Basins & Taps

Italian designed Tibò bathroom and kitchen tapware draws from post-industrial inspiration – an indent special offering from Casa Italiana

This bathroom had to be cleaner than clean due to a medical condition of a family member – chrome Hansgrohe tapware was specified as part of this

In this bathroom, traditional bath time indulgence is off to a reassuringly good start with this classic Axor Montreux tub mixer

Concrete Nation benchtop basins and aged brass Buddy tapware were the perfect inclusion for this dark-toned, atmospheric bathroom

A Marmorin cast marble tub connects with a Marmorin cast marble basin in this bathroom which has no windows but an emphasis on form and texture

Over that traditional, clinical white china basin? Well there's another way. These table top Rangoon porcelain vessels have an earthy crafted feel 

Wall-mounted black Milli taps provide contemporary contrast to pale classic marble-look wall tiles in this master bathroom

It makes sense that anything sitting on a 'vanity' should look good – here are 9 great basin designs that double as stand-out features

Comprised of limestone and resin, the benchtop Victoria + Albert Vessel Sinks in this bathroom echo the freestanding tub to elegant effect

Or an invigorating downpour, if you prefer. This refined ensuite boasts showering luxury in the form of a ceiling-mounted Elementi Rainhead

It's said tapware is the jewellery of a bathroom design and choice of finish is a part of this – the choices of these leading designers will inspire

We don't know which came first, the mirrors or the basins – either way, the spherical connection creates a well-rounded (and inspiring) design

The look of gleaming gold is sure to set the bling radar pinging in this bathroom. In reality, polished brass fittings provide the lux touches required

In a master suite full of sumptuous and luxurious surprises, brushed gold tapware seems a more than appropriate inclusion

In an artistic master suite full of surprises, this custom vanity sink features internal lighting. However, that said, we still can't find the plughole

Elementi's striking BARE Coloured Concrete range features an array of new products, finishes & ideas suited to every bathroom style – new brochure out now from Robertson Bathware

Veined marble walls and floors ensure this bathroom is in keeping with its historic home setting – touches like a bronze wall niche, however, are more modern 

Black and white make fantastic design companions and in this upmarket bathroom, even the tapware comes to the party

New tapware can be a one stroke way to upgrade your bathroom – or help underpin a wider makeover. Here are some tips

Benchtop sinks are popular now but spare a thought for a clean look and ease of cleaning. The deep sinks in this marble topped vanity are under-mounted for exactly these reasons

With ‘found’ solid wood furniture pieces and tiles that seem to peel back layers of history, this bathroom achieves a charming, French rustic aesthetic

Brass accents provide rich notes in this traditional children's bathroom by designer Natalie Du Bois

With its smooth, flowing surfaces and subtle yet effective lighting, this dramatic bathroom is ideal for children's baths by day and a spa-like retreat for the owners in the evening

The living finish aged brass tapware in this bathroom is on-trend, and brings an understated touch of elegance and another wow factor to the design

Let your bathroom elements tell a story. Here, brass tapware nods to the home's traditional aesthetic while the benchtop basins offer a complementary but more modern inclusion

A black Apaiser vessel – and bath tub in the background – work within a colour palette set by the Arabescato marble vanity top in this master suite 

Some good things can come out of a volcanic eruption – such as these lava stone basins

Extending into a sculptural atrium one way, this bathroom responds to its wider setting in both its semi-industrial aesthetic and strong material choices

This bathroom combines classic materials with modern inclusions – such as the table-top basins on the  solid French oak vanity.

Curved tub, so curvaceous taps? Not necessarily. Here, clean, straight tapware provides the perfect complement to the rounded tub.

Stone look grey wall tiles find a mid tone between the white vanity benchtop and sink and the contrasting black tapware in this balanced, relaxing bathroom design

Health provisions addressing a family member's cystic fibrosis are built into the very fabric of these wood and large-format porcelain sheet bathrooms, designed by Matisse.

Limited space in this apartment’s upper floor called for an innovative approach to providing maximum storage for the bathroom and two bedrooms

A combination of fixed showerhead and an adjustable sliding rack fitting provides a variety of showering options in this spacious shower enclosure.

Traditional black and white marble tiled surfaces are complemented by a black and white vanity and semi-industrial touches in this ensuite by designer Jiun Ho

The minimalist bathroom style with stylised geometry and simplified colour palette makes for the perfect sanctuary – a pared back vanity is a great start

Time spent at home during lockdowns has brought thoughts of renovating for many – and bathrooms are a strong early contender for change up

The sculptural basin is the centrepiece of this powder room and is carved from solid Italian marble

Classic tapware and ornate mirrors and light fittings complete the look for this ensuite in a Georgian-style new home