Outdated designs or impractical choices can age your space faster than a cheetah on roller skates – and the kitchen tap is no exception. If you get it wrong, it can throw off your entire aesthetic, not to mention make sink-based tasks way more tedious than they need to be.
Whether it’s an ill-judged finish that clashes with your cabinetry, a spout that’s too stunted to fill your biggest pans, or a shape that sacrifices function for fanciful trends, the wrong tap can be a daily reminder of your poor research skills and bad life choices. Quality is important, too. "Nothing looks more outdated than a tap with a finish that has badly deteriorated," points out Nigel Palmer from Perrin & Rowe. But don't worry, with a little insider know-how, you can dodge the most common pitfalls and select a tap that’s practically perfect in every way.
