Deciding bathroom taps is not only about style; it's also about functionality. If you're doing a full bathroom renovation or adding an ensuite bathroom, you'll be able to start from scratch and choose any taps style you want, However, if you're only replacing your taps to freshen up the spot, the simplest option is to match the installation type of the current taps. Before you pick your bathroom taps, here are a few things to consider.

Hot Water System

Until you go out and buy bath and basin taps, make sure you know what kind of hot water system you have. Gravity-fed systems have lower pressure, so choosing compatible taps is important.

Types of Basin Taps

Choose from monobloc and single-lever taps if the basin you're upgrading or installing has just one tap hole. Monobloc taps have a single spout but two handles for controlling the flow of hot and cold water. Single lever taps have a lever that can be turned one way or the other to regulate the flow of hot and cold water. If you have a basin with two tap holes, pillar taps are the way to go. These have both hot and cold water on their own. Pillar taps may have lever-operated handles, knobs, or cross-shaped handles. Examine the spout of any basin tap you're thinking about buying. It must extend far enough over the basin to enable comfortable hand washing under the tap.

Types of Bath Taps

The number of tap holes in the bath you're renovating or the new design you've selected will decide which bath tap designs are available to you, just as it does with bathroom basins.

Baths with one tap hole can use monobloc taps, which have one spout but two handles, and single lever taps, which have one spout but just one lever. For baths with two tap holes, pillar taps that supply hot and cold water separately, as well as mixer taps, are available. Hot and cold water can be adjusted independently with mixer taps. Bath shower mixers provide you the ultimate bathroom tap versatility. They allow you to have a traditional bath filler alongside a shower handset stretching from the tap. These are great for shower baths where space is at a premium or for rinsing off hair whilst in the bath.



A shower hose can be connected to a mixer bath tap, and the water can be redirected to it as required. Deck mounted taps are attached to your bath using holes drilled into your bath rim. Deck mounted taps are probably the most common type of bath tap you’ll see as they are easy to install and give a clean, minimalist look. Not all taps are deck-mounted, meaning they are not mounted on the basin or bath.

Wall-mounted taps are designed to go above a bath or basin, including countertop basins. Wall mounted bath taps are a stylish way to reduce the clutter around your bathtub. These taps are attached to the wall above your bath and extend out in order to fill it. They are great for those who want to create a minimalist look and offer versatility, as they can be placed either at the foot or alongside the bath.

Tap styles

As a general rule, both bath and basin taps can be separated into contemporary and traditional designs.

Traditional bath and basin taps may have cross or lever handles and feature intricate detail. They can complement period homes, modern country schemes and classic bathroom fittings.

Contemporary bath and basin taps are sleeker. They may be curvaceous or more angular, and have slim or more substantial lines, and there’s a huge variety of choice on offer.

Tap finishes

Chrome is an extremely popular option for basin and bath taps, and a sound choice if you want to create a sparkle in the bathroom. These are the other options usually available: Stainless-steel bath and basin taps aren’t as shiny as chrome, but they’ll still look smart and pristine. They’re easy to clean and hard wearing, so will look good for many years to come.

Nickel bath and basin taps can look clean but with a less high-shine finish than chrome. A nickel finish combines strength and durability with a lustrous light gunmetal look but it also comes with a premium price tag.

Gold bath and basin taps may have fallen out of favour for a while, but they’re now once again considered a finish worth considering. Gold will bathroom taps offer a subtle golden tint that will have guests turning green with envy. Match them with your bath taps and shower head for a fully regal bathroom look, or simply add a subtle touch of gold in the form of a basin mixer tap.

Black bath and basin taps are contemporary and sleek. Black bathroom taps offer a timelessly elegant look that immediately adds a touch of extra pizzazz to your home. Sometimes it’s all in the details too, which is why we’re such big fans of black bathroom taps. They’ll work alongside a steel-framed style shower enclosure, or can help tie the look of a home together where black accents are used throughout the bathroom.



Other coloured taps are also available. White is subtle, but you could bring a pop of colour to a family bathroom with a tap finished in green, red, yellow or blue among others.

If you are looking for the best bathroom supply store in Hornsby, do not hesitate to call or visit Ideal Bathroom Centre today!

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