by Marta Bellacosa.
One of the protagonists of the bathroom environment is undoubtedly the tap: thanks to a vast choice of colors and finishes available, it plays a fundamental role in customizing your oasis of relaxation.
From the most sober to the most vibrant palettes, colored taps not only add a distinctive style detail, but are also designed with quality materials to ensure durability over time. Furthermore, many models integrate water saving technologies, contributing to conscious water management. These elements combine aesthetics, functionality and sustainability towards practical and original solutions. Adding a colorful detail to your bathroom becomes an innovative choice, from every point of view.
1 – SCULPTURED REFLECTIONS
The Aurelia collection by Rubinetterie Treemme reinterprets classic shapes with modern geometries and proportions that define the object in a rigorous and sculptural appearance. The concept is to enhance the light and reflections, through cuts on the cylindrical surfaces. It is a complete collection of single-lever taps, made of brass and available in 12 finishes.
Aurelia tap by Rubinetterie Treemme, design Danilo Fedeli; countertop washbasin version from €359.90 – rubinetterie3m.it
2 – MINIMAL TOUCH
Sirius by Rubinetterie Stella is characterized by round designs and shapes. It stands out for the stylistic relief of the handles, the surface of which has been skilfully worked to obtain refined grooves. The collection is available in ten different finishes, from precious gold to traditional chrome, up to black bronze and elegant rose gold and Brushed English gold.
Sirius 3-hole countertop basin mixer by Rubinetterie Stella, design Arnaud Behzadi; from €800 – rubinetteriestella.it
3 – POP MOOD
Roca offers Nu, a collection of taps in six colors with a glossy green, blue, yellow, black, white and chrome finish. A world of possibilities with different shapes and finishes. The line incorporates a hidden aerator inside the mixer and the cold start system, which reduces water flow and reduces CO2 emissions. Furthermore, measures have been taken to reduce the environmental impact in packaging and transport, eliminating single-use plastics and producing everything in Europe.
Nu mixers by Roca, design Studio Inma Bermúdez; Stripes smooth body basin mixer and lever, Honey yellow; Smooth body basin mixer with Dome lever, Cobalt blue; starting from €300 – roca.it
4 – PURE CUTTING-EDGE
The Eternal line designed by Gianluigi Landoni for QD Magistro Lab is aimed at a public that loves glamor in a clean and essential product, which expresses the values of cutting-edge design with new materials for the world of taps, in multiple finishes between which to choose. A refined design with minimal lines, capable of describing contemporary functional aesthetics.
Eternal by QD Magistro Lab, design Gianluigi Landoni, starting from €580 – qdrubinetterie.it
5 – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The design of the Blade series by Cristina Rubinetterie is defined by clean and precise cuts that sculpt its shape; this contributes to a fusion between spout and body, reflecting light and outlining a modern aesthetic. With a Ø25 cartridge for countertop models and an aerator that limits the flow to 5.62 liters per minute, Blade stands out for its water efficiency and adaptability to different environments. The line offers a wide range of finishes: Chrome, Matt Black, Alux, Brushed Rose Gold PVD, Polished and Brushed Black Chrome, Brushed Metallic, Brushed Gold Brass PVD.
CRIBA256 Blade by Cristina Rubinetterie, design Alessandra Bertini, 34P brushed rose gold PVD finish, from €1,062.50. CRIBA242 Blade by Cristina Rubinetterie, design Alessandra Bertini, 75 brushed black chrome finish, from €1,062.50 – cristinarubinetterie.com
6 – EFFICIENT AND COMPACT
Made of cast brass, Surf by Zazzeri is a compact tap with small dimensions that fits into any type of bathroom. The sink version is available in different heights and the wall version is offered with the jet in multiple lengths. The collection is available in chrome, phosphorus nickel, white, black, polished brass finishes and, upon request, in five other different colors: brushed black nickel, brushed copper, brushed brass, rose gold and black nickel.
Surf basin mixer without waste by Zazzeri; from €296.46 – zazzeri.it
7 – VERSATILE ELEGANCE
Ceraline is the classic and timeless Ideal Standard collection. The iconic cylindrical shape is the characteristic of the entire range of sinks and tubs which embellishes any modern space. Easy to install and designed for optimal performance in environments subjected to various levels of pressure.
Countertop single-lever mixer with fixed spout l 150 mm, spout height 251 mm, FirmaFlow® ceramic disc cartridge 28 mm. Temperature limiter, M21 hidden aerator with flow rate of 5 l/min; in Silk Black finish from €267.18 – idealstandard.it
8 – NEW IN BRASS
Enea by Frattini, designed by the Bellucci Mazzoni Progetti studio, is the new collection of single-lever mixers in chromed brass, presented on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2024. Enea is a tap that pays attention to waste, thanks to a low-consumption aerator to optimize the water flow. The collection presents a palette of eight color solutions and finishes: Chrome, Black Chrome, Rose Gold, Gold, Antique Rose Gold, Antique Gold, Brushed Black Chrome and Stainless Steel finish.
Enea single-lever basin mixer by Frattini in brushed rose gold, from €298 – frattini.it
9 – RESISTANT FINISHES
The Duravit Wave series represents a modern and young design style. The knob, dynamically facing upwards, adapts pleasantly to the hand, thus ensuring simple and precise operation. In Chrome, Matt Black and in the three new PVD finishes (Brushed Steel, Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold), scratch-resistant and durable.
Single-lever basin mixer from the Wave series by Duravit, size M, in brushed bronze, ceramic cartridge, 171h mm, spout 122 mm, aerator with EasyClean; from €214 – duravit.it
10 – CUSTOMIZABLE COLOR
Modo di Mina uses the handle to customize the aesthetics and functionality of the stainless steel mixer. An additional element to be easily replaced by choosing it from the colors of the CeraMINA palette, to make the product fresh and current, but also to vary the mode of use, with the lever that can slide back and forth compared to the traditional control.
Modo countertop basin mixer without waste by Mina Rubinetterie starting from €339 – minainox.com
On the cover, Nu collection by Roca, design Studio Inma Bermúdez.
