Caroma Liano II Buying Guide
Liano II's scale sets it apart from a smaller, single-purpose range: its sheer breadth of basins, tapware, showers and accessories gives a renovator or builder genuine choice within a single, coordinated design, suited to anything from a single bathroom refresh to a full home build with several bathrooms needing a consistent look.
Choosing a basin
Liano II basins come in round and pill shapes, across above-counter, inset and under/over counter configurations to suit different vanity and benchtop setups. Beyond classic white and matte white and black, the range extends into matte grey, matte green, matte pink and matte speckled tones for a household wanting the basin itself to be a considered colour feature. Named products in this collection include the 400mm round above-counter and inset basins, the 530mm pill above-counter basin, the 580mm pill under/over counter basin, and the 440mm round under/over counter basin.
Choosing tapware and finishes
Liano II tapware and dress-rings are available in chrome, matte black, brushed nickel, brushed brass, brushed bronze and gunmetal, spanning both cool and warm metal tones. The range includes basin mixers, bath/shower mixers with and without a diverter, wall basin/bath mixer sets (including lead-free and separate-backplate configurations), bath swivel outlets, and pull-out and standard sink mixers, also available in lead-free brass.
Choosing a shower
Liano II's shower range spans a rail shower, a rail shower with overhead, and a compact twin shower with overhead, giving genuine flexibility between a straightforward slider rail and a fuller, more immersive setup.
Choosing the right basin and tap combination
With a range this extensive, the first decision is usually the basin shape and how it needs to mount, above the counter, inset into the benchtop, or an under/over counter style, since this affects which tap style pairs with it. From there, a matching tap and dress-ring finish can be selected; since Liano II uses dress-rings on several basin styles, a basin can be paired with a tap and ring finish suited to the rest of the bathroom rather than being fixed to a single look. Checking each product listing carefully for basin-and-tap compatibility is worth doing given the number of options across the range.
How do I know which basin mixer is right for my basin type?
The key factor is the height and style of the basin. For a standard inset or semi-recessed basin, a regular deck-mounted basin mixer with a spout height around 100mm to 140mm works well. For an above-counter or vessel basin, where the bowl sits on top of the benchtop, a tall basin mixer with a spout height of 180mm or more is needed, otherwise the spout sits below the basin rim and water splashes onto the benchtop. Wall-mounted mixers offer a further option for an above-counter basin, with height controlled by the rough-in position. Confirming the basin's rim height before purchasing tapware is always worth doing.
What is the difference between a bath mixer and a basin mixer?
The two aren't interchangeable, largely due to water supply connection size. Filling a bath requires a considerably higher flow rate than a basin mixer can deliver, so tapware specified for bath use should always be used for a bath, with a plumber consulted if there's any doubt.
What is a rail shower, and why is it popular in Australian bathrooms?
A rail shower includes a hand shower mounted on an adjustable rail, letting the shower head slide up or down to suit different users. Rail showers suit a household spanning several heights, work well for bathing children, and make rinsing down the shower walls genuinely easy, a big reason they're so widely used in Australian family bathrooms.
Can I mix and match finishes within Caroma Liano II?
Yes. Liano II uses dress-rings on several basin styles, letting a basin be paired with a tap and ring finish that suits the rest of the bathroom rather than being fixed to one look.
Is Caroma Liano II suitable for a full home renovation?
Yes. Given the scale and depth of the range, Liano II works well for anything from a single bathroom update to a full build with multiple bathrooms needing a consistent look.
Completing the bathroom
Liano II is easiest to plan across every category at once, basins, tapware, showers and accessories together, since the range's design consistency is strongest when sourced from within the one collection. The Blue Space's Caroma Vanities and Caroma Toilets collections are worth reviewing alongside a Liano II selection to bring the full bathroom together.
