Traditional Bath Taps

If you were to follow the purist route in terms of mimicking traditional style, your bath would be made of tin and water would be drawn from the stove and not from taps. Very few of us would be prepared to sacrifice comfort in the pursuit of such detail, so it is fortunate that there is such a diverse range of taps now available.

In order to create the most authentic look, twin bath taps are ideal, and if you can’t fit a shower into your bathroom then a cradle bath shower mixer would be ideal as it spans the two holes of your bath and allows the period style to continue. If you opt for the latter look for models that feature high standpipes and a flared spout - a classic hallmark of an original-styled design such as the Trinity (bottom right), Cardinal (top right) or Victoriana ranges from Bristan.

The style of your bath taps should generally match those of your basin for a seamless look, but bath taps don’t just have to be larger version of their basin counterparts. Globe taps, such as those from the 1901 and Renaissance ranges from Bristan help to recreate all that bygone charm. Large, bulbous, straight bodies are the hallmarks of this look and the taps are mounted on the inside of the bath rim.

 
 
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