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03 October 2016

Choosing the right kitchen tap

Pictured is the BLANCO ELLIPSE tap.

The nucleus of the washing area in today's designer kitchen, the tap has moved on from simply being functional: it has now become an eye-catching design feature within the kitchen. After all, it stands tall so everyone sees it!

In a society that craves the latest must-have gadgets, taps have evolved into multi-functional additions to any kitchen. However, before you purchase your perfect tap, there are several points you must consider.

Water pressure is the first point as some taps are not suitable in either low or high water pressure areas. Find out whether you live in a low or high water pressure area before buying.

Single-lever or twin-handle taps? Single-lever taps are becoming more and more popular due to their simple and concise shape and your ability to control the temperature and water pressure with just one hand. However, two-handle taps are still popular in the UK and BLANCO stocks a range of beautifully traditional designs to suit all kitchens.

An extendable spray hosefor a tap that can do more, BLANCO stocks a range of taps that offer extendable spray hoses. Concealed within the spout and made of durable material, this exciting feature offers another level of cleaning. No longer do awkwardly-shaped pots and pans need to be washed in the sink bowl, the pull-out spray hose can wash away dirt straight into the drainer. The hose can also be altered from a spray to a jet wash pressure for brilliant cleaning results.

With a focus on healthy living, many people are now considering filter taps. These taps work by allowing both standard and filtered water to be released from one tap. The BLANCO Filtra Flow models remove potentially harmful toxins without removing minerals for top quality drinking water.

Placing the sink under the window of a south facing kitchen can do wonders for creating an illusion of space, allowing light to flow into the kitchen. Therefore, many are now looking to have full use of the window while without limiting their choice of stylish taps. BLANCO offers a range of unique taps to fit in the space under your window, and whether you choose retractable or detachable, these taps will allow your view to flourish. The BLANCO Eloscope-F 11 is one example.

Choose BLANCO CombiColoursfor a luxurious designer touch, BLANCO's colour range offers you a chance to personalise your kitchen space. The exciting range of BLANCO's Silgranit® colours is available for you to either match or contrast your kitchen and tap area, for a truly deluxe finish to any kitchen.

For further information on BLANCO UK, please call 01923 635 200 or visitwww.blanco.co.uk.

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