Tapping Into The Top Trends

Innovative or sophisticated, statement or subdued, choosing tapware is a personal choice that takes time and consideration. Whether undertaking a complete home renovation, or replacing bathroom and kitchen fixtures, the latest trends and tips from leading tapware and shower brand, Methven, can help narrow down those difficult decisions.

Metal has been an increasingly prominent trend in interior design for the past few years which is here to stay. Gold offers a contrast to natural materials we are seeing appear in must-have bathrooms. Integrating glamour with an industrial touch, metals reflect light and inject a sense of superior style. Graphite is also becoming a more popular interior finish, enhancing a variety of design styles. Sleek metallic tones provide a great contrast to vibrant colours and patterns, exuding modernity.

The Methven Tūroa collection is available in a PVD finish in gun metal black, graphite and gold, that accentuates the refined design, while championing durability and function. These finishes complement the growing trend of incorporating nature and mixed materials into the home.

Black is making a comeback and will be a must-have for details and fixtures within bathrooms and kitchens. Working well with a variety of shades and colours, black can be paired with vibrant colours to make a bold statement.

Matte surfaces are on the rise, meaning the modern and sophisticated Methven Aio Basin Mixer can work perfectly in contemporary complement to any style.

While sharp, geometric forms have ruled interior spaces in the past couple of years, design trends are now shifting toward soft curves, and rounded edges. This trend inspires the feeling of comfort, and encompasses a sense of welcome.

Embracing this idea of elegant, rounded shapes, and blurring the lines between hard and round edges, the Methven Minimalist Gooseneck Sink Mixer features intersecting cylinders blended with strict geometry, enhancing any room with its graceful forms.

For those who don’t want to abandon the geometric trend completely, the Methven Waipori Basin Mixer takes traditional shapes and subtly tapers them for the modern bathroom.

People are becoming more environmentally conscious than ever, which is influencing their decisions when it comes to home design. Factors for these choices start as early as manufacture, with many people looking for products that have been made with less chemicals involved in the process. The Methven Tūroa collection is crafted from 304 machine grade stainless steel, which is low in lead, therefore preserving water quality and product longevity whilst the finish provides texture to create a stylish and handcrafted look.

A free-standing basin will require either a wall mounted tapware set or a hob (deck) mounted hi-rise tap. A wall mounted tapware set can be a great way to keep your vanity bench top clear and allow space for other items.

Consider the spout length of the tapware selected in regards to the basin itself. If the spout is too long or too short, it can result in water splashing out of the basin. Ideally, water should be directed towards the waste/drain. Getting this marriage of basin drain and spout length right can be troublesome, so look for mixers and spouts which have adjustable stream aerators. These allow an extra bit of water direction control to reduce the chance of splashing.

If you are selecting a hob or deck mounted basin mixer, ensure the fixing underneath is solid. Look for ‘twin-stud’ mounting as opposed to ‘single-stud’. Single studs can easily loosen after use.

Think about the size of both basin and the tapware. If possible, they should be selected together so they can be proportionately matched.