Whether you're renovating your ensuite bathroom or building a new powder room, getting the right tapware is essential. The perfect faucet has to be functional yet stylish enough to match the rest of your space. A leaky tap can ruin the entire bathroom experience, no matter how beautiful the interiors may be.
It may seem like a tiny detail, but a faucet is a critical fixture in the bathroom that will be utilised consistently every day. This blog shares winning tips to help you decide which tapware best suits you.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Faucet
Before getting started, here are several factors you need to contemplate before picking out the right faucet:
Purpose
What is the use of the faucet in your home and where will it be placed? Is it for your vanity, shower, or bathtub? Each area will have its requirements, so you need to figure out the purpose of the faucet. For example, you might need to fill up the basin often, so instead of opting for the traditional plug for the drain, consider getting a faucet with a pop-up waste.
Check out the LOZZA , a simple single-lever faucet that has a pop-up waste that can conveniently seal and release water in your sink. This can be controlled with the switch at the back of the faucet’s base.
Aesthetics
There are countless faucet designs available in the market. You can effectively narrow down your choices by figuring out your aesthetic requirements. There are two things to think about:
Design
Whether you are going for a bohemian chic space or a maximalist one, what matters is the space needs to be cohesive. If your bathroom is modern, then you need equally contemporary fixtures.
Finish
Apart from the design, it would help if you also considered the faucet's finish. The most common is chrome but you don’t have to limit yourself to that. There’s also brushed nickel, satin bronze, polished brass, copper, and more.
Consider the HAYON lavatory faucet , which comes in a matte black finish. It features old-fashioned cross handles that are then balanced out with a sleek and long spout. The result is a timeless and stylish faucet perfect for modern and eclectic Singapore homes.
Installation
Faucets can be installed on the wall, floor, or on a surface. It can also be integrated into a basin or a tub. Figuring out the faucet application will matter a lot. Just imagine a tap with a too-long spout installed on a tiny basin—you’ll end up with a messy and hard-to-use sink.
Take a look at the floor-standing TOTO Le Muse. This unique, progressive lavatory faucet is installed on the floor and works perfectly with floor-standing lavatories.
Space
It’s normal to find small apartments in Singapore with equally cosy bathrooms. If you have limited space, it’s best to stick with smaller fixtures so your bathroom won’t look so cramped.
However, just because a space is small, there’s no room for style. Check out the EGO II Lavatory Faucet by TOTO. This 8-inch faucet has a short spout, making it ideal for smaller basins or sinks. But it packs a punch with its durable finish and mod handles.
Special Functions
The primary function of a faucet is to control the amount of water you use in your bathroom. But some taps can do more than that. A good example is the pull-out spray, which is more common in kitchen faucets but can also be useful for lavatories.
The TOTO TX608KNBR is a kitchen faucet with a pull-out spray that makes it easier to clean sinks and countertops. It boasts an elegant yet simple design concept and a chrome finish.
Characteristics of the Perfect Faucet
Now that you know the factors determining the right faucet for you, here are the characteristics you need to consider.
1. Functional
Don’t forget to check the water pressure and the flow rate of the faucets you will be getting. You might end up with a tap that sprays too much water or too little! Either scenario is not optimal for everyday living.2. Stylish
Defining what is stylish will depend on your taste and personal aesthetic. The perfect faucet must meet your design requirements. This is a part of the bathroom you will see and most likely use daily, so it should be to your liking.
3. Durable
When you install fixtures at home, they should be for keeps. You don’t want a faucet that breaks every few months or one that will leak after you have friends come over. Your tap should last for years to come.