How to Choose Bathroom Taps That Perfectly Match Your Design

November 01, 2025

🚿 How to Choose Bathroom Taps That Perfectly Match Your Design

Whether you’re designing your dream bathroom from the ground up or giving a tired space a modern refresh, choosing the right bathroom taps is one of the most satisfying parts of the journey.

Taps are more than just functional — they’re the finishing touch that ties your entire design together. The right style, finish, and proportion can transform an ordinary bathroom into something truly memorable.

If you’re after clean lines, elegant finishes, and the latest in modern design, you’ll love how these ideas tie into the look and feel of our Modern Bathroom Lookbook.

💧 Should All Your Bathroom Taps Match?

It’s one of the most common design questions — and the answer depends on your overall aesthetic.

For modern bathrooms, consistency creates calm. Matching your basin, bath, and shower mixers helps form a seamless, architectural flow throughout the space.

That said, it’s okay to break the rules. You might choose a statement tap for your vanity — perhaps a tall, curved spout in gunmetal — and pair it with more understated fittings elsewhere. The goal is balance, not uniformity.

Design tip: Gunmetal taps are a perfect alternative to traditional chrome or matte black. Their smoky metallic finish adds depth and luxury while keeping the look grounded — ideal for modern or minimalist interiors.

⚖️ Getting the Size and Proportions Right

It’s easy to get caught up in finishes, but proportions matter just as much.

Height & reach: Make sure your tap suits your basin. A vessel basin, for example, needs a taller tap or wall-mounted spout for comfortable clearance.
Aerator direction: A 45-degree angled aerator ensures better water flow and less splash.
Wall-mounted mixers: A favourite in contemporary design, they create a sleek, floating effect — but measure carefully so water falls perfectly into the basin.

Taking time to get these details right keeps your bathroom beautiful and practical for years to come.

🪞 Coordinating with Your Overall Design

Your taps should complement — not compete with — the rest of your bathroom finishes.

If your tiles are neutral and textured, go bold with metallic contrast: gunmetal, brushed nickel, or matte black taps all make stunning focal points.
If your vanity or countertop already carries strong character (like stone or woodgrain), opt for a subtle brushed finish that enhances rather than distracts.

See how we do it: Our Modern Bathroom Lookbook shows how metallic taps pair effortlessly with timber vanities, neutral tiles, and sculptural mirrors for that calm, contemporary aesthetic.

🧠 Do Your Research Before You Buy

Before settling on your final choice, explore a few tools and inspiration sources:

Scroll through our curated bathroom galleries to see how modern, classic, and minimalist spaces use tapware creatively.
Compare finishes side by side — from polished chrome to brushed brass and gunmetal — to find what complements your chosen style best.
Use virtual visualisers to preview how different tap finishes will look against your tiles or vanity colour.

🤝 Get Expert Guidance

Choosing the perfect bathroom taps involves more than just aesthetics — water pressure, durability, and quality all matter.

At Bella Bathrooms & Tiles, we supply premium mixers, spouts, and accessories from the world’s leading brands, ensuring every detail of your design works together in harmony. Our team can help you navigate:

✅ Whether to choose single-lever or three-hole mixers
✅ Which finishes best match your tiles and vanity
✅ How to coordinate tapware with basins, baths, and showers