{"title":"Phoenix Tapware","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhoenix Tapware Buying Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing tapware from a single Australian-engineered range removes much of the guesswork a renovation otherwise involves, since every fitting is built to the same standard and tested against the same local conditions. Phoenix Tapware's breadth, spanning basins, showers, baths, kitchens and the smaller accessories that finish a room, means one brand can genuinely cover an entire renovation rather than requiring separate sourcing for each area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Phoenix Tapware?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Tapware is designed and engineered in Australia, with products tested against local water pressure and water hardness rather than adapted from an overseas range. This is a meaningful distinction, since tapware not suited to Australian conditions can wear out cartridges faster than expected, particularly in hard water areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Phoenix Tapware product connected to the water supply carries WaterMark certification, a legal requirement in Australia. Products also carry a WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) rating, displayed on the packaging and product listing, showing the flow rate and water efficiency of each tap or showerhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I match my bathroom tapware and accessories?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most reliable way to achieve a genuinely matching bathroom or kitchen is to select every tap, shower, accessory and waste from the same Phoenix Tapware finish and series. Phoenix Tapware's finish names stay consistent across its ranges, so a matte black basin mixer and a matte black shower will read as the same tone, which isn't always guaranteed when mixing tapware brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical bathroom renovation drawing from this collection would combine several product types: a basin mixer or three-piece tapware set for the vanity, a shower mixer and rail, a bath spout or bath mixer, a heated towel rail, and matching accessories such as a robe hook, towel rail and toilet roll holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor kitchens, Phoenix Tapware's sink mixers are designed to be matched with the brand's kitchen sinks, giving a consistent finish across the benchtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Phoenix Tapware finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix Tapware's six finishes suit different styling directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome \u003c\/strong\u003ethe most common finish, suited to most bathroom and kitchen styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/strong\u003e a contemporary finish often paired with black tiles or black door and cabinet hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed Nickel \u003c\/strong\u003ea softer, warmer alternative to chrome with a low-sheen finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed Gold and Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e warm-toned finishes suited to timber vanities and warm-toned tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGunmetal \u003c\/strong\u003ea dark, warm-grey finish that sits between matte black and brushed nickel in tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince a tapware finish interacts closely with the surrounding materials in a room, it's worth confirming vanity, benchtop and tile selections from The Blue Space's Tiles and Bathroom Vanities collections when choosing a Phoenix Tapware finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompleting the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Phoenix Tapware finish is easiest to settle once the room's tiling and vanity direction are confirmed, since the tapware should complement those materials rather than being chosen in isolation. Browsing the full range by finish is the most straightforward way to plan a bathroom or kitchen renovation using Phoenix Tapware from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/6938\/2771\/collections\/phoenix.jpg?v=1542173172","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.co.nz\/collections\/phoenix-tapware.oembed?page=43","provider":"The Blue Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}