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Kitchen Taps Buying Guide

With products to help wash dishes, make hot drinks, or prep produce, this kitchen taps buying guide covers the essential features needed for a smart setup. Find options that cut water consumption, multifunctional models to ease everyday tasks, and space-saving designs for small rooms. We compare materials such as chrome and brass, as well as styles styles such as swan-neck or swivel, so you can find the best match for your tastes. Our kitchen buying guides help you make an informed choice, whether browsing kitchen taps or discovering the benefits of premium extras, like on-tap sparkling water or hand sensors.

What types of kitchen tap are available?

Mixer taps

Delivering both hot and cold water from one single unit, mixer styles are a great all-round option for many homes. This makes them a popular choice, readily available in various on-trend colours and finishes.

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Pillar taps

Available in pairs and fitted separately, they offer independent control over cold and hot water, making it easy to get an exact temperature. They have a traditional look and can work on low-pressure systems.

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Pull-out taps

A practical option liked by professional chefs, pull-out devices make it easy to direct water. This means stains or debris can be removed without vigorous scrubbing, making light work of washing up or rinsing veg.

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Quooker Fusion Round Patinated Brass Tap

Boiling water taps

Producing water at 100-degrees Celsius, boiling water devices are a time-saving option. From sterilising bottles to boiling veg, they can be used for a variety of tasks. They are a premium choice that uses less electricity compared to a standard kettle, which is good for lowering household bills.

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Pronteau Kynance Brushed Nickel 3 in 1 J Spout Instant Hot Water Kitchen Tap

Instant hot water taps

For those who want the benefits of having an instant flow of heated water while keeping the initial outlay cost down, hot water taps are a good alternative to boiling water versions. They provide a stream that has a temperature of 98-degrees Celsius, saving time on a quick brew or meal prep.

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Bridge taps

Common in classical rooms, bridge taps feature separate inlets for hot and cold water, joined by a central bridge section. This is where the water mixes, before emerging from the singular, central spout, reminiscent of a mixer tap.

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Sensor taps

Reducing the need to touch any part of the fixture, sensor tap models are an excellent choice for maintaining a hygienic space. This also makes them a useful option for busy homes as they are easy to keep clean during mealtimes.

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Polished Nickel Handspray and Bowden Polished Nickel J Spout Mixer Tap

Hand spray taps

Flexible and versatile, hand spray taps make it easy to direct a stream of water. Separate from the main fixture, they can be pulled out from the surface, making them handy for various tasks such as washing up, rinsing veg, or cleaning pets.

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What are the different functions?

Quooker Fusion Black Tap with boiling water

3 in 1

With a water tank that comes supplied, 3-in-1 devices dispense cold, hot, or boiling water. This saves time when boiling food or making hot drinks, good for busy homes or those on the go. Freeing up counter space, they are a great option for small spaces.

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4 in 1

4-in-1 fixtures are a versatile option, providing boiling, hot, cold, and filtered cold water. The filter removes impurities for a clean stream, making it a good solution for hard water areas. These devices also prevent limescale build-up, ensuring they have long-lasting use.

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Quooker Fusion Stainless Steel Tap running

5 in 1

5-in-1 fixtures produce boiling, hot, cold, filtered chilled, and filtered sparkling water on demand. This makes them a multi-functional option that is great for any home. As there is no need to buy water bottles, they can reduce plastic waste, making them a green choice

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Popular brands of kitchen tap

Franke

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Quooker

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Choose a colour

Chrome

The silver tone and highly-reflective finish of chrome is highly versatile and fits into many styles both old and new. Alongside a sleek appearance, chrome is durable and easy to clean, making it a low maintenance option.

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Brass

Aged metals are a go-to within interiors thanks to their handcrafted appeal that blends heritage and contemporary styles. Brass has a warm palette that is bright and inviting, working well as a standout feature.

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Nickel

Brushed nickel contains a more subtle finish than other metallic options, such as gold, whilst retaining a premium appearance. They are well suited to both modern and heritage schemes, and are highly durable.

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Black

Black fixtures are an on-trend look that creates a dramatic backdrop when part of a cohesive scheme with other dark features. They also show hide dirt and look cleaner for longer, which reduces upkeep requirements.

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