Widespread is more classic and traditional--it hearkens back to the days when sinks had one "tap" for hot and one for cold water. One piece is more modern, and since you are not tight on space, one piece may look too small. I've had widespread in all bathrooms, including my children's, and they never had a problem using it.

If I ever re-do my bathrooms every single sink would be widespread - that's what I would do in a heartbeat. So happy for you - it will all be so fresh and awesome. :- )

I personally think some single head faucets look more modern than wide spread.

I never understand why you would want to play with 2 handles so I always use single and they never look phallic to me. For kids they for sure function better . As for finish in kids bathroom the stainless is a much better choice it does not show every water drop but I love chrome in the master. I agree do not lower the counter for a makeup area just get an adjustable stool

I love my polished chrome nickel in my master with two handles. Kids are out of home now but would probably do satin in their bathrooms.

I'm older with bad back issues and disagree to not lower the counter for a makeup area. I did get an adjustable stool but not ideal. Wish I had put in lower counter makeup area. Best to you!

Lets be honest..............Patricia is just NOT in any way transitional or traditional. : ) You don't "play" With the handles.....ya just turn it on lol

A single lever is easier to clean and I can't stand it if lever handles are not aligned

I have single lever chrome faucets - can't stand fiddling with two handles.

The comments are great on both sides, but I do agree that SOME single handle or "joy stick" faucets look very sadly phallic. That said, the Delta Tesla is an exception and I just installed in guest bath makeover. Will use Kohler "joy stick" in make-up vanity area for master and widespread for master bath sink. Also using Calcutta gold porcelain tile for shower and CG marble for walnut vanity top. Dilemma: Kohler French Gold vs Chrome??

I want to accent the "gold" veining but since this is a unique finish, can't get shower door hardware to match. Thoughts? Suggestions? Lessons? Wisdom??

Thank you!

take a look at vibrant brushed bronze from Kohler for something to go with gold that isn’t that shiny yellow look. I’m using in a master that has beiges and charcoals

I like chrome, I like satin chrome too I am sorry it is so difficult to find. Brushed nickel shows everything and hard to keep clean and so is Moen's black stainless, I liked the deep brown color it brought out the veins in the marble countertop, but shows every water spot and fingerprint. I do like the ease of a single faucet. Unintentionally, I got single handle faucets for all my sinks.