Ready for a reno? These are the top 7 bathroom tap finishes

Your bathroom fixtures may be the most important element of your renovation. In fact, your choice could make or break your entire design (no pressure).

To make your choice even harder, there are dozens of options from matte black to chrome and brass – each suited to different design styles and colour schemes. To help ease the pressure we’ve narrowed down the 7 top bathroom tap finishes.

Stainless steel

If you can’t decide which bathroom tap finish to go with, stainless steel may be your best option. Its silver tones are incredibly versatile so they suit almost any design – plus stainless steel is incredibly versatile, durable and affordable.

Matte black

For sleek minimalism and modern style it’s hard to go past matte black. This on-trend bathroom tap finish can look incredible, but it usually only suits modern bathrooms, with muted colours and a simple aesthetic. If you choose matte black, go for a modern, sleek tap like the Gareth Ashton Poco Knurled Basin Mixer.

Aged bronze

Got a claw foot tub in the corner of your bathroom? How about an old farmhouse sink? Aged bronze may be the perfect heritage-style tap finish to top off your bathroom design, just be sure it matches the rest of your bathroom finishes and colours (tip: aged bronze looks great with whites and pale greens).

Chrome

Chrome went out of fashion for a little while, but it’s back in a big way in 2023. When used as a finish on elegant tapware such as the Gareth Ashton Vela Wallset it can add an attractive shine to neutral, modern bathrooms.

Copper

When you want warm tones and statement colours, copper should be your go-to. It looks great with whites, greens and browns and can suit both modern and heritage bathroom styles. If you’d like a more toned down colour, go for brushed copper with an elegant tap and mixer like the Gessi Flessa Wall Mixer.

Warm bronze

If you love the heritage look and warmth of aged bronze but want something more modern and understated, go for warm bronze. This charming but minimalist finish suits premium bathroom renovations and provides plenty of personality.

Brushed brass

Nothing says premium character quite like brushed brass. This textured, warm-hued bathroom tap finish can suit both heritage and modern bathroom renovations and looks great against clean whites, warm reds and browns and light greens.

White

Sometimes a neutral colour is the best option for your tap finishes. If that’s the case, consider good ol’ fashioned white. This classic and understated tone lets the form of your taps and other colours in the room take centre stage and can make a minimalist design statement by blending in with the rest of your bathroom.

Not sure what finish is right for your bathroom taps? See several bathroom tap finishes in person to help guide you at your nearest Abey Selection Gallery.