A Widespread Faucet Built for the Three-Hole Vanity
The Karran Gillingham is a double-handle widespread bathroom faucet that brings separated control and a clean stainless steel look to three-hole vanity installations. With individual handles set apart from the spout, it suits larger vanity decks where a centerset unit would feel crowded, and its Stainless Steel finish coordinates naturally with sinks and accessories in the same family.
Key Features
• Three-hole widespread configuration puts the spout and handles as separate deck-mounted components for a traditional, spread-out layout.
• Double-handle design gives independent control of hot and cold water from two dedicated handles.
• Stainless Steel finish delivers a brushed, professional appearance that pairs well with undermount and top mount vanity bowls.
• Lead-free brass construction meets potable-water material requirements for residential and commercial lavatory use.
• 7.87-inch overall height works with standard undermount and top mount lavatory bowls — not a vessel application.
Where the Three-Hole Layout Earns Its Place
Widespread faucets are the right call when the vanity already has three separate drillings spaced farther apart than a centerset unit spans. The Gillingham's separated spout and handles fill that footprint properly, eliminating the need to plug or cover unused holes. It works equally well on new vanity tops being drilled to spec and on existing three-hole setups during a hardware refresh. Because the handles spread independently from the spout, there is room to wipe the deck between them — a practical advantage in busy bathrooms where counter hygiene matters.
Stainless Steel Finish and Brass Build
The Gillingham's Stainless Steel finish is a brushed tone that blends with stainless sink bowls, towel bars, and other hardware without the upkeep demands of polished chrome. The faucet body is lead-free brass, a material that resists the mineral buildup and internal corrosion that shorter-lived alloys can develop at the valve seat over time. At 7.87 inches overall height, the spout clears standard deck-mounted lavatory bowls with room to fill the basin comfortably. Pair it with an undermount or top mount bowl; the spout height is sized for deck-level sinks, not above-counter vessel bowls.
The Right Vanity for This Faucet
Designers specifying a master bath or a guest bath refresh with a larger double-sink vanity will find the Gillingham's spread layout appropriate for countertops where a compact centerset would look undersized. Cabinet shops building out custom vanity cabinets with pre-drilled tops can specify three-hole drilling and drop this faucet in without modification. Contractors replacing dated two-handle sets on existing vanities get a like-for-like configuration upgrade with a finish that reads current. A pop-up drain assembly in a matching finish is sold separately — confirm whether the bowl has an integral overflow before ordering the drain to get the correct version.
Will this faucet work on a vessel sink?
No. At 7.87 inches overall height, the Gillingham is sized for standard undermount and top mount lavatory bowls. A vessel bowl sits above the deck and needs a taller faucet to reach the basin properly. Choose a vessel-height faucet for above-counter bowl installations.
Does a drain assembly come with the faucet?
A pop-up drain is not included and must be ordered separately. Before selecting the drain, confirm whether your bowl has an integral overflow — the with-overflow and without-overflow drain versions are not interchangeable.
What hole spacing does a widespread faucet require?
Widespread faucets use three separate holes — one for the spout and one for each handle — spaced farther apart than a centerset unit. Check the specification sheet for the Gillingham's exact spread before drilling a new top, or confirm your existing vanity's hole spacing matches before ordering.
Is the Stainless Steel finish the same as Spot Free Stainless Steel?
These are two distinct finish names in Karran's line. This model carries the Stainless Steel finish. If water-spot resistance is a priority, look for a model listed specifically with the Spot Free Stainless Steel finish.
Reliable Control, Clean Aesthetic
The Gillingham widespread faucet delivers a practical two-handle layout in a finish that works across a range of vanity styles, making it a dependable spec for new builds and upgrades alike.
