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Designing Your Kitchen: Terrific Taps to Tap Into

Choose wisely when it comes to taps – they can elevate a kitchen to greatness

Joanna Tovia 10 December 2014

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Renovation costs seem to add up faster than you can say, “how did we blow the budget so quickly?”, so it can be tempting to try to save money when it comes to taps. But beware. Not only can cheap-looking taps bring down the appeal of an otherwise gorgeous kitchen, you also don’t want to rue the day you opted for second best.

If you can’t believe your luck at finding just the taps you like but at a dramatically lower price than you have found elsewhere, ask the right questions before handing over your money. Where were they made? What materials were used? What is the warranty on them? Cheap knock-offs may look great now, but you may find yourself replacing them before you know it, making the initial outlay on a better quality set of taps better value in the long run.

These popular styles are in demand the world over.

Industrial edge. Black is back when it comes to kitchens and, if you’re leaning towards a more industrial look in yours, black tapware could be just the ingredient you need.

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American Standard Brands

Different angle. A set of taps needn’t sit on your benchtop. Sometimes a wall-mounted version is the more practical option, especially where space is a concern (and it comes with a gorgeous sink like this).

Darren James Interiors

Modern mix. Mixer taps have maintained their popularity simply because they make life easier. The water comes out at exactly the right temperature each time, and multi-tasking is a cinch.

Darren James Interiors

Class act. These traditional-style taps are a key element if you’re trying to create an elegant or Country-style kitchen. It will pay to spend a little more for quality here. This style is so popular at the moment that manufacturers are trying to outdo each other to cut prices. A European-made tapware set with a long warranty is the way to go if longevity is important to you.

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Rad Design Inc

Washing up. This design is inspired by restaurant kitchens where high-pressure water gets every scrap of food off plates before they’re loaded into a heavy-duty dishwasher. The flexible spout makes rinsing the dishes easy.

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Multipurpose. Those who aspire to a streamlined, contemporary kitchen love having boiling water at the ready from a second tap. It also saves cluttering up the bench with a kettle.

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The Renovation Broker

Waterworks. Second taps are also handy for delivering filtered drinking water.

Hann Builders

History repeats. Brass, copper, bronze and other antique-style finishes are back in fashion, but the yellowed tones of yesteryear have thankfully had their day.

Home & Stone

Ace accessories. Add-ons such as colanders and dish drainers are emerging to accommodate sinks of all shapes and styles, so be sure to factor in how far the tap spout stretches out into the sink when you’re choosing both sinks and accessories.

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Renovating Made Easy

Love the idea of the boiling water tap. Such a clutter free solution in the kitchen. And those black taps are so cool!

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dalelesley

Black tap......can't wait!!!!! Some of that plumbing is very English........messy......convoluted ...

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fran0240

Where can I get the tap from picture 8 the brass looking one that comes out of the wall? Wondering if the spout moves though, as I need it to pivot from one sink to the other. Finding it hard to find nice taps that are mounted from the wall and don't want to change to bench top mixer.

Like 2 February 2015 at 2:34am

Designing Your Kitchen: Terrific Taps to Tap Into

Choose wisely when it comes to taps – they can elevate a kitchen to greatness

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