Karran Widespread Bathroom Faucet Built for a Bold, Modern Vanity
The Gillingham is a three-piece widespread lavatory faucet that puts separate handles and spout across a three-hole vanity top, giving a larger vanity the bold, open look that a centerset design cannot deliver. It arrives in a Matte Black finish that anchors a contemporary or transitional bathroom without competing with the other hardware in the space.
Key Features
• Widespread three-hole configuration places the spout and two handles independently across the vanity for a clean, open silhouette.
• Double-handle layout puts hot and cold on dedicated levers, giving precise temperature control at the sink.
• Matte Black finish coordinates with black fixtures and hardware for a unified bathroom aesthetic.
• Lead-free brass construction meets the material requirements for potable-water fixtures.
• 7.87-inch overall height suits standard undermount and top mount vanity bowls at counter level.
Where the Gillingham Fits the Job
A widespread faucet earns its place on a larger vanity top — the kind with enough real estate between the drain and the backsplash to space two handles comfortably apart from the spout. The Gillingham is the right call when a buyer is finishing a primary bath, a hotel-style master vanity, or a powder room where the faucet is meant to be noticed. The three-hole deck-mount configuration works wherever the vanity has been drilled with that layout, and it gives a designer or homeowner more visual breathing room than a compact centerset provides. For a contractor sourcing hardware across several bathrooms in the same build, the Matte Black finish ties the faucet to black towel bars, drain covers, and cabinet pulls without requiring an exact match across brands.
Finish and Construction Details
The Gillingham's lead-free brass body is the material standard for potable-water faucets, and the Matte Black finish is applied to hold up under daily use at the vanity. Matte Black sits flat and non-reflective, which means water spots read less dramatically than on polished chrome or brushed nickel surfaces — a practical detail for a sink that sees heavy use. At 7.87 inches tall overall, the spout height is sized for standard vanity bowl installations. If a vessel bowl is in the plan, a taller vessel-height faucet is the correct pairing; the Gillingham is engineered for counter-level undermount and top mount bowls.
Who This Is For
Homeowners remodeling a primary or guest bath and committing to a dark-hardware palette will find the Matte Black Gillingham straightforward to coordinate. Designers specifying vanity packages across a multi-room or multi-unit project benefit from having a widespread option in the same finish family. Cabinet shops and contractors installing pre-drilled vanity tops with a three-hole layout can source the Gillingham as a complete unit — spout and two handles in one SKU — without hunting for a matching separate handle set. The double-handle operation also appeals to buyers who prefer dedicated hot and cold controls over a single mixed-temperature lever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hole spacing does this faucet require?
The Gillingham is a widespread faucet with three separate mounting points — a center spout hole and two handle holes spaced apart. Confirm the vanity top's actual hole spread against the faucet's stated spread dimension before ordering. The spec sheet for KBF534MB carries the precise center-to-center measurement.
Does the faucet come with a drain assembly?
A drain assembly is not confirmed as included with this model. Order a matching Matte Black pop-up drain separately, and select the overflow or non-overflow version to match your sink bowl.
Can I use the Gillingham with a vessel sink?
No. At 7.87 inches overall height, the Gillingham is sized for undermount and top mount vanity bowls that sit at counter level. A vessel sink requires a taller faucet to clear the bowl rim; a vessel-height model is the correct choice there.
Is Matte Black a durable finish for a busy bathroom?
The Matte Black finish on the Gillingham is applied over lead-free brass. Matte surfaces are generally more forgiving of water spots than polished finishes. Wipe with a soft cloth and mild soap — avoid abrasive pads that can cut the surface.
The Right Faucet, Properly Installed and Ready to Work
The Gillingham Matte Black widespread faucet gives a three-hole vanity installation a finished, intentional look — separate handles, a clean spout, and a finish that holds its character across years of daily use.
