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Original price $360Current price $306Phoenix Gloss MKII Basin Mixer Chrome
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $600Current price $511Phoenix Gloss MKII Sink Mixer Brushed Carbon
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an ease...
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Original price $576.95Current price $490Phoenix Gloss MKII Vessel Mixer Brushed Gold
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $552.20Current price $469Phoenix Gloss MKII Vessel Mixer Brushed Carbon
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $456.50Current price $388Phoenix Gloss MKII Basin Mixer Brushed Carbon
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $468.60Current price $351Phoenix Gloss MKII Sink Mixer Chrome
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $576.95Current price $490Phoenix Gloss MKII Sink Mixer Matte Black
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $601Current price $511Phoenix Gloss MKII Sink Mixer Brushed Nickel
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an ea...
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Original price $530Current price $397Phoenix Cromford Basin Mixer Brushed Gold
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $450Current price $360Phoenix Cromford Basin Mixer Matte Black
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovat...
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Original price $552Current price $469Phoenix Gloss MKII Vessel Mixer Brushed Nickel
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Original price $397Current price $290Phoenix Cromford Basin Mixer Chrome
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $457Current price $388Phoenix Gloss MKII Vessel Mixer Chrome
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an ease...
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Original price $724Current price $615Phoenix Lexi MKII Pull Out Sink Mixer Chrome
Cold start (centre lever position) for energy saving Two function handpiece with stainless steel braided hose Coloured H&C indicators Designe...
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Original price $1,014Current price $862Phoenix Lexi MKII Pull Out Sink Mixer Brushed Nickel
Cold start (centre lever position) for energy saving Two function handpiece with stainless steel braided hose Coloured H&C indicators Design...
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Original price $663Current price $392Phoenix Cromford Vessel Mixer Brushed Gold
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $610Current price $457Phoenix Cromford Vessel Mixer Brushed Nickel
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $285Current price $228Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Brushed Nickel
Introduce modern elegance to your bathroom with the Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer. This cold start basin mixer features a sleek brushed nickel fin...
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Original price $477Current price $358Phoenix Cromford Basin Mixer Brushed Nickel
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $330Current price $281Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Urban Brass
Introducing the Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer, featuring a cold start function and elegant urban brass finish. Enjoy precise temperature control a...
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Original price $365Current price $310Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Brushed Nickel
The Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer utilizes a cold start function and features a brushed nickel finish for a sleek, modern look. Boasting a sl...
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Original price $330Current price $281Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Brushed Copper
The Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer in Brushed Copper features a cold start function for maximum water and energy efficiency in your bathroom. With ...
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Original price $240Current price $204Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Chrome
The Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Chrome offers a sleek and modern design for your bathroom. With a convenient cold start feature, you ...
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Original price $582Current price $437Phoenix Cromford Vessel Mixer Matte Black
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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Original price $339Current price $288Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Chrome
The Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Chrome offers a sleek and functional design for your bathroom. With its cold start technology, i...
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Original price $240Current price $204Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer Cold Start Matte Black
The Fienza Empire Slim Basin Mixer in Matte Black offers a sleek and modern design, perfect for any bathroom. The cold start feature allows for wat...
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Original price $389Current price $311Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Urban Brass
Introducing the Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer - the perfect addition to any modern bathroom. Crafted with cold start technology and an urban ...
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Original price $339Current price $288Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Matte Black
The Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer in Matte Black features a cold start function and sleek design. Crafted for modern bathrooms, it provides p...
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Original price $389Current price $311Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer Cold Start Brushed Copper
The Fienza Empire Slim Tall Basin Mixer in Brushed Copper offers a modern, sleek design paired with a cold start function for optimized water usage...
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Original price $530Current price $387Phoenix Cromford Vessel Mixer Chrome
Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...
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$450Greens Astro II Pull-Down Sink Mixer Chrome
The Astro II range is designed to offer both form and function. With a timeless, yet contemporary look, this range will match any home's style, g...
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Original price $991Current price $842Phoenix Enviro316 Basin Mixer Stainless Steel
Discover unparalleled style and sustainability with Phoenix Enviro316 Basin Mixer. Championed for their advanced GreenTag certifications and lead-f...
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Original price $1,108Current price $942Phoenix Enviro316 Vessel Mixer Stainless Steel
Discover unparalleled style and sustainability with Phoenix Enviro316 Vessel Mixer for above counter basins. Championed for their advanced GreenTag...
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Original price $511Current price $465Greens Astro II Pull-Down Sink Mixer Brushed Brass
The Astro II range is designed to offer both form and function. With a timeless, yet contemporary look, this range will match any home's style, g...
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Original price $606Current price $515Phoenix Gloss MKII Sink Mixer Brushed Gold
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an ease...
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Original price $466Current price $396Phoenix Gloss MKII Basin Mixer Brushed Gold
Reinvigorating our popular Gloss collection, Gloss MKII refines the proportions of understated curves to create bathroom mixers that have an eas...
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Tapware Buying Guide
Tapware is one of the most-touched fixtures in a home, used dozens of times a day, and one of the easiest ways to change the character of a room without a full renovation. A tap's finish, shape and mounting position all read as design decisions in their own right, which is why tapware is often chosen after the tiles and benchtop, but before the smaller accessories that follow its lead.
Construction quality matters as much as finish. Solid brass and lead-free brass bodies with ceramic disc cartridges are the standard for durable, drip-free tapware, while stainless steel is common in kitchen and laundry settings for its resistance to corrosion.
Bathroom tapware
Bathroom tapware carries the most design weight of any tap in the home, since it interacts directly with the vanity, basin and tiling around it.
- Basin taps range from single-lever contemporary mixers through to classic three-piece sets, and are usually the first tapware decision made in a bathroom, since the basin's tap hole configuration determines which styles are compatible
- Wall mounted tapware sits flush against the wall above the basin rather than rising from the benchtop, which suits above-counter and semi-recessed basins particularly well. This mounting style needs to be planned early, since it may require moving existing pipework, worth confirming with a plumber before committing to a wall-mounted layout
- Shower taps control water flow and temperature at the shower, ranging from minimalist single-function mixers and mixers with diverters
- Bath taps include wall-mounted, hob-mounted and freestanding bath filler options, each suited to a different bath style and installation. A freestanding bath filler, for instance, needs floor-mounted plumbing planned before the bath itself is installed
- Mixer taps combine hot and cold control into a single lever and are generally the most straightforward tapware to install, making them a common choice in renovations
Coloured tapware and finishes
Finish is often the first design decision made in tapware selection, since it sets the tone for the rest of the room. Matte black and gunmetal read as bold, contemporary choices and work well against light-toned tiles or stone. Brushed finishes, nickel, brass, gold and bronze, bring warmth into a space and pair naturally with timber vanities or warm-toned tiling. Chrome remains the most versatile option, suited to both contemporary and classic bathrooms, and tends to age well since it doesn't tie the room to a single design trend.
Because tapware finish interacts so directly with everything around it, it's worth confirming vanity, tile and accessory selections before finalising a finish, so the tones read consistently under the room's actual lighting rather than just in a product photo.
Kitchen and Laundry tapware
- Kitchen taps choose from gooseneck mixers, which give extra clearance for filling and washing large pots, and pull-out taps, which extend the hose for more flexibility when rinsing dishes or filling containers away from the sink. Kitchen sink mixers are generally chosen to match the sink's tap hole position and the finish of surrounding hardware, such as cabinet handles
- Laundry taps including washing machine tap sets, are built for durability under frequent use, and are worth selecting in a finish that matches nearby fittings if the laundry is a visible, styled space rather than a purely utilitarian one
How do I choose the right tapware for my home?
A few practical checks narrow down the right tapware for a given space:
- Basin or sink style this determines which tap types and tap hole configurations are compatible
- Tap height and reach measure the basin or sink height before choosing a tap, to confirm it clears the bowl comfortably without excessive splashing
- Wall space wall mounted taps suit spaces with existing or plannable wall plumbing, and create a cleaner, more streamlined look above the basin
- Installation complexity mixer taps are generally the simplest to install, while three-piece taps suit a straightforward like-for-like replacement without altering the basin
- Finish and design direction choose a finish that ties the tap to the room's tiles, vanity and hardware, rather than selecting it in isolation
A plumber should always confirm existing fittings and pipework before a final tapware selection is made.
Are bath taps different to basin taps?
Bath and basin spouts differ in size and flow rate, since a bath needs to fill a much larger volume of water than a basin. However, the tap or mixer body itself is often shared across both applications within a range, with the spout being the main point of difference. The Blue Space's Spouts collection covers this distinction in more detail for anyone matching a bath filler to an existing basin mixer.
Are taps easy to replace?
Taps and mixers should always be replaced by a licensed plumber to keep the manufacturer's warranty valid. Replacing bench-mounted tapware is usually straightforward, while wall-mounted tapware tends to be more labour-intensive, particularly in older homes without existing isolation taps, which are worth having installed at the same time if not already in place.
How do I maintain my tapware?
Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is sufficient for most finishes. Abrasive cleaners should be avoided, particularly on coloured and PVD-coated finishes, since they can dull or scratch the coating over time. Drying the tap after use helps prevent water spots and keeps the finish looking consistent.
Why does tapware quality matter?
Tapware is handled daily, so the quality of the cartridge and body affects both how the tap feels to use and how long it lasts before needing replacement. Ceramic disc cartridges, standard across quality brass tapware, are designed for smooth, precise control and resist the wear that leads to dripping over time. Taps in this collection also carry a WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) rating.
The Blue Space offer tapware from Australia's leading brands Caroma, Phoenix Tapware, Meir, Nero Tapware, Fienza and more.
Completing the room
Tapware is rarely chosen in isolation. For bathrooms, The Blue Space's Basins, Vanities and Showers collections are worth reviewing alongside a tapware selection, so the finish and proportions are consistent across the whole room. For kitchens, matching a tap to the Kitchen Sinks collection ensures the tap hole position and finish align with the sink itself.
