Phoenix Axia is a tapware range built around a curved outlet design, spanning shower and wall mixers plus wall-mounted basin and bath mixer sets. It's available in chrome, brushed nickel and matte black, giving it more finish flexibility than most entry ranges.
Design language
Axia's defining feature is the curved outlet, a softer, rounded spout profile rather than the sharp right angles common on more industrial-styled tapware. It suits bathrooms and kitchens aiming for a contemporary but not overly angular look, and works equally well alongside timber vanities and softer colour palettes as it does in a more minimal all-white bathroom.
Because the mixer types share the same design language, a bathroom can run Axia basin, bath and shower fittings together and keep a single consistent look through the whole wet area rather than mixing spout styles between fixtures.
What's in the range
Axia covers shower and wall mixers for shower enclosures and bath-shower setups, along with wall basin and bath mixer sets for wall-mounted vanity and freestanding bath installations. Wall-mounted mixers keep the benchtop or bath surround clear of tapware, which suits both freestanding baths and vanities where bench space is limited.
Finishes
Axia comes in three finishes. Chrome remains the standard, cost-effective option that's easy to match with other bathroom hardware. Brushed nickel offers a warmer, matte-adjacent tone that hides fingerprints and water spots better than polished chrome. Matte black is the most design-forward of the three, suited to bathrooms leaning into a darker, more contemporary palette, and pairs well with black-framed shower screens or matte black tapware elsewhere in the home.
Having matte black in the range puts Axia a step above purely budget-tier tapware in terms of styling options, without moving into Phoenix's higher-end design ranges.
Choosing basin, bath or shower mixers
Basin mixers mount to the vanity or wall and control flow and temperature for the handbasin. Bath mixers, sold as wall-mounted sets, are the standard configuration for freestanding baths where there's no deck to mount tapware on. Shower and wall mixers control water to the shower head or rail and are typically single-lever units for one-handed temperature and flow adjustment. Matching all three to the same Axia finish keeps the bathroom's hardware visually consistent.
Water efficiency
Axia mixers carry a WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) star rating, the mandatory Australian rating system for tap and shower water use. A higher star rating means less water used per minute at standard pressure, which affects both water bills and compliance with state-based plumbing requirements for renovations and new builds. Check the rating listed on each product page before finalising a spec.
Installation
Axia mixers use standard plumbing connections and install with the tools and fittings a licensed plumber would already use on any tapware job. Wall-mounted sets need the rough-in plumbing positioned correctly before wall sheeting goes up, so it's worth confirming mixer spacing and height with your plumber at the framing stage rather than after tiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Phoenix Axia different from other Phoenix ranges?
Axia is defined by its curved outlet design, a softer, rounded spout profile compared to more angular tapware styles. It's available in three finishes, chrome, brushed nickel and matte black, giving it more styling range than entry-level ranges.
What finishes does Phoenix Axia come in?
Chrome, brushed nickel and matte black. Matte black suits darker, contemporary bathroom palettes, while chrome remains the most cost-effective and widely matched option.
What products are included in the Phoenix Axia range?
Shower and wall mixers, plus wall-mounted basin and bath mixer sets. The range is focused on wall-mounted mixer configurations rather than deck-mounted tapware.
Can I use Phoenix Axia for a freestanding bath?
Yes, the wall-mounted bath mixer sets in the Axia range are designed for freestanding bath installations where there's no deck surface to mount tapware on.
Is Phoenix Axia tapware water efficient?
Axia mixers carry a WELS star rating as required for all tapware sold in Australia. Check the specific rating on each product listing to confirm it meets your project's water efficiency requirements.