Great taps can give your bathroom, shower area, or en-suite an instant facelift to the area and if combined with smart bathroom accessories can transform this without the need to go to the expense of replacing the sanitary equipment. The Axis range of bath and basin taps are an example which do not come much smarter manufactured from solid brass, there’s a wide range of styles to suit every suite and with their chunky rounded spouts, tapered lever handles and all the hallmarks of quality brassware, you and your friends will love them.

An example is the Aqualisa Axis basin pillar tap part of the range of this range and is made from solid brass; complete with hand wheels this pair will complement any bathroom. Priced at just £99.99 for the pair and guaranteed for three years, the Aqualisa Axis will bring a sophisticated finishing touch to any bathroom, particularly if you also have an Aqualisa shower too.

Proof that good design does not have to be expensive is proof positive from the top manufacturer of bathroom ceramic ware Laufen, with their Pro range of products elegance is brought together with functionality exhibited by their clear design.

As a member of the Roca group, Laufen is able to draw on the facilities of this leading European manufacturer of bathroom equipment offering a wide range of products from the leading designers throughout the company, and also from independent design houses.

The Laufen Pro ‘A’ Basin & Half Pedestal is an example of this policy of clean design and functionality which has received a five star rating from purchasers of this product as well as developers and specifiers. This basin is produced in three sizes 550mm 600mm and 650 mm and can be supplied with a full pedestal or even with their unique mounted vanity unit.

The wash basin is an essential part of any bathroom, cloakroom or en-suite. The range of colours that are now available is now very wide ranging, possibly bigger than they have ever bee. However, white is still the favoured colour by many buyers and this colour of basin or bathroom suite allows the user to put their own stamp on the colour scheme and are not inhibited by the colour of the suite.

Retro styles or Victorian basins are now more popular than at any time since the Victorian era and a fine example of this is the Vitra Buckingham 50 x 40cm , two tap hole, with fixing bolts, full pedestal, model number VITR114 (6035/6934). A full range of taps is available from Vitra in matching style which will complete the basin and add the finishing touch.

Because of the wide range of freestanding and wall hung wash basins that are suitable for fitting out a cloakroom or en-suite area, it is worth considering just what extra features you might need in this washroom area. There are very many basins from which you can choose, but why not add the extra feature of some storage facilities and attractive looks as well?

 
The Roper Rhodes Bathroom  Basin Washstation ROPE464 en700no ticks all these boxes and features a soft-close drawer mechanism for discreet closure, fitted with chrome handles accentuating its classy style. UK Bathroom offer a choice of four exciting colours, Glossy Anthracite, Indulgent Walnut, High Gloss White and Light Oak. Although you have a choice of basins from which to choose we highly recommend the Roper Rhodes Envy White Ceramic Washbasin model ROPE468 con700w.

Roper Rhodes have recently been causing somewhat more than a storm of excitement with their innovative yet functional range of bathroom products. When looking for the ultimate in streamline and a more pure design concept Roper is hard to beat. The Roper Rhodes Storm Basin Filler with a pop-up waste is a sure winner for the bathroom market today. A single lever for smooth operation with the added bonus of a ceramic cartridge making it highly reliable and really easy to use.

Flow rate can easily be adjusted with this basin unit as can the actual temperature of the water delivered.  Roper Rhodes have made sure this product meets with WRAS approval.  Thrown into this equation is a 5 year Guarantee proving the extensive levels of quality this product meets.

Concerned about water going everywhere from the tape ? Well, not any more as the Roper Rhodes taps are all fitted with Neopearl Aerators proving aerated water flow and a splash free water flow. All of the connections use the standard British pipe sizes too.

The cloakroom area is a part of your home that has just about as many visits from friends as any other room in the house. We all try to make all our rooms within the home attractive to not just visitors, but ourselves as well.

Giving your cloakroom a “wow” factor can be achieved simply by fitting the Roper Rhodes Round Wash column with Adjustable wall mounting arms, model
ROPE337 (MRC120) 695mm high, in polished chrome to which a choice of basins and taps can be fitted at the bargain basement price of £157.80 Complimenting this wash column a number of Roper Rhodes accessories can be added to the cloakroom area including towel holder rings or rails all in matching chrome.

Buying a budget basin does not mean that you are getting something sub-standard, not by any stretch of the imagination. The range of budget basins that we offer are from top manufacturers perfectly finished and naturally carrying the full manufacturers warranty. Fitting a new basin can break up the conformity of your present bathroom suite, so why not try something different?

An example of one from top European maker Roca is their Angular Basin with Single Tap Hole, model ROCA285 (RCPANW1TA) this basin is in gleaming white porcelain, and the single tap hole allows a variety of mixer taps to be fitted. Coming to you at just £54.00 this is a quality product at a budget price.

Simple Italian styling at a remarkable cost, the Catalano collection is considered to be a unique collection and so for something that will make your bathroom, cloakroom, or en-suite that little bit different, look to the Catalano collection.

We are particularly impressed by the Catalano Zero collection, which boasts basic geometry, featuring curves, lines and flat planes, really exciting to look at and also functional too. Top seller within this collection has to be the Catalano Zero 50 Square basin 50 x 50cm model CATAL01 (5QZEWH) which are suitable for fitting using the Catalano wall hung or floor standing support frame, or inset. These can be supplied without a tap hole, or with a one or three tap hole version. Selling at a low cost of only £297.87 with FREE delivery, just how good is that?

Fitting new taps to your existing basin, sink, or bath can transform the whole look of the area and provided the existing sanitary products are in reasonable condition, not only will you save money, you will extend the life of your bathroom or en-suite area by many years.

At UK Bathrooms we offer a wide range of taps and mixer products that will enhance any bathroom or kitchen area, but amongst our favourites is the outstanding Crosswater love me basin mixer finished in highly polished chrome and below that super finish is a product that is engineered to the highest possible standard covered by a 10 year guarantee.

The range from Crosswater is wide ranging and we would not hesitate to recommend any of their products which are comprehensively large, we suggest that you look at the full range which can be seen in our pages and see the beautifully designed valves quirky shower heads, multifunction valves amongst the many.

We have already mentioned Hansgrohe this week and are not afraid to keep on promoting this highly exclusive brand. The Hansgrohe Axor range is something we are happy to shout about it’s great!

The Axor range features everything from single level basin mixers to the technologically advanced Axor Stark Electronic Basin Mixer. Take a look at the Hansgrohe Axor Citterio Single Level Basin Mixer it features a pop up waste of 1.25 inches and a maximum flow rate of 7L per minute- pretty good going we’d say. When ordering you can of course specify if you need this tap for low pressure.

Coloured in an attractive chrome finish and styled to absolute perfection its bound to set the heart racing for designers and consumers alike.