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TAPS &
BASINS

Kitchens and Bathrooms, Taps and Sinks

by Stienie Greyling

ustainability is the buzz word Chrome tapware. Brass tapware.
in bathroom designs of 2024, Chrome was once the go-to for many While brass tapware is by no means a
Smanifesting most prominently in home renovators, especially those on a new trend, it will continue to increase in
smart water-saving fixtures. Not only budget. And then it went out of fashion, popularity, thanks to its beauty and versatility.
do these touchless taps and intelligent but if a homeowner is looking to make a
showers conserve valuable resources, but style statement in a kitchen or bathroom, Brushed nickel.
they also bring a modern tech-savvy edge it is time to explore the wide range of Brushed nickel tapware looks timeless
to a bathroom. styles, finishes and colours of chrome while feeling contemporary and a bit
Whether planning a full-scale available at present. glamorous, without being overly ‘bling’
renovation or a quick update, the right tap Chrome is one of the more affordable like brass or brushed gold tapware can be.
can elevate and change the entire look of a tap options and its reflective surface also It also works in almost any setting.
kitchen or bathroom. makes it easier to clean than many other
colours. These taps remain stylish due Matte white.
What are the latest tap trends? to their sleek, modern look, and their There is nothing more classically
Stainless steel, chrome and brushed neutral colours makes them work well refined than an all-white kitchen or
nickel have design longevity because of with almost any interior style. bathroom and matte white tapware.
their simplicity. They work in most design White tapware is an evergreen style
styles. icon, adding a crisp element to any

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