Current tapware trends in 2022. When buying off the plan, one of the great benefits is having the ability to select your own fixture and fittings. One area that many buyers like to customise to their home are the tapware fittings in both the bathrooms and kitchens.
Tapware can really offer a sophisticated look to you bathroom and kitchen. It becomes a focal point of the room. Choosing the right tapware can elevate or even change the aesthetic of the room and the overall home. In this market insight we share some of the trends we are seeing among our buyers this year.
With so many colours and textures to choose from, it can make the choice harder than you realise.
Brass Tapware
Brass tapware was quite popular many years ago. Interestingly, its never really faded out of fashion. In 2022, it certainly still shown great interest among buyers. It offers a a vintage or rustic style. It was previously used to compliment a wooden finish, but in modern times, brass tapware is being paired with stone/marble benchtops of various colours (generally light palettes). The more popular brass tapware would be either the polished or satin finish. Priced differently, polished is popular given the ease of matching it with other fixture and fittings and white goods. The satin offers a more matte finish which is more subtle and reduced fingerprints showing up.
Brushed Metals
Brushed metal tapware is very popular. Often presented in a gun metal grey it can come in a variety of colour schemes including gold or copper. It easily matches the way you design and dress up your bathroom and kitchen. The hand crafted look is also subtle and doesn’t interfere or contradict the room. The brushed metal finish also hides fingerprints and water spots. So they are quite versatile in kitchens when used regulalry on a daily basis. ‘
Matte Black
Matte black tapware has really become of age in the last decade. The sophisticated look has been widely popular among young adults. They are often used in new apartment and townhouse developments. It can also come in a variety of styles and textures to compliment your home. It offers a loft/warehouse theme and is a real focal point that pairs beautifully with natural materials including stone benches, marble textures and timber cupboards and/or flooring. The black is a very easy colour to match any colour scheme that you choose. Probably more popular in light colour schemes, matte black is a real low maintenance fitting that also hides fingerprints, watermarks and du
Textured Tapware
Texture tapware was once a very popular choice in older generations. It has made a new appearance. A textured look can come in so many styles and easily matches to your other selected choices in both the bathroom and kitchen. It is very versatile as the textured pattern can look entirely different when selecting the colour. It can become a focal point to the room, or it can offer a subtle touch.
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At Crest Property Investments, we specialise in sourcing brand new and off the plan properties for buyers. We have been working with many buyers from first home buyers, owner occupiers and savvy investors purchase a suitable home that will allow for this growing trend. If you’d like some assistance in buying the right property, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We welcome the opportunity to help you make the best property decision. Our YouTube channel is also a helpful resource to learn and listen about other property tips.
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May 2022
