Bathroom taps: how many types are there and how do you choose them?

At first glance, choosing bathroom taps seems like a simple task. However, to create a beautiful and pleasant environment, it is essential to pay the right attention when buying them. There are numerous types of taps on the market and the choice can prove to be more complicated than expected. What factors should be considered? Let us look at them together.

Guide to choosing bathroom taps

Whether you are renovating your bathroom completely or simply replacing old taps that have 'worn out' over time, it's important to consider a few factors that will help you find taps that are practical to use, beautiful to look at and long-lasting. After all, taps have a basic function. If you choose them with particular care and attention, they will help to improve the user experience in this room of the house that is normally intended for well-being and relaxation.

The first factor you should consider is the interior style of the room. For an appealing ambience, you should opt for designer taps that reflect the style of the sanitary ware and other furnishings. For the classic bathroom, you can choose taps from the Retro collection, which go perfectly with a traditional interior design. These are often dual control taps with cross handles that convey a vintage style. Modern taps, on the other hand, are characterised by essential lines and are designed for maximum user comfort. In the category of 'modern taps', it is possible to find mixer taps that combine innovation and design. They are available in the most fashionable geometric shapes of the moment and are perfect for adding functionality to minimalist bathrooms. If you are looking for modern taps, those in our Nolita collection, allow you to personalise your bathroom and have, for example, a washbasin mixer tap with a high or low spout.

Another factor to consider is the type of installation. There are both wall-mounted and deck-mounted taps on the market. Deck-mounted taps are designed to be installed directly on the washbasin, bidet or bathtub, while wall-mounted taps should be installed on the wall. Which model do you prefer? Both offer a range of advantages and disadvantages: Wall-mounted taps allow for free space around the sanitaryware, while deck-mounted taps are easier to install.

Single-lever or two-handle mixer taps? Again, the choice depends on your personal needs and taste. However, it is important to point out that this may be related to the type of sanitary ware you have already chosen. A three-hole washbasin or bidet can only be fitted with two-handle taps, that is, taps consisting of a spout and two separate controls. In contrast, single-hole washbasins can be fitted with both single-lever mixer taps and some types with two-handle ones. These often consist of a single unit for a monobloc installation. An excellent example of a single-hole mixer tap with cross handles comes from the Retro collection, designed for those who want to give their bathroom a classic and timeless look.

So far, we have talked about installation types and style, but there are other factors to consider when choosing taps. In addition to the type of sanitary ware for which the tap is intended (there are mixer taps for washbasins, bidets, showers or bathtubs), it is of course also important to consider the quality. We have already mentioned how important it is to guarantee products that not only look good, but are also easy and convenient to use and have a long service life. These characteristics are achieved by selecting the best raw materials and through perfectly executed manufacturing processes. These are measures that we, at Kerasan, take in the manufacturing of all our products to ensure that our customers receive Made in Italy taps that maintain their functionality and sparkle unchanged over time.