Even though they only take up a small amount of space, the tapware in your bathroom and kitchen is an extremely important component of your home. Choose your home tapware with great care because it has the potential to make a significant impact on the overall appearance of your custom home.
On the practical side, it’s essential to start off with a material that can survive consistent use if you want to avoid having to replace your tapware within the next ten years or so.
Consider it a given that your tapware will be put through a significant amount of wear-and-tear action on a daily basis. That said, you should look for taps that will remain fashionable over the next few years and have a finish that is durable enough to survive until you make the decision to restyle.
Because there is such a vast variety of designs available for bathroom taps in the market, you can be certain there’s always a perfect set of tapware that’s suitable for your custom home.
And there are some really good selections and design trends to refer to, for instance, there’s traditional tapware which are often more vertical in height and have curved spouts and ornate designs; Taps in modern homes typically have a geometric design and are operated by a lever; Vintage tapware are typically made of brass or copper, and both of these metals add to the antique appearance that is so prevalent in today’s residential design.
The Type of Tapware Material Matters
Your personal preferences and the design aesthetic of your bathroom both factor into your decision on the type of tapware you want.
Choose high-quality tapware that will last for a long time if you don’t want to spend a fortune on new taps in a short period of time. Do check out the following materials:
Chrome is a classic that will always be in style. Chrome faucets are famous for their shiny surface, which combines elegance and adaptability in a single package. On a more pragmatic note, unlike copper or brass, it will not easily tarnish, and unlike any of those metals, it will not corrode. Chrome has always been a well-liked option for many homes due to the fact that it is incredibly long-lasting and reasonably priced.
Brass tapware is a classic choice for nearly any bathroom design. The traditional hue and texture of brass can be used to generate a polished bathroom design. Brass taps are an excellent option for cleaning and coordinating with other bathroom decor because components are readily available. As a result of its great corrosion resistance, brass is an excellent choice for people who live in places with significant concentrations of corrosive water. Brass is so long-lasting, in fact, vintage brass taps are frequently upcycled and used in renovations.
In addition to being beautiful, ceramic or ceramic-composite tapware is also incredibly useful. Internally, they have the best feature. Instead of standard washers, ceramic disc tapware employ two closely fitting ceramic discs. One of which is fixed and the other that can be spun 90 degrees by the tap handle. A barrier is created when these discs line up to form a watertight seal. Ceramic taps require little to no maintenance and are extremely durable.
For modern bathrooms and kitchens in custom homes, the sleek black tapware design is undeniably popular. The elegance of a black tap finish is indisputable, and it also serves as a nice point of contrast in a bathroom or kitchen. It’s a refreshing difference from the metallic tapware finishes that we’re so used to seeing. Plus watermarks and fingerprints are less likely to appear on black tapware than on stainless steel or chrome. Durability aside, it’s also a breeze to keep clean.
One of the most long-lasting and scratch-resistant tapware finishes available on the market is brushed tapware. Fingerprints are a common problem in kitchen and bathroom fixtures, as are the tiny white moisture marks that appear when water dries on metal surfaces. Because of its textured finish, brushed tapware is able to hide fingerprints and smudges much better than other types of tapware. The surface is impervious to damage from abrasive cuts and scratches.
Whether it’s our kitchens or bathrooms, we all want them to be beautiful. Ask your home builder for help in deciding on the best materials for your bathroom tapware and fixtures. They have a good sense of what kind of faucet finishes or finely-crafted fixture will look best in your custom home.
Over the course of the past four decades, Homeworld has built a solid reputation in Whangarei as a reliable custom home builder. In order to make your dream custom home a reality, we’ll work together with you every step of the way.
We’ll plan every design and construction detail with you- from your choice of roof tiles down to your bathroom tapwares. Our goal is to create a custom home for you that’s built around your lifestyle and personality. Contact us right now at 0800 86 89 86 to tell us more about your custom home design project.
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