Fienza Lillian traditional tapware, showers and accessories
Lillian is the Fienza range for a bathroom that wants a traditional look without the cost of true antiques. It has a vintage cross handle, a Shepherd's Crook spout and a bush-style shower, all made in solid brass with modern ceramic disc valves. The style suits heritage, Hampton and farmhouse bathrooms, and it also works in a modern room that needs one softer, older-looking feature.
People search for the range as Fienza Lillian, Lillian tapware and Fienza Lilian. This page explains what the range includes, how the three piece tapware fits, how the showers, accessories, heated rails and toilet suite differ, and what to check before you order.
The style in one paragraph
Lillian is a modern take on a vintage idea. The handles are crossheads, the spouts curve like a Shepherd's Crook, and the shower heads are round and generous. Inside, the tapware uses quarter turn ceramic discs, which do not use washers. The finishes are chrome, matte black and brushed nickel, with an Urban Brass option on a few pieces, and the accessories follow the same lines so a room can be built from one range.
Three piece tapware
Traditional tapware comes as three pieces: a spout and two separate taps, one for hot and one for cold. This is the layout of the Lillian basin and bath sets. The separate handles take more wall or bench space than a single mixer, and they give the room its period character.
| Set | What is in the box | Rating and fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Crook basin set | Basin spout, hot tap, cold tap, installation kit | WELS 5 star at 6 litres a minute, swivel spout, suits mains pressure |
| Shepherd's Crook bath set | Bath spout, hot tap, cold tap, in-wall kit | WELS 5 star at 5 litres a minute, quarter turn ceramic discs |
| Wall top assemblies | Hot tap, cold tap, in-wall kit | For a shower or bath, with a spout or a rail shower on separate pipework |
Both sets are made for mains pressure, which is the normal supply in most Australian homes. A gravity-fed or tank supply needs a plumber's advice before a three piece set is chosen. The in-wall kit goes into the wall before the lining, so the spout and the taps must be chosen before the tiles are laid. Shower wall top assemblies are sold without a WELS rating, because shower taps do not need one under the standard, and the rating sits on the shower head instead.
The swivel spout on the basin set lets the spout move, which helps when you wash a larger item or fill a bucket. The spout still has to clear the basin rim, so check the reach against your basin. For the wider set of wall mounted taps, see wall top assemblies, and for the complete brand see Fienza taps.
Showers
There are two kinds of Lillian shower, and they suit different bathrooms.
| Shower | Build | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Multifunction rail shower | Brass rail 22mm thick, a 208mm stainless steel rain head on a brass swivel joint, a hand shower on a slider with a side knob, and a top inlet with a built-in diverter | Both heads 3 star at 9 litres a minute |
| Wall arm shower set | A bush-style 208mm round rain head on an upswept arm, with a brass swivel joint and a half inch female inlet | 3 star at 9 litres a minute, single function |
A simpler rail shower is also made. It has a hand shower on a slide rail with one spray function, a top water inlet and a brass rail, and the hand shower slides up and down the rail with a knob on the side. It is rated WELS 3 star at 8.5 litres a minute, and it suits a bathroom where a fixed rain head is not wanted.
The rail shower is the better family choice, because the hand shower slides up and down the rail to suit adults, children and anyone washing hair. The diverter moves the water between the rain head and the hand shower. The wall arm set is simpler, with one head and one function, and it suits a small bathroom or a second shower. Both need a mixer or a pair of wall top assemblies, because neither includes controls. The rail shower is collected with other brands in shower on rails, and the full brand range is in Fienza showers.
Towel rails, ring, hook and holder
The Lillian accessories are brass with superior strength fixing brackets, in the same finishes as the tapware. The single and double towel rails come in an 800mm size, 810mm long overall, and they are adjustable, so the rail can be cut to length to fit a narrower space. They use a no-spin design, which means the rail does not turn in its brackets when you pull a towel off it.
The range also includes a towel ring, a robe hook and a toilet roll holder, each with a fixing kit. The glass shelf is 350mm long and made from 8mm tempered glass with zinc and stainless steel fixings. It is not adjustable and it must not be installed in a shower. Keep it on a dry wall, beside the basin or the toilet, where it holds a few small items.
Plan the fixings before you tile. Mark the rail height, check the bracket positions against the studs or the tile backing, then drill. The accessories are collected in Fienza bathroom accessories, with towel rails and robe hooks in their own collections.
Heated towel rails
The heated rails are 304 stainless steel with an IP55 rating, 93mm deep, in two sizes. The 600 by 450mm rail has four bars, draws 47.5 watts and runs at 220 to 240 volts. The 600 by 800mm rail has six bars and draws 75 watts. Both have concealed wiring, and the wiring position is top right or bottom left on the smaller rail and bottom left on the chrome larger one.
The finishes include chrome, PVD brushed nickel and Urban Brass. The surface runs at 35 to 60 degrees Celsius, which is warm enough to dry a towel and cool enough to touch. The wiring is compatible with a timer, so the rail can be switched on for set hours and off for the rest of the day. Plan the power position before the wall is lined, and have a licensed electrician connect it. See heated towel rails for rails from other makers.
The toilet suite
The Lillian Tornado toilet is a back to wall suite with a rimless bowl, a Tornado flush that rinses the whole bowl, and a soft close quick release seat. It stands 815mm high, 360mm wide, with a 400mm pan height and a 680mm projection from the wall. It uses an S trap with a set-out of 90 to 160mm, and it takes a back or a bottom water inlet. It is rated WELS 4 star with a 4.5 and 3 litre dual flush, and it comes with a thick or a slim seat in gloss white. The chrome flush buttons and stainless steel hinges match the Lillian tapware.
The suite is sold with a thick seat or a slim seat. Both are soft close with a quick release, and the pan, the cistern and the flush are the same, so choose by the look and the feel: a thick seat reads as a solid, traditional piece, and a slim seat reads as lighter and more modern.
Check three things before you order a toilet: the trap, the inlet and the pan height against the people who will use it. A back to wall suite hides the pipework behind the pan and leaves no gap to clean, which suits a small room. See Fienza toilets and Fienza toilet seats.
Finish by piece
Not every piece comes in every finish, so use this as a quick check before you plan a matched set.
| Piece | Finishes |
|---|---|
| Shepherd's Crook basin set | Matte black and brushed nickel |
| Shepherd's Crook bath set and wall top assemblies | Brushed nickel, with wall top assemblies also in matte black |
| Rail showers and wall arm shower set | Chrome, matte black and brushed nickel |
| Towel rails, ring, robe hook and toilet roll holder | Chrome, matte black and brushed nickel, with the robe hook also in Urban Brass |
| Glass shelf | Chrome, matte black and brushed nickel |
| Heated towel rails | Brushed nickel on the 600 by 450mm rail, and chrome or Urban Brass on the 600 by 800mm rail |
| Tornado toilet suite | Gloss white, with chrome buttons and stainless steel hinges |
Choosing a finish
Chrome is the plainest and suits a classic white bathroom. Matte black gives a stronger contrast and hides fingerprints, which suits a farmhouse or an industrial room. Brushed nickel is a warm silver that works with timber and stone. Urban Brass is the warmest, and it is used on a few accessories and heated rails.
The metal finishes are applied in two ways. Matte black is electroplated, and brushed nickel is PVD, a coating bonded to the brass in a vacuum chamber. Both are durable, and both ask for gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach and harsh cleaners, and wipe brushed finishes along the grain.
Planning a Lillian bathroom
Choose the tapware first, because it decides the layout. A three piece basin set needs bench space for two taps and a spout. A bath set and a wall top assembly need an in-wall kit. Then choose the shower, the rails and the holders in the same finish, and finish with the toilet. If the room needs heat, settle the position of the heated rail and the power at the same time.
A traditional bathroom is easiest to build from one range, because the handle shape, the plate and the spout curve repeat across every piece. If you want to mix, keep the finish identical and put the unlike pieces on different walls.
Before you order
Check that your supply is mains pressure for the three piece sets. Check the basin reach against the spout, and the bench space against two taps. Choose the rail shower for a family and the wall arm set for a small room. Measure the rail length, remembering that it can be cut, and keep the glass shelf out of the shower. Confirm the finish name on every piece before you place the order.
