The bathroom tapware plays a crucial role not only functionality-wise, but it also impacts the appearance of your bathroom. Taps form a small focal point inside the bathroom focal point, so they shouldn't be overlooked. Finding the right tapware for your bathroom will make a huge difference.

New tapware is a great way to upgrade your bathroom, and even when you're building a new bathroom, the tapware will complete the look, so it should be a beautiful finishing touch to a stylish bathroom.

The design of your bathroom is the first thing that will dictate what taps you are going to buy. It's entirely up to you and your taste, so there isn't a strict rule for it.

Many times, it's a simple matter of elimination, since most people will choose to have a consistency in the styles. For instance, a bathroom in a contemporary, minimalistic style, will most likely eliminate more traditionally styled taps.

But this doesn't always have to be the case. Since they're like the jewellery of the bathroom, something as small as the taps, can be exactly where you can show your own creativity, playing with styles. They can give you a great opportunity to add a more personal touch to your bathroom, like bathroom a statement piece.

When it comes to the way of working and installing of the tap, the choice is usually between a a three-hole tap, a tap mixer, basin or in wall.

The three-hole bath tap consists of the spout and two levers or handles for cold and hot water, and, as the name implies, it requires three holes. So, if you want a three-hole tap it's easier if you are building a new bathroom, or if the tap you are changing is a three-hole. Though they are often thought to go better in vintage style, there is a great variety of modern-looking three-hole taps available, as well. In general, they are more expensive than mixers.

The most popular option amongst taps is the tap mixer. They are more common for contemporary bathrooms, but they are available in vintage designs.

The tap mixers require only one hole, and they only have one lever which controls the temperature and the flow of the water. The single lever makes controlling the temperature and the flow much easier. This type of tapware mixes hot and cold water, and there is a limit in the amount of water that can flow through. This means that you'll use less hot water, saving energy, water and the environment.

Wall mounted taps come both as a three-piece and a one-piece tap. They are perfect if you want your bathroom to have a minimalistic look, since they will keep the area around the basin clear, though they don't only come in contemporary styles. Just like with the other types of taps, they can also appear like a more traditional tapware.

Wall mounted taps are most suited for installing a new bathroom, or if you are just changing one in-wall tap for another, since if you are just upgrading a bathroom, installing an in-wall tap will make a bigger mess and be more costly.

Function and durability are the top priority when it comes to choosing your tapware, since it's supposed to withstand a lot.

Bathroom taps are going to be exposed to water all the time, and water is very damaging. They are going to be used very often, so they shouldn't wear out fast. Two things are the most

The materials not only affect the design of the tapware, but they are also important for the resilience of the taps. The metal finishes can be brass, zinc, steel and plastic. They also influence the price of the taps.

Brass is the most quality material, and brass taps lasts for a long time, and often stores will provide long-term warranties for them.

Both stainless steel and zinc faucets won't last as long as brass ones. Out of the two zinc is the cheapest option, and of course the least durable.

And lastly, the cheapest of all options: plastic faucets. Plastic taps have to be changed frequently, since they will lest very short.

The right finish on your bath tap can keep it protected, besides giving you the style that you are looking for.

What makes for a long lasting tap is a brass faucet with a chrome, bronze or nickel finish. All three options are good. They are easy to clean, durable and hard to damage or scratch. Chrome taps are the most versatile in style, and bronze is best for more vintage bathrooms. Nickel is probably the most long-lasting option.

Convenience, regarding tapware, is affected by function, durability and cost. Now, like with anything else, better function and longer-lasting, never mean cheaper.

This is why regardless of the reason you've decided to buy tapware, whether you are renewing, upgrading or building a bathroom, you shouldn't go for the cheapest option, and you should always choose quality. This doesn't mean that you have to compromise on style. Just the opposite. When you're spending a little bit more on tapware, you aren't only paying quality, you're also paying style.

On top of that, for good quality tapware, good stores will offer product and part replacements warranty for years to come.