We have a Rohl bridge faucet with a sidespray. It is terrible. I called Rohl and they explained that this is a product of the way the supply line for the sidespray connects to the mixer in the bridge. No way to fix it.

No side spray has the pressure that a faucet with an integrated sprayer has. It is also more of a pain to operate a side spray because you have to keep your hand on the sprayer handle. With a faucet with an integrated sprayer, you can, e.g., put a colander of berries under the faucet, hit the spray button, and walk away. Or rinse dishes/pots/pans with the sprayer having both hands to hold them. With a side sprayer, you need one hand on the sprayer always.

I also think it’s a pain to use a bridge-style faucet because you have to turn both handles to turn on and off the faucet. I like a single-handle faucet. For a traditional look, you don’t have to have a bridge faucet. I have the Kohler Artifacts kitchen faucet, K-99259. It not only is a looker, it has 3 different sprays - regular, sweep (a fan shape), and berry.

Ok! I will look into the artifacts. Lots of people recommend that one. I just really love the look of the vintage Kingston Brass bridge faucets. But I am going to be getting a copper sink so it will be crucial for me to have a solid spray to clean the sink out everyday.

I have a side spray and use it often. I use it mostly for rinsing the sink and a final rinse on large pots that I have washed in the sink. Plenty of pressure. I hold the nozzle and have very good control over the spray. I dislike the pull-down sprayers because I think it makes the faucet look too bulbous and chunky. I like the smooth, sleek look of a faucet that tapers easily.

@Louise Smith which faucet do you have? Is it a bridge?