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December 07, 2018
Whether you’re building your first home, renovating your current or doing a house up, the pressure of choosing the right tap can be daunting. The kitchen tap will likely be the most frequently used item in your kitchen, with an overwhelming amount of choice on the market today there are three considerations we encourage you to think about.
1. Positioning
Where in your kitchen will your tap sit? On an island, under a window, to the left or right of your sink? Positioning plays an important part in making a decision. For example, if your tap was to be displayed on an island, do you want the tap to stand out or blend in? If your tap was to be displayed by the window, do you want it to sit under or over the windowsill? The positioning of your tap will determine the size of your tap. A tap in the wrong position can have an underwhelming or overwhelming effect depending on size.
2. Type of Sink
The type of sink will also play a great part in choosing a tap. Do you want to colour match your tap and sink? Will your sink be a double bowl or single bowl? The type of sink you choose can help to eliminate certain colours or functions. It’s all down to personal preference but some colours just look better than others. There are plenty more components to a tap nowadays. For example, do you want a pull out spray or a tap that changes water pressure? A pull out spray is a great option for double bowl sinks or laundry sinks whereas single bowl sinks smaller than 500mm (width) are best suited for normal taps.
3. Colour Palette
The colour palette of your kitchen is important to consider when choosing a tap finish. Matching cupboard handles, bench stone, cabinetry, and other details to your tap can elevate the overall ‘wow factor’ of your kitchen. Brass finishes are becoming increasingly more popular, but there are a few things you should learn before purchasing. With a vast amount of brass taps available, choosing the right one for your space can be daunting, but don’t worry. Consider the look of your kitchen long term, do you want the brass colour to remain the same or patina? A tap that will patina overtime is just the result of a natural tarnish that forms on the surface, alternatively there are some polished brasses that lacquered to help preserve the tap colour. Black tapware has also spiked in popularity. Black is a powerful colour and can add a degree of sophistication to a space.
There is no rule book on choosing the right tap for your kitchen, but with these considerations we hope you get one step closer to your perfect space.
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