delivers a warm, coordinated look that holds up against daily handling.
• Dual-function spray head switches between an aerated stream for filling and a powerful spray for rinsing and cleaning.
• Single lever control adjusts both flow and temperature with one hand.
• Pull-down retractable hose brings the spray head into the bowl and returns it to dock at the spout.
• Single-hole mounting with mounting hardware and hot and cold water lines included per the spec sheet.
• Ceramic cartridge rated to 1.5 million cycles for long-term, consistent valve performance.
Two Functions, One Handle, Every Day
The Auburn's dual-function head covers the two tasks that come up most at the kitchen sink: a steady aerated stream for filling pots and glasses, and a concentrated spray for blasting food off dishes or rinsing the bowl after a scrub. Switching between them takes one button press on the spray head. The pull-down hose extends the reach into deep bowls or offset pots on the counter beside the sink, then retracts and docks back at the spout when you're done. Single-hole installation works with most undermount and drop-in sinks whose countertop accepts a single drilling, including setups where the sink itself has no faucet deck and the faucet mounts through the stone or solid surface.
A Finish Built for the Long Run
Brushed Gold is the Auburn's design statement and its daily-use commitment. The PVD finish bonds to the faucet body at depth rather than sitting as a surface coat, which is why Karran specifies it across a kitchen line that sees constant wet-hand contact. The faucet body is lead-free brass beneath the finish. The nylon braided hose is color-matched to the Brushed Gold finish group so the hardware reads as a single coordinated piece, not an assembly of mismatched components. If you're pairing this faucet with a Karran soap dispenser, look for the SD25 or SD35 in the matching Brushed Gold finish.
Where the Auburn Fits Best
This faucet is a natural choice for kitchen renovations where the hardware finish is doing design work alongside the cabinetry or countertop. Brushed Gold reads well against warm wood tones, white and cream cabinet finishes, and quartz or solid surface countertops in neutral palettes. It suits homeowners who want a single-handle faucet with genuine spray versatility, designers specifying a cohesive warm-metal finish run, and cabinet shops completing a sink installation that calls for a coordinating faucet and dispenser. The single-hole format keeps the counter clean and the install straightforward.
Does this faucet work with a sink that has no pre-drilled faucet holes?
Yes. The Auburn mounts through a single hole in the countertop or deck, so it works with undermount sinks that have no faucet holes of their own, such as many Karran QU and Q Series models, where the faucet and any accessories mount through the stone or solid surface instead.
What is the difference between pull-down and pull-out?
A pull-down head drops below the spout toward the bowl on a hose routed inside the spout neck. A pull-out head draws forward from a lower body position. The Auburn is a pull-down design, which gives it better clearance and reach into deep sink bowls.
Is a soap dispenser included?
No. The Auburn ships with the faucet, mounting hardware, and hot and cold water lines. A coordinating soap dispenser in Brushed Gold is available separately as an SD25 or SD35 model.
Will the Brushed Gold finish hold up around water and soap?
Karran applies the Brushed Gold finish by PVD, a process that bonds the finish at depth rather than as a surface layer. The faucet body underneath is lead-free brass. As with any finish, wiping the spout after heavy use extends its life, but the PVD process is selected specifically for kitchen faucet applications because of the constant wet and dry cycling.
How many holes does this faucet require?
One. It is a single-hole mount faucet. If your countertop has additional holes, a deck plate can cover them, though one is not confirmed as included — verify with the spec sheet or contact us before ordering if a deck plate is needed.
Finish the Sink the Right Way
The Auburn in Brushed Gold lets the finish coordinate and the function deliver, so the sink works as hard as the rest of the kitchen without drawing attention away from the design.
