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Original price $299Current price $209Modern National Bordeaux Wall Bath Set Chrome
The Bordeaux collection has nostalgic appeal and glamour and with its old world charm it will look amazing in any period bathroom. Made with a s...
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Original price $699Current price $489Montpellier High Rise Basin Mixer Black
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartridg...
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Original price $749Current price $524Montpellier Kitchen Mixer Black
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartrid...
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Original price $499Current price $349Montpellier Wall Bath Set Brushed Bronze
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Feature a beautifully designed Shep...
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Original price $525Current price $254Caroma Urbane II 220mm Lead Free Wall Basin/Bath Mixer Round Gunmetal
Australia's leading bathroom brand will lift the feel of any bathroom, kitchen or laundry, with contemporary European design. Interchangeable tri...
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Original price $479Current price $335Star Mini High Rise Basin Mixer PVD Brushed Bronze
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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Original price $525Current price $336Caroma Urbane II 220mm Lead Free Wall Basin/Bath Mixer Rectangle Brushed Nickel
Australia's leading bathroom brand will lift the feel of any bathroom, kitchen or laundry, with contemporary European design. Interchangeable tri...
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Original price $369Current price $314Meir Round Quarter Turn Wall Top Assemblies Brushed Nickel
With a classic round design, these quarter turn taps will enhance any shower, kitchen, bathroom or laundry So well engineered that there is no nee...
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Original price $259Current price $181Cascade Basin Mixer Matte Black
Modern tapware design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartr...
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Original price $799Current price $559Montpellier Kitchen Mixer Brushed Nickel
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartridg...
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Original price $379Current price $265Star Mini Kitchen Mixer Brushed Nickel
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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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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Original price $399Current price $279Star Mini Kitchen Mixer Gun Metal
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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Original price $389Current price $272Kasper Spring Kitchen Mixer Chrome
The Kasper Spring kitchen sink mixer is a perfect balance between quality and value for money Made with a solid brass construction and a quality ...
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Original price $799Current price $559Montpellier High Rise Basin Mixer Brushed Bronze
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartr...
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Original price $259Current price $181Cascade Shower Mixer with Diverter Matte Black
Modern tapware design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartri...
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Original price $770Current price $608Nero Opal Wall Basin/Bath Mixer Separate Back Plate 185mm Brushed Gold
Modern tapware design with elegant lines and curves Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last the test of time Ava...
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Original price $179Current price $125Cascade Shower Mixer Matte Black
Modern tapware design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartri...
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Original price $352Current price $278Nero Mecca Tall Basin Mixer Matte Black
Made with a solid brass construction, finished with a quality skin that is designed to be durable Available in Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Nick...
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Original price $209Current price $178Meir Round Curved Spout 200mm - Shadow
Classic and timeless. Designed to be used in kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Part of Meir's exclusive hotel range of products, now available for eve...
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Original price $407Current price $326Nero Bianca Kitchen Mixer Chrome
Modern tapware design with elegant lines and curves Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last the test of time Av...
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Original price $749Current price $524Montpellier High Rise Basin Mixer Brushed Nickel
"Traditional" charm Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Superior 35mm Ceramic Disc Cartridg...
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Original price $849Current price $722Meir Paddle Round Pull Out Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap Tiger Bronze
This elegant pull-out kitchen tap features a beautifully soft-moving handle and an ergonomically designed nozzle to ensure that you can comfortabl...
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Original price $513Current price $436Phoenix Gloss MKII Vessel 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 $901Current price $766Phoenix Cromford Exposed Sink Set 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 $550Current price $440Nero Pull Out Sink Mixer With Vegie Spray Function Chrome
Modern pull out sink mixer Design Elegant chrome finish Made with sturdy brass construction that will last the test of time Match with Nero rang...
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Original price $562Current price $360Caroma Liano II Lead Free Tower Basin Mixer Brushed Nickel
Australia's leading bathroom brand will lift the feel of any bathroom, kitchen or laundry, with contemporary European design Tower height is perf...
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Original price $599Current price $419Star Mini Wall Combination Gun Metal
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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Original price $599Current price $419Star Mini Pull out Kitchen Mixer Gun Metal
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design The Pull-out nozzle which, in combination with the extendable hose, ensures that you can ...
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Original price $479Current price $335Star Mini High Rise Basin Mixer Gun Metal
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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Original price $345Current price $293Phoenix Gloss MKII Shower / Wall 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 $450Current price $383Phoenix Cromford Wall Top Assemblies 15mm Extended Spindles 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 $319Current price $223Star Mini Wall Combination Matte Black
Easy to operate handles and stylish round design Made with a solid brass construction and a quality finish that will last through the ages Sup...
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Original price $345Current price $293Phoenix Gloss MKII Shower / Wall Mixer Brushed Nickel
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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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.
