A look into the various kitchen taps available



Kitchen Taps



        A look into the various kitchen taps available

When you have decided to take up the task of designing your kitchen, you need to pay attention to several factors. From deciding on the layout, the style, appliances and the worktops, everything needs to be properly selected. Many of us feel that just by selecting the décor theme and a few appliances, your kitchen is ready to use. However, this is not the case. Though finishing touches do not seem as important, they are an integral part of your kitchen design.

 Kitchen accessories like taps are integral to the overall style and look of your kitchen. Apart from the big purchases for your kitchen, you also need to look into the nitty gritty like the accessories. Out of all the accessories, kitchen taps are considered essential as they not only enhance the look of your functional but are also important from the functional point of view. When selecting kitchen taps, you will surely not face any shortage of choices as there are many types to choose from. Some of the types of kitchen taps are explained below.

Single lever taps

Single lever taps are actually mixer taps that come with just one handle to manage the flow of water coming from the cold as well as the hot water supply. Single lever taps are for those who prefer a modern and a minimalist design as it looks pretty simple and non-fussy. It is just one tap and comes with either one or two mounting points and has only one valve.

Monobloc mixer tap

Monobloc mixer taps are another type of kitchen mixer taps that come with a smaller input pipe than those compared to the standard taps Monobloc kitchen mixer taps are of the modern look and design and have just one valve and require only one mounting point.

Bridge mixer tap

Bridge mixer tap is another type of kitchen mixer tap which comes in a traditional look and design. It has three inter-connecting tubes. The tap is located in the middle and the cold and hot water controls on either side. With just one tap, there are two mounting points and two valves.