Hansgrohe Aquno Select M81 Kitchen Mixers
Why choose Hansgrohe Aquno Select M81
The Aquno Select M81 is, in hansgrohe's own words, a completely new kind of kitchen tap — and the one to choose when you don't want to compromise. It's the design flagship of the range: a monolithic, sculptural mixer that's as much a centrepiece as a fitting, built for people who love to cook and love good design in equal measure. It won the iF Design Award in 2020, and it earns the attention.
SatinFlow: a spray like no other
This is the Aquno's signature, and there's nothing else quite like it. Beneath the towering spout sits a prominent "stage" housing SatinFlow — a silky-smooth, flat shower spray made up of 133 individual ultra-fine jets. It falls as a gentle, wide curtain of water that cocoons delicate food — berries, lettuce, herbs, fruit and vegetables — cleaning them thoroughly but tenderly, with almost no splashing and very little water. Switch to it at the touch of the Select button on the mixer body, and washing the softest produce becomes effortless. It's the kind of detail a serious cook notices immediately.
Award-winning design
The Aquno Select M81 was drawn with a designer's eye. The unique L-shaped spout towers over the base in a precise, linear form, the angled outlet pipe emphasises the geometry, and even the square lever handle carries the minimalist language through. It's made for cool, contemporary kitchens with clean lines, and pairs beautifully with linear cabinetry and interiors — a tap that looks deliberate from every angle.
Three sprays for every task
Beyond SatinFlow, the pull-out gives you the everyday sprays too: a crystal-clear laminar stream with no added air for filling pots, kettles and bowls quickly and cleanly, and a powerful shower/spray jet for rinsing fruit and vegetables. You switch between them at the touch of a button on the pull-out. And there's a clever extra in the box: an F14 multi-function strainer that sits in the sink below the spray for an ideal, tidy workflow.
Reach and flexibility
The Aquno is as practical as it is beautiful. The pull-out function gives an action radius of up to 76 cm with the supplied sBox, which guides the hose smoothly, quietly and safely under the counter and stores it neatly after use. MagFit draws the spray back into place with a magnet, the generous ComfortZone gives real room over the sink, and the high-arc swivel can be limited so it never sweeps beyond the basin.
Water-saving, quiet and easy to keep
The Aquno is efficient as well as indulgent. It runs at a modest maximum flow (around 6 l/min), SatinFlow is deliberately resource-saving, and a durable ceramic cartridge gives precise, smooth control. QuickClean silicone nozzles wipe clean of limescale in seconds, so the sprays stay even and the tap keeps its looks.
Finishes and sink pairing
The Aquno Select M81 comes in exclusive surfaces — Chrome, a refined Stainless Steel look and bold Matt Black (availability varies by model). For a fully coordinated result, hansgrohe recommends pairing it with a stainless steel or SilicaTec single-basin sink — and our team can help you match the tap, sink and the rest of your hansgrohe fittings in one specification.
Aquno, Metris or Talis?
All three are excellent hansgrohe kitchen taps; the difference is how far you take it. Talis M54 is the slim, minimalist essential; Metris M71 adds Select push-button on/off and rim-control options; and the Aquno Select M81 is the design flagship, with the award-winning look and the unique SatinFlow spray for delicate food. If the kitchen is the heart of a design-led home, the Aquno is the tap that shows it.
Specifying the Aquno with Bella
Because Bella carries hansgrohe across the whole home, we can coordinate your Aquno with the sink, with the bathroom taps and showers, and with the rest of the scheme — one brand, one look, one supplier. Our Kramerville team supports homeowners, designers, architects and contractors with specification help, project pricing, stock and delivery throughout South Africa and into Africa. Request a quote, or come and see SatinFlow in action in our showroom.