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Original price $369Current price $314Meir Round Hob Mounted Swivel Spout Brushed Nickel
Introducing the Meir Round Hob Mounted Swivel Spout Brushed Nickel. This stunning faucet features a swivel spout, providing enhanced functionality ...
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Original price $583Current price $461Nero York Shower Mixer With Diverter With Metal Lever Aged Brass
Upgrade your shower experience with the Nero York Shower Mixer With Diverter. The metal lever and aged brass finish add a touch of luxury while the...
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Original price $770Current price $616Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set Brushed Bronze
Introducing the Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set in Brushed Bronze. This stunning basin set combines sleek and modern design with a brushed bro...
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Original price $146Current price $124Phoenix Cromford Lead Free Wall Basin / Bath Outlet 180mm 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 $451Current price $356Nero Mecca Mid Tall Basin Mixer Brushed Gold
The Nero Mecca Mid Tall Basin Mixer in Brushed Gold offers a sleek and modern design, perfect for any bathroom. With its durable construction and u...
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Original price $162Current price $130Nero Washing Machine Tap Set Matte Black
The Nero Washing Machine Tap Set in Matte Black is a sleek and modern addition to any laundry room. Crafted with a stylish matte finish, this tap s...
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Original price $770Current price $616Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set Brushed Gold
Transform your bathroom into a luxurious oasis with the Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set in Brushed Gold. This set not only adds a touch of ele...
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Original price $369Current price $314Meir Round Hob Mounted Swivel Spout Tiger Bronze
Introducing the Meir Round Hob Mounted Swivel Spout in Tiger Bronze - the perfect addition to any kitchen. With its sleek and modern design, this s...
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Original price $2,200Current price $1,760Nero Kara Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Gun Metal
Introducing the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System! Experience a luxurious and convenient shower with a 230mm gun metal spout. Create a spa-like a...
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Original price $2,090Current price $1,672Nero Kara Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Brushed Nickel
Introducing the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System! Featuring a 230mm brushed nickel spout, this system offers a modern and sleek design that will...
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Original price $770Current price $616Nero Opal Progressive Basin Set Graphite
Transform your bathroom with the Nero Opal Progressive Basin Set Graphite. This sleek and modern basin set features a deep basin for easy washing a...
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Original price $660Current price $528Nero Opal Progressive Basin Set Brushed Nickel
Introducing our Nero Opal Progressive Basin Set in Brushed Nickel. This sleek and modern basin set will elevate your bathroom with its stylish desi...
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Original price $1,815Current price $1,452Nero Opal Progressive Shower System Separate Plate Graphite
Transform your shower experience with our Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. This unique system features a separate plate design with a stylish g...
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Original price $1,650Current price $1,320Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Separate Plate Brushed Gold
Introducing the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System! This separate plate in brushed gold not only adds a touch of elegance to your bathroom, but al...
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Original price $1,210Current price $968Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Separate Plate Chrome
Introducing the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System, designed for convenience and style. Featuring a separate plate in elegant chrome, this system ...
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Original price $2,420Current price $1,936Nero Opal Progressive Shower System Separate Plate With Spout 230mm Brushed Gold
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. This brushed gold separate plate with spout adds a touch of luxury t...
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Original price $2,420Current price $1,936Nero Opal Progressive Shower System With Spout 250mm Brushed Nickel
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. Featuring a 250mm brushed nickel spout, this system offers a sleek a...
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Original price $490Current price $391Nero Kara Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 160mm Matte Black
Introducing the stylish and modern Nero Kara Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set. Made with durable materials, this set is designed to elevate your bat...
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Original price $1,815Current price $1,452Nero Opal Progressive Shower System Graphite
Transform your daily shower routine into a luxurious experience with the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System Graphite. The sleek graphite finish ad...
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Original price $1,650Current price $1,320Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Gun Metal
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Gun Metal. Its sleek and modern design is not just visually appealing...
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Original price $1,650Current price $1,320Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Brushed Gold
Introducing the luxurious and modern Nero Kara Progressive Shower System in Brushed Gold. Experience a relaxing and invigorating shower with its ad...
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Original price $369Current price $314Meir Wall Swivel Spout Shadow
Introducing the Meir Wall Swivel Spout Shadow. This versatile fixture features a unique swivel design, allowing for greater flexibility and reach. ...
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Original price $2,420Current price $1,936Nero Opal Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Graphite
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. The 230mm graphite spout provides a sleek and modern look while the ...
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Original price $2,420Current price $1,936Nero Opal Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Brushed Gold
Transform your bathroom into a luxurious spa retreat with our Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. This sleek brushed gold design includes a 230mm ...
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Original price $638Current price $511Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 185mm Graphite
Introducing the Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 185mm Graphite, a sleek and modern addition to any bathroom. Its progressive design combi...
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Original price $499Current price $319Caroma Contura II Bath/Shower Mixer with Diverter - Brushed Nickel
The Caroma Contura II Bath/Shower Mixer with Diverter in Brushed Nickel is the perfect addition to any modern bathroom. This sleek and stylish fix...
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Original price $605Current price $484Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 160mm Graphite
Transform your bathroom with the sleek and modern Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set. With its sophisticated Graphite finish and progressive...
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Original price $605Current price $484Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 120mm Graphite
Transform your bathroom into a modern sanctuary with our Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set. Made of high-quality graphite, this set combine...
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Original price $770Current price $616Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set Graphite
Transform your bathroom into a modern oasis with our Nero Opal Progressive Tall Basin Set in Graphite. The sleek design and progressive functionali...
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Original price $1,430Current price $1,144Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Brushed Nickel
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System in Brushed Nickel. This luxurious shower system features a sleek and ...
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Original price $1,320Current price $1,056Nero Kara Progressive Shower System Matte Black
Transform your daily shower routine with the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System. The sleek matte black design adds a touch of modern elegance to a...
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Original price $2,640Current price $2,112Nero Opal Progressive Shower System With Spout 250mm Graphite
Transform your shower experience with the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System. This all-in-one system features a 250mm Spout and a sleek Graphite f...
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Original price $2,310Current price $1,848Nero Opal Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Brushed Nickel
Introducing the Nero Opal Progressive Shower System! Upgrade your shower experience with this sleek and modern shower system. Featuring a 230mm bru...
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Original price $190Current price $152Nero Washing Machine Tap Set Gun Metal
Nero Washing Machine Tap Set Gun Metal is a premium tap set for your washing machine. With a sleek gun metal finish, it adds a touch of elegance to...
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Original price $1,980Current price $1,584Nero Kara Progressive Shower System With Spout 230mm Matte Black
Introducing the Nero Kara Progressive Shower System, complete with a sleek 230mm matte black spout. Experience the ultimate in luxury and style wit...
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Original price $693Current price $555Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set 260mm Graphite
Introducing the Nero Opal Progressive Wall Basin/Bath Set, a stylish and modern addition to any bathroom. Featuring a sleek graphite finish, this s...
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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.
