October 20, 2023
If you’re embarking on a bathroom design, you’ve probably discovered that there are a lot of decisions and things to think about! Although bathrooms are one of the smallest rooms in the house, oh boy they’re difficult and require a lot of planning. The right choice of tapware is an important decision, it has the ability to elevate your bathrooms aesthetic while providing you with functionality. Something can be beautiful, but how it performs practically for you is the biggest contributor to whether you’ll enjoy using your newly renovated bathroom! In this blog, we’re going to take a deep dive into what you should consider when choosing tapware, ensuring you find the perfect match for your bathroom – sounds like an elaborate dating profile doesn’t it?
Considering my standpoint on practicality, I think that’s the best place to start. Consider the functionality of the tapware before making a commitment to a range. When doing this, think about your specific needs and the needs of those using the space. A good example of this is does everyone get their hair wet everyday? No? Then you’ll want to invest in a twin shower to ensure all users can enjoy shower time equally. Similarly, if you’re a hustling household, you might find yourself in dire need of bench space. If that’s the case, you’ll want to consider wall mounted mixers to allow for more room surrounding the basins.
Something that goes hand in hand with practicality is durability and quality. This doesn’t always mean there’s a high price attached to it. One of the best tapware brands out there is a company called Phoenix. They’re a mid-level tapware company that have invested time and resources into producing a product that I would say is one of the highest quality on the market.
Now to the fun part. Gone are the days where tapware had one look and feel in about 2 colours, nowadays tapware comes in a wide range of styles, shapes and colour tones allowing you to really elevate your room. You have the choice to go modern, vintage, art deco, quirky, the list never really ends! My advice here is to have fun – tapware has a way of complimenting your space and going bigger and bolder with the design isn’t as scary as it may seem.
Lastly, we want to consider budget in all this. With tapware, my advice stands that you should do research into tapware brands and why they are the price they are before setting a budget. There’s a lot that comes into play when manufacturing tapware so you want to ensure your budget gets you something high quality that will stand the test of time. Bathrooms and Kitchens are something you want to avoid constantly doing repairs on, so ensuring you’re spending the right amount of money on the right tapware brand is imperative!
With all that said, selecting the right tapware for your home is a balance of all these considerations. By using these simple bits of advice as tools, you’ll be able to make an informed and confident decision on what tapware is right for you!
Happy Tapware hunting!
