Bathroom Taps

Bathroom taps come in a wide variety of designs ranging from the sleek and contemporary to the more traditional and so can suit every bathroom design scheme. There is also a wide choice of bathroom taps types, including basin mixer taps, wall mounted taps, bath taps and bath shower mixers so you can be certain there will be a bathroom tap to perfectly suit your requirements.

Deciding which style of bathroom taps to choose for your new bathroom can be a tricky decision to make, so it is a good idea to choose a design which complements the shape of your bathroom pottery. For example a basin with a curvaceous shape will look great with a basin tap with rounded lines and basins with more angular shapes will look perfect with square shaped basin taps. It is also a good idea to keep to one type of material, style and colour for a co-ordinating look. Opt for a style to reflect the design of your bathroom, whether that be modern or traditional. A chrome finish will work well in any style of bathroom, but if you want something more unusual you could opt for a matt black finish for a bold statement.

The most popular type of bathrooms taps are single lever basin taps, these have one lever to operate temperature and flow and are therefore very simple to operate. Mixer taps are also a great choice and they come in a wide variety of styles including 2-hole, 3-hole and monobloc versions, these feature a single spout with two levers to operate the hot and cold water so you can mix the water to your desired temperature. Pillar taps tend to be the least expensive option and are used on a basins or baths with two tap holes; as they are the most economical option they are available in a very wide range of designs.

If you want something a little different and are looking for a sleek, seamless look in your new bathroom you might consider opting for wall-mounted taps, these are used with countertop or under-mounted basins, or a bath that has no tap holes. Wall-mounted taps mean that the pipework is concealed in the wall to provide a neat finish.

Bath fillers and bath shower mixers are a popular choice for the bath and will provide a neat finish, bath shower mixers are great for rinsing kids hair and for around the bath.

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