Kitchen taps would have to be one of the most frequently used items in any family home.

From filling water bottles and rinsing fruit and vegetables to filling the sink to soak baking trays, kitchen taps are constantly hard at work. So whether you are completely renovating your kitchen, building a new home or considering switching over your kitchen taps, ensuring the design and function work together is more important than ever.

Open plan kitchens dial up the importance of key elements.

Open plan kitchens are now more popular than ever. Kitchens work as the heart of the home and an extension to other living spaces.

Kitchens are a place for families to gather, kitchen benches double as study desks, craft spaces and the dinner table. The fridge is a never-ending open and shut case and kitchen taps are possibly the hardest working of all.

Not only do your kitchen taps need to work hard, they need to reflect your personal style too.

When it comes to selecting kitchen taps, it’s no longer just about function. Particularly when they so often take centre stage in a massive island bench.

The choices available when it comes to kitchen taps are plentiful and choosing the correct one for your kitchen requires careful consideration and research. There are numerous options available offering new technology and a range of finishes and colours.

Here are some tips to look for when choosing your kitchen tapware …

1. Think about the size and shape of your sink – if you have a farmhouse-style sink that is quite deep and wide, we think kitchen taps with a pull-down extendable hose feature are unbeatable. Not only will these types of kitchen taps allow you to reach every corner of the sink to rinse down, they are brilliant for spraying fruit and vegetables and filling hard-to-maneuver containers.
2. It also pays to think about exactly where your kitchen taps will be located. If they are to be featured in an island bench, you may want to go large and dominant and select a statement tap. Or you may want the tap to take a backseat and allow the benchtop to shine. If the kitchen tap will sit against a wall and beneath overhead cupboards, think about how much clearance you need above and beside to enable ease of operation.
3. Who are the people that will be using your kitchen taps? If you have little people or elderly people that will be using your kitchen taps in addition to yourself, think about a mechanism that will be easy for everyone to operate. Arthritic hands will thank you for kitchen taps with a larger lever tap rather than a delicate mechanism that requires turning.
4. Will there be two kitchen taps in your kitchen? With the increase in the number of people including a butlers’ pantry in their renovations and new builds, there is usually a sink in each area. Consider where the bulk of the work will be done and invest in that tap for form and function. The secondary kitchen tap (most often in the butlers’ pantry) can be smaller and simpler.
5. Consider where the tap will be mounted. Will it be mounted in the tap hole of a drop in stainless steel sink? If so, you should look for a light tap to prevent any buckling in the sink. If your kitchen taps will be installed into stone, the thickness and strength of the stone will carry almost any tap you wish to use.

Kitchen taps that truly deliver.

Whatever kitchen taps you choose, they should be designed to enhance not only your kitchen space but also your lifestyle.

The Culinary Urban Pull Out Sink Mixer from Methven features the latest in tapware innovation and design, and offers you more options for your day-to-day kitchen tasks. With a stylish design, it will sit comfortably in any modern kitchen.

• Longer lasting -Dezincification Resistant (DR) brass bodies last longer and help maintain water quality.
• Smart water control – All Methven single-lever mixers are fitted with ceramic discs instead of conventional washers, ensuring durability and no-drip water efficiency.
• Spout control – Smooth, elegant and simple to use, our swivel spouts give you 360° control of your water flow.
• Better reach – An extendable hose for spray flexibility. Particularly useful for cleaning vegetables, pots and pans, (and the sink).
• Solid installation – Secures the tap to the benchtop with exceptional stability for a sturdier installation.

Methven’s Kiri Sink Mixer is perfect for those who do not require a high or large tap or have minimal space. The clean lines and strong, dynamic form offers solid architectural style as a feature piece in your kitchen. With a built-in swivel action and the ability to adjust water flow to minimise splashback, it’s one of the most perfect kitchen taps for a small space.

• Longer lasting taps Dezincification Resistant (DR) brass bodies last longer and help maintain water quality.
• Smart water control All our single-lever mixers are fitted with ceramic discs instead of conventional washers, ensuring durability and no-drip water efficiency.
• Spout control Smooth, elegant and simple to use, our swivel spouts give you 360° control of your water flow.
• Control water direction The directional aerator includes a built-in swivel that enables you to manually adjust the flow of your water and minimise splashback. (Perfect for taps that sit directly over the sinkhole).
• Safety control This single lever cartridge allows you to restrict the maximum hot water temperature to prevent scalding.
• Solid installation Secures the tap more stably to the bench top for a sturdier installation.

Go bold with your kitchen taps!

If your kitchen tap is going to be the workhorse of the kitchen or the show pony, the Methven Culinary Gaston Pull Down Sink Mixer has the versatility of a pull-out or pull-down spray option, designed to enhance not only the kitchen space but also the homeowner’s lifestyle, delivering a higher degree of moveability in and around the sink with an extendable hose for spray flexibility.

• Longer lasting taps Dezincification Resistant (DR) brass bodies last longer and help maintain water quality.
• Smart water control All our single-lever mixers are fitted with ceramic discs instead of conventional washers, ensuring durability and no-drip water efficiency.
• Spout control Smooth, elegant and simple to use, our swivel spouts give you 360° control of your water flow.
• Better reach An extendable hose for spray flexibility. Particularly useful for cleaning vegetables, pots and pans, (and the sink).
• Solid installation Secures the tap more stably to the bench top for a sturdier installation.

We also love that the Culinary Gaston Pull Down Sink Mixer offers a range of perfect finishes including chrome, brushed stainless look or black accents to add a touch of personality in your kitchen.

The bottom line is that there is no need to sacrifice aesthetics for performance when you’re talking about Methven kitchen taps. Whilst colour, material and finish are the key drivers for personal expression within your kitchen, technology now contributes to an enhanced water experience. Keep in mind your preference for appearance and water delivery, plan well and your kitchen tap can elevate the look of your entire kitchen.

Methven products are available through Bunnings Warehouse, Hardware & General, plumbing stores and bathroom showrooms nationwide. 

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