Phoenix Expands Designer Sink Mixer Collection

The team at Phoenix Tapware have expanded their Designer Sink Mixer collection with four brand new designs. The new additions are specially designed to meet the needs of any household and include Deja, Linq, Ester, and Erlen.

Deja Pull Out Sink Mixer

Designed in Australia, Deja features a dual function, pull out hand piece with different sprays for ultimate functionality. The 220mm swivel spout enhances its functionality, making cleaning your sink or preparing food a breeze! Deja is available in matte black, brushed nickel, and chrome, and will certainly suit any contemporary home.

Deja Sink Mixer Chrome

Deja in Chrome

Deja in Matte Black

Deja Sink Mixer Brushed Nickel

Deja in Brushed Nickel

Linq Pull Out Sink Mixer

For all you outdoor entertainers, Linq is the sink mixer for you. Constructed out of 316 marine-grade stainless steel, Linq features a lifetime warranty on the finish and ensures ultimate durability against the elements. Linq also has a dual function, pull out hand piece with a switch to alternate between functions. Its timeless silhouette delivers a beautiful soft, organic feel to the mixer, making it perfect for any space both inside and out.

Linq Pull out Sink Mixer

Linq SS Sink Mixer

Ester Sink Mixer

With its seamless fusion of geometric design with a delicately curved lever, Ester is a chic squareline sink mixer perfect for any contemporary home. Ester also features energy saving Cold Start cartridge technology, which allows only cold water to be delivered when the tap is operated from the traditional mid-lever position. Meaning that hot water only flows if the handle is moved to the left hot position, ultimately saving energy by avoiding the unnecessary heating of water. She’s gorgeous and she’s efficient!

Ester Sink Mixer Chrome

Ester in Chrome

Ester Sink Mixer Matte Black

Ester in Matte Black

Ester Sink Mixer Brushed Nickel

Ester in Brushed Nickel

Erlen Sink Mixer

Much like Ester, the Erlen sink mixer features a soft, squareline profile fit for a minimalist aesthetic. Its sleek appearance is enhanced by the recessed aerator, while functionality comes to the fore with the 200mm swivel spout. Erlen is currently available in chrome, matte black, and brushed nickel, with two more finishes due to be added to the collection. Watch this space!

Erlen Sink Mixer Chrome

Erlen in Chrome

Erlen Sink Mixer Matte Black

Erlen in Matte Black

Erlen Sink Mixer Brushed Nickel

Erlen in Brushed Nickel

Discover More From Phoenix’s Designer Sink Mixer Collection

For more information on Phoenix Tapware’s Designer Sink Mixer Collection, click here. Or, visit our showroom to explore our extensive Phoenix display at 17 West Fyans St, Newtown.

How to Look After Your Custom-Coloured Tapware

Getting a custom finish on your tapware can make or break the design of your entire room. From brass, copper, gold, bronze, and brushed nickel, tapware comes in a variety of colours and finishes that look amazing. However, each finish requires different care to maintain its newness. Maintenance for custom-coloured tapware is super easy if you adhere to these best practices.

Brodware Halo Pullout Kitchen Set in Aged Iron PVD

Brodware Halo Pullout Kitchen Set in Aged Iron PVD

PVD Finished Tapware

Clean your PVD finished tapware regularly with warm water and polish it with a microfibre cloth. To prevent spots, you can occasionally use a non-abrasive polish or a liquid soap, as long as it doesn't have agents like citrus, acid, bleach, vinegar, or alcohol.

Organic Finished Tapware

Since organic finishes do not have a protective coating, they are highly susceptible to scratching or scuffing if not cared for properly. The unique design advantage of organic finishes is that they develop a patina over time, replicating what nature would do to the surface if exposed to the elements. For this reason, never clean organic-finished tapware with acidic fluids. Instead, wax them every couple of months with a micro-crystalline wax and apply using a soft cloth or tissue.

Faucet Strommen Pegasi M Sink Mixer in Raw Polished Copper

Faucet Strommen Pegasi M Sink Mixer in Raw Polished Copper

Electroplate Finished Tapware

Electroplated finishes are highly decorative and should be regularly cleaned with warm water and a microfibre cloth. You can use liquid soap to remove spots provided it doesn't contain harsh, acidic ingredients. You can also use a non-abrasive polish to maintain shine. 

Powder-coat Finished Tapware

Powder-coat finishes should also be cleaned with warm water and a dry microfibre cloth. Don't use a polish on these finishes but instead use a mild liquid soap and warm water to do away with spots.

ABI Interiors Aura Sink Mixer in Clay

ABI Interiors Aura Sink Mixer in Clay

Maintenance for Custom Tapware Doesn't Have to be Hard!

Seeing all the care instructions for your custom-coloured tapware might be intimidating at first, but don't let it scare you away from these beautiful finishes. Custom finishes elevate your tapware and add an element of luxury that you just can't get with basic tapware. Once you understand what kind of finish your tapware has, it's easy to incorporate these best practices into your normal cleaning routine. 

Explore Custom Tapware Finishes in Newtown

Picking out your tapware's colour and finish is a personal process, and you should never settle for pictures online to dictate that decision. See and feel each finish for yourself to decide what you want to see in your home. Geelong Tiles & Bathware has a variety of coloured tapware in every finish available. Visit our showroom in Newtown for some personalised guidance from our team.

VAND Builders bring Palm Springs to Ocean Grove

VAND Builders teamed up with Holman Designs and Mel Wilson Interiors to create the most epic Palm Springs-inspired home in the coastal suburb of Ocean Grove. The team worked closely with us to source the perfect tiles and bathware to complete their clients’ vision, and we’re totally in love with the result.

Build: VAND Builders
Design: Holman Designs
Interiors: Mel Wilson Interiors
Photography: Nic Stephens

Three reasons why sensor taps are perfect for the home

Practicing good hygiene is a part of life; especially now as we continue to navigate our way through a pandemic.

Public and commercial spaces have always treated hygiene practices as paramount to the design and functionality of their spaces by introducing hands-free taps and hand-dryers to their facilities. Not only do these products assist in reducing cross-contamination, but they also provide water and energy savings, with some even looking as chic as they are practical.

While these products have always been on the market, the interest in them has certainly peaked over the last year, especially for use within the home. With that said, we’re going to give you a quick rundown of just how beneficial sensor-powered products are in the home.

Pillar Glow tap Image: Autoflo

Pillar Glow tap Image: Autoflo

They’re hygienic

Can you count how many times you’ve had to wash your hands while cooking? I don’t know about you guys, but touching chicken irks me, so my hand-washing game is at lightning speed during food prep. I then find myself turning into a contortionist, trying to turn the mixer on and off without using my germy hands to wash them.  

Enter: sensor tap. At the heart of all sensor tap designs is the level of hygiene they can provide. So, by not needing to touch the tap at any point while washing your hands, cross-contamination cannot occur. Put simply, if you were to install a sensor tap in your kitchen, butler’s pantry, or wherever you prep your food, the need to contort yourself would be removed completely. Sign me up!

Venice wall-mounted sensor tap in matte black Image: Oliveri

Venice wall-mounted sensor tap in matte black Image: Oliveri

They’re water and energy efficient

There’s no doubt that as a society, we’re becoming increasingly conscious of the impact we’re leaving on the earth. If you’re looking to continue making better choices with the design of your home, sensor taps will be your energy and water-saving best friend. While all designs differ slightly, the general makeup of sensor taps is the same.

The taps are built with motion sensors and will turn off automatically once hands leave the sensing range. Additionally, sensor taps often come with timers that are limited to around 70 seconds to avoid water wasting. This means the sensor taps will only dispense water in precise amounts as needed. And if you’ve got young children living with you, you’ll no longer need to worry about the bathroom tap left running.

HydroTap Touch-Free Wave Image: ZIP

HydroTap Touch-Free Wave Image: ZIP

They’re designed for access and mobility

Another benefit of installing sensor taps in your home is just how easy they are to operate. This is especially important if someone in your home has limited mobility and can’t operate standard tapware. While there is tapware specifically designed for access and mobility, these designs can often look cumbersome, so a sleek sensor tap is the answer for aesthetic functionality (if that’s what you’re after).

In addition to standard taps, filter taps with boiling, chilled, and sparkling functions are available completely touch-free. The smart designs allow for timed dispensing of water and specific hand gestures to operate each setting, making it an accessible, hygienic, and energy-efficient solution for any home.

Sensor taps are the answer to functional, hygienic, and energy efficient living. If this has left you curious about sensor taps and how you may use them in your next project, visit our showroom or reach out to us for more information.  

Words: Alana Perin