Bathroom Taps
Taps may seem like a perfectly straightforward item to buy, but the reality is that there are now so many different makes on the market it is difficult to make a choice.
Cross head taps, which are the more traditional style, have recently been surpassed in popularity in modern bathrooms by the lever taps or even taps which are simply round in shape. You can even have taps which are wrist controlled, thereby meaning that you don’t have to use your fingers to turn on the tap, just knock the lever with your wrist or the back of your hand.
The choice comes in thinking about how you will use the bathroom. If you choose taps which are just rounded, with no levers or cross heads to turn, then you may find that if your hands are dirty (particularly after a nappy change or similar) these taps are not the easiest to use. But if you are young, then they are very stylish.
Taps will also complement the room they are fitted in; if you have a very traditional style bathroom, go for a more traditional looking tap. But if you have installed a minimalist modern paradise, then some sleek, angular taps with levers will set the design off beautifully.
When you do see a type of tap which appeals, try out the various designs imagining the types of scenarios in which you will be using them at home. Are your hands soapy? Are they dirty? Can the taps be easily controlled in these circumstances? Only when you have fully considered the pros and cons of each set, will you be able to choose taps which both complement the style of your bathroom and are suitable for your own particular needs.