I love black tapware and I think it will be around for a few years. It seems that black, copper and all things coloured are making big waves. Black is such a great complementary bathroom colour for all the brights that are also trending and probably here to stay for a while. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=methven+coloured+taps&espv=2&biw=911&bih=445&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMItvbI8qvlyAIViZqUCh3kvg1z#tbm=isch&q=coloured+tapware&imgrc=26qdG_I1UN7lWM%3A

We have just finished renovating two bathrooms and I was adamant I didn’t want shiny chrome. I insisted on Astra Walker’s brushed platinum tapware and fittings. Whilst it does look a bit gorgeous, I’m afraid it’s not worth the extra 25-30% we paid for it (shhhh, thank god my husband isn’t on Houzz!!). With all special finishes I find you need to be quite particular about wiping down the fittings otherwise they look grubby with water stains. Hindsight you marvelous thing, you’re always 20/20 aren’t you??!! I’ll be sticking to good quality chrome if we ever renovate again. Especially since you can get such a wide variety of styles that suit anything from a Victorian style bathroom to pure minimalism. Good luck.

I wouldn’t call Black an upgrade. Truly good old chrome will have the most longevity in maintenance and style. If you must have an upgrade, the brushed nickel is the way to go and has been in Australia for a while.

Which chrome tapwares is a good affordable brand with a good warranty in Myhomeware shop Sydney. I visited the shop and they have a lot of chrome brands in different range. Please suggest for my selection. Thanks