Best Taps for Contemporary Style: Top Picks

A modern tap which is sleek and simple with a contemporary style is a fail-safe way to add a flourish to your new bathroom scheme. With a choice of brushed brass, matt black, shiny chrome and our latest gunmetal finish, there’s something to suit all styles of bathroom…

1 – The Matt Black Monobloc Mixer

Matt Black is a positive and impactful choice for bathroom brassware, and will definitely raise the style stakes to create a chic look. Emphasise the detail by choosing a bathroom basin with a black overflow too. This is our Aire basin mixer with a simple lever operation, designed to feel smooth and convenient to use. Also available as a bath shower mixer set, bath filler and a bath filler with a hand-held shower. One of our best taps for contemporary style!

A sleek matt black basin mixer tap with a minimalist design, mounted on a white ceramic sink. The tap features a single lever for easy operation, complementing a contemporary bathroom style with a geometric tiled splashback in the background.
Above, Aire Matt Black Basin Mixer Tap

2 – Two Tall Brass Basin Mixers

In general, a countertop basin should be teamed with a tall mixer tap – standard mixers are designed to be paired with bathroom basins that are recessed into the countertop or deck mounted on the basin itself. This pair of lovely tall taps are our SSoar Brushed Brass High Rie basin mixers, looking tall and elegant, adding a very stylish contemporary look to our Corsica Midnight Gree Wall Hung Drawer vanity and Marin basins.

A stylish double vanity unit in deep midnight green with a white marble countertop, featuring two countertop basis wth brushed brass taps. The open drawers reveal neatly organised bathroom essentials, including towels, toiletries, and storage containers. The vanity is wall-hung, complementing a modern bathroom design with a ribbed white wall and a polished concrete floor.
Above, Soar Brushed Brass High Rise Basin Mixer Tap

3 – Minimalist Wall Mounted Brass

For a very sleek look that embraces a circular theme, consider our Trent Brushed Brass Wall Mounted basin tap. It has a single spout and a single mixer control and is also available as a Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer and a Cloakroom mixer if you want to spread this style across your other bathroom/cloakroom schemes. Shown here with our Mollie Brushed Brass Round LED Backlit mirror for a glamorous result.

A luxurious bathroom setup featuring a round LED backlit mirror with a brushed brass frame, mounted on a navy blue herringbone tiled wall with gold accents. Below the mirror is a sleek white countertop basin with a minimalist brushed brass wall-mounted tap. The scene is complemented by stylish accessories, including a gold planter wit a green leafy plant and coordinating soap dispensers.
Above, Trent Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Basin Mixer Tap

4 – The Freestanding Brass Bath Shower Mixer

We think the slimline detailing and the compact design of the handheld shower from our Severn collection of contemporary brassware is the perfect addition to a bathroom with a white and gold colour theme. The handheld shower has a smooth hose, which is very easy to keep clean and blends in very well with the overall look of the sleek brushed brass finish. Available in all the usual variations of basin, cloakroom and hi-rise options for a continuous theme throughout.

A stylish brushed brass freestanding bath shower mixer tap with a sleek waterfall spout, elegantly filling a white bathtub. The tap features a minimalist lever handle and a slim handheld shower attachment, set against a backdrop of white marble hexagonal tiles for a modern and luxurious bathroom aesthetic.
Above, Severn Brushed Brass Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer Tap

5 – A Great Gunmetal Choice

Gunmetal Grey is a sophisticated colour choice for the contemporary bathroom… It’s less ‘bright’ than polished chrome and can appeal to anyone who prefers to go down the less colourful route. Its muted tones work well with black and white colour schemes and can look very good with grey and silver tones too. This is our Forth Gunmetal Grey Basin Mixer tap, and the finish is available across selected design collections, including Trent, Ballina and Galway.

A modern gunmetal grey basin mixer tap with a sleek, angular design and a smooth lever handle, flowing water into a white basin. The brushed metallic finish adds a contemporary touch, set against a textured grey concrete style wall for an industrial inspired bathroom aesthetic.
Above, Forth Gunmetal Grey Basin Mixer Tap

6 – A Pair of Black Waterfall Designs

A Waterfall tap design is a very slick style statement for your new bathroom! Waterfall taps simply add a good dose of interest to the scheme, and perform efficiently too. All our taps have long-lasting ceramic disc cartridges or leak-proof operation and come with flexible hose connectors to make installation straightforward. The Matt Black finish is applied to a solid brass tap – hence the term ‘brassware’ for all taps, as they are made from brass and then given the final top finish of polished chrome, brushed brass or gunmetal grey. This is our Eden Matt Black Waterfall Basin Mixer tap.

A contemporary wall-hung double vanity unit in fluted blue with a white countertop basin, featuring two sleek matt black mixer taps. Above the vanity, tow round mirrors with black frames reflect the space, complemented by a single pendant light. The bathroom design is modern and elegant, with a monochrome patterned floor and a minimalist grey wall, accented by a touch of greenery.
Above, Eden Matt Black Waterfall Basin Mixer Tap

7 – The Sleek Chrome Bath Filler

The Trent Chrome Wall Mounted bath filler is a beautiful design that combines a rectangular back plate with a round mixer spout and round dial. If you’re looking for a tap with a contemporary style, this is definitely one to watch – and as a polished chrome finish is considered timeless it could be said to tick both the ‘classic’ and ‘contemporary’ boxes. Team with a modern white bath for a very cool look that won’t go out of date. All the matching options available, include a wall-mounted basin filler.

A sleek chrome wall mounted bath filler tap with a minimalist lever handle, set against a striking green geometric tiled splashback. The polished chrome finish reflects light beautifully, enhancing the contemporary bathroom design. Positioned above a white basin, this modern tap combines functionality with a stylish, sophisticated aesthetic.
Above, Trent Chrome Wall Mounted Bath Filler

8 – Matt Black Freestanding Style

For a dramatic, monochromatic decor scheme, think about a striking Matt Black freestanding bath shower mix tap. This is our Trent design, which has a beautiful, curved spout – and all the other brassware options are available, including a bath filler and a cloakroom basin mixer. Once again, the smooth hose ensures that this set will be easy to keep clean and look immaculate for the perfect bathroom style.

Conclusion

With so many stunning options to choose from, finding the best taps for contemporary style has never been easier. Whether you prefer the dramatic flair of Matt Black, the warm tones of Brushed Brass, or the sleek sophistication of Gunmetal Grey, there’s a design to suit every modern bathroom scheme. Each tap combines style with functionality, ensuring your bathroom not only looks incredible but words effortlessly too! We’d love to see how you’ve incorporated these gorgeous designs into your space – don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @Bathroommountainuk and share your stylish transformations!

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