Five bathroom tapware trends for 2024

Looking to give your bathroom a makeover? Thinking of building a new one altogether? Either way, having the right tapware can make all the difference between a typical bathroom and a stylishly elegant one. From the small details to full-scale renovations, there’s a lot of room and choice when it comes to giving your bathroom a fresh look. Here are a few trends to keep an eye out for.

1. Textured and patterned tapware

Much like earthy, organic colours and natural finishes are becoming increasingly popular in interiors, textured and patterned tapware is a trend taking hold in both kitchens and bathrooms, designed to create a bespoke, handcrafted look. Our new Nero Opal range includes basin mixers, shower mixers, sink mixers and more, offering exquisite workmanship with classical and sturdy quality, together with eco-friendly sourcing and innovation. Their diamond texture surface is more durable than other materials and less prone to fingerprints.

2. Stainless steel tapware

There’s a reason stainless steel tapware has been growing in popularity in recent years. It's the lead-free hygenic tapware option that can give a noticeably modern and sophisticated look throughout your bathroom. Our award-winning SUPREMA stainless sink mixer is also a great choice in your kitchen.

3. Going hands-free

Technology is taking over the world by storm and the bathroom is no different. It’s time you embrace touchless technology in your bathroom, especially in the backdrop of COVID-19 where we try to avoid contact with surfaces and keep the spaces as clean as possible.

Thanks to sensor-operated taps you won’t ever need to touch the basin. The water flow will only be triggered when it detects your hand. This means that you’re also going to save water in the long run. These sensor-operated taps work well for almost any bathroom setting and adds a modern touch to the overall aesthetic.

Find out more about our smart sensor taps or Nero electric taps on our website.

4. Sustainable taps: Love the earth, reduce water consumption

Environmental sustainability has been a hot topic over the past few years on the global stage and for good reason. We’re increasingly looking for more ways to help reduce our carbon footprint and channel more environmentally-friendly approaches. This can be achieved even in the bathroom.

Australia has been a leader in this space for years, with our dual-flush toilets to minimise water wastage. One way to incorporate more sustainable means in your bathroom is to have adjustable cartridges in your taps as it will help limit flow and temperature of water. You could also opt for a tap with a built-in aerator, like our Abey Basin Mixers, meaning you can save water while ensuring a powerful flow.

5. Brushed gold finishes

Why settle for your usual tapware when you can go for a royal luxury gold finish? They make a bold statement, particularly in a dark or plain background. It gives off a modern touch with eye-catching detail while being easy on the eyes. You can pair a concrete look basin with a brushed gold tap like the Mecca Wall Basin Mixer to add that distinct touch.

The trend extends to the entire bathroom as well. Brushed gold finishes can impart a rustic, beachy aesthetic into a space, especially when they come with other natural finishes like the marble and woodgrain of our Timberline Nevada Vanity.

Talk to the Hume experts

On the lookout for more options? Hume Building Products is a specialist supplier of bathroom products. From functional essentials to luxurious flourishes, your journey to creating the perfect bathroom retreat begins at Hume.

We offer a wide range of elegant bathroom tapware options to complement any theme. Call us on 13 4863 or reach us via our contact page today.