Taps are functional, but can also be beautiful. You will usually have two-three sets of taps in a bathroom – one on the sink, one of the bathtub and, if it is separate, one set on the shows. If at all possible, you should make sure these taps match so as to create a unified appearance. They should, at the very least, have the same metal finish on them.

The taps on your sink will usually be the centrepiece and will the the first ones people see. Choose taps that won’t go out of fashion and will continue to look good well into the future. This means they shouldn’t be too modern, as this is likely to age them quickly. Waterfall taps are a popular feature if you really want to make a statement. Part of the tap is cut out so that the water looks like it is cascading out.