I think a photo might help, but if I understand you correctly, the "spout" is aligned with the centre of the sink, which means that the "handle" is off-centre to the right.

I think that sounds like the best choice. I don't recall seeing any homes where the spout isn't aligned with the "centre" of the sink (other than those where the spout is in a corner of the sink). Not only is this aesthetically pleasing, but I think it is also necessary from a practical perspective as it minimises the likelihood of water splashing up and out of the sink.

Where did you buy the tapware? Did they have it on display? Maybe you could ask them to take a photo of their display and send it to you to check how they installed it.

Thanks good advice - I'll talk with the supplier.

I agree with Billy Hoo... unlike separate tap & mixer, a combo tap/mixer 'plate' should always be centered to the sink in my opinion, not only esthetically but also for the reason pointed out above, which I didn't even know :)

Thank you for asking this question - I am also installing a dorf combination spout and mixer and wondered the same.

Tapping into the wealth of knowledge here was a great idea. Don't waste any of it.

Just answered my question too - thanks!!

"The splashing is actually worsened by the water directly hitting the waste, which is more likely with the spout being central although still may not be an issue depending how far from the wall the basin is mounted."

So how do you correctly install a non-asymetric tap?

Like pipq I would like to know about height too.

Thinking about a reno but reluctant to swop shabby old functional fittings for shiny new fittings that might be more for looks than practicality and ease of use.

Hi Macy and Pip - There is no 'correct height' per se, it is normally around 100mm - 200mm from the highest point of the basin to the lowest point of the spout. Higher or lower depending on the style of the outlet (spout) - if it is straight like the Dorf Jovian you may want to install it closer than you would a curved outlet.

The closer it is the more likely it is for splashing to remain contained within the basin walls however it can limit functionality - like bending to wash your face, for example.

Another thing to be mindful of is the length of the lever. If the tapware is installed too low the lever may hit the basin before operating fully.... i've seen it done plenty of times!!

As to how to correctly install a non-asymmetrical tap - well it all depends on the style of the tapware and the style of the basin. There is no right or wrong way and it's often a compromise between aesthetics and functionality.

If you decide to go with wall mounted tapware just be sure to clearly explain it to your installer, drawing diagrams is a good idea. They will need details on both the tapware and the basin before they rough in for the tapware (quite early on in the project).

I'm an interior designer but i'm functionally driven more than aesthetically so my advice for someone renovating a home would always be to choose basin mounted tapware if installing over a vanity.... this way you have little issues with placement (it often is what it is) and you don't get water all over the vanity top each time you operate the tap. Leave the wall mounted designs for commercial spaces that you don't have to clean!! :D

Thanks Billy Hoo Studio.

It's daunting trying to choose compatible items, especially when you see how wrong they sometimes get it in commercial spaces, for example taps that barely reach over the basin leaving almost no room to get hands under the water flow and you wonder didn't anyone notice when they were installing it that it won't work, or a combination of extremely good water pressure and basin shape that results in wet clothes for the unwary (which happened to me once in a major gallery).

I've been having this exact conversation / disagreement the last couple of days with my hubby. Thanks Billy Hoo Studio! I like being right

@ Billy Hoo Studio - thanks so much for your input. It’s been awhile but could you please unpack your comment “leave the wall mounted [mixers] to commercial spaces that you don’t have clean” - I’m considering a wall mount tap with under mount sink at home because it seems easiest to clean. Do you disagree? Failing that I’d do a bench mount tap undermount sink (due to existing 3TH vanity benchtop in good condition - I’ll reuse)...

I think it is because if the tap handle doesn’t overhang the sink then wet hands drip water over the bench behind the sink. I have an undermount sink with same issue due to required setback from sink and we are learning to shake hands before turning off tap.
Pro for wall mount no gunk around base of tap
Negative according to my husband who refused to have wall mounted is the tap connections are in wall so if you get any leaks it’s hard to fix. But this goes same for shower I guess. We did have a faulty basin tap that leaked inside the handle area and down into cabinet so had to get replaced so I didn’t-push for wall mounted again.

Kate - for me your comments are a eureka moment & completely change my design direction. Thank you soooo much!

PS my husband has the same wall mount concerns as yours! Why is it they’re ok with inwall shower mixers?!?! :D

I can't help but feel that it looks odd not having the spout centered over the middle of the basin! Both the bathroom and ensuite in out new build are done like this!

Mitch Fitzy, I think because you dont have a back plate that’s why it looks odd.

It seems there are a few builders that do it this way regardless if there is a back plate or not, I follow a lot of builds on instagram and the discussion pops up regularly, i cant remember th builders but I think they are located in Vic and SA

I agree mummagabz.. the site supervisor seemed to think the spout/mixer had a plate, but these ones don't. We have chosen nice wide basins so I suppose it's not too much of an issue.. it just isn't aesthetically pleasing to my eye!

Mitch Fitzy. I love your basin. I’d be forever straightening the tap so that at least it was in line.

I think it would look off balanced with the spout centred and tap to one side. But this is the challenge with this setup.