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The humble tap is probably the most frequently used item in your kitchen \u2013 it\u2019s a necessity for everyday tasks like preparing meals, making drinks and washing up. If your tap is stiff or leaky, or just old and tired-looking, you might want to consider replacing it. An upgrade is also well worth considering if you ever find your tap frustrating to use \u2013 small annoyances such as not being able to properly adjust the tap head, or water splashing onto the countertops, can be remedied with a smarter design choice. Since the tap is so central to everything you do in a kitchen, it\u2019s important to choose the right one \u2013 luckily, we\u2019re here to help!

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The first thing to consider is functionality. We\u2019ll share our tips and recommendations for choosing a tap to harmonise with your d\u00e9cor later in this article, but no matter how aesthetically pleasing, there\u2019s no point installing a beautifully-designed tap if it doesn\u2019t meet your needs!\u00a0

Think about what you most frequently use your tap and sink for, and go from there.

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After you\u2019ve chosen the features that you need in a tap, it\u2019s time to consider design choices. Often the kitchen tap is replaced at the same time as a sink \u2013 but if you\u2019re keeping the sink, make sure your tap choice compliments it! That beautiful brushed gold finish might look great in the showroom, but it could look out of place on a stainless steel basin. There\u2019s more to consider than just colour \u2013 a sleek, modern tap will look out of place sitting over a rustic, country-style enamel basin.

Once you\u2019ve considered the sink, look to the rest of the room. Is there a cohesive theme? If there is, make sure your tap choice doesn\u2019t jar with other fixtures and fittings \u2013 cabinet handles, door handles and suchlike. As with the sink, you\u2019re not just looking for colour \u2013 materials, textures and style of design are key. Fortunately, there are so many taps on the market that you\u2019re almost certain to find what you\u2019re looking for.

Finally, you\u2019ll see a huge variation in the price of taps \u2013 from dirt-cheap to eye-wateringly expensive. Although you don\u2019t need to splash out on the top end of the market to get a quality product, the kitchen tap is one area where it doesn\u2019t pay to skimp. A tap will be used dozens of times a day, every day of the year \u2013 if you pay for quality and do your research before buying, you can be confident you\u2019re making a purchase that will last for years to come.

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Choosing the Right Kitchen Tap