Phoenix Vivid Slimline Oval is the oval handle variant within Phoenix's Vivid Slimline tapware line, recognisable by its slim, low profile body paired with a rounded oval handle instead of the range's other handle shapes. It suits bathrooms and kitchens where a softer, more rounded design language is wanted alongside the same slimline proportions the wider Vivid range is known for.
What makes the Oval handle different
Within the Vivid Slimline line, the handle shape is really the main design choice you're making, since the tap bodies share the same slim, streamlined form. The Oval handle has smooth, rounded edges rather than a sharper geometric shape, which reads as a slightly softer and more traditional touch point while still sitting on the same slimline body.
If you've already chosen Vivid Slimline tapware elsewhere in the home, matching the handle style across rooms keeps the look consistent, so it's worth checking which handle shape you've used previously before adding to the range.
Where Vivid Slimline Oval is used
This range spans the taps you need across a bathroom or kitchen fitout, including wall and basin mixers for vanities, bath fillers, and shower mixers, all built around the same Oval handle and slimline body. Because the handle and body language stays consistent across tap types, you can mix and match wall mixers, basin taps and shower controls in the same space without any of them looking out of place next to each other.
Finish options
Phoenix offers the Vivid Slimline Oval range across multiple finishes, so you can match the tapware to your tiling, fixtures and hardware rather than the other way around. Darker finishes tend to suit contemporary schemes, while chrome and lighter metal tones work well in more classic or timeless bathroom designs.
Choosing the right configuration
Before ordering, check whether you need a wall mounted or deck mounted mixer, as this depends on your existing plumbing rough-in or the vanity and bath configuration you're working with. If you're renovating rather than fitting a new build, matching the mount type to your current setup will usually save on additional plumbing work. It's also worth checking spout height and reach against your basin or bath shape, since a mixer that's too short can splash on a deep basin, while one that's too long can overhang a shallow vanity top.
Vivid Slimline Oval suits both full bathroom renovations and single-room updates, since the range covers enough tap types to fit out a whole space or simply replace one mixer at a time as budgets allow. Because the slimline body and Oval handle are shared across the range, adding to an existing Vivid Slimline Oval fitout later on is straightforward, as new mixers will match what's already installed rather than needing to be selected from scratch.
Practical considerations before buying
As with any tapware purchase, it helps to confirm the water inlet configuration of your existing plumbing, since wall mixers and deck mounted mixers connect differently and aren't interchangeable without extra plumbing work. For kitchens and bathrooms undergoing a full renovation, this is usually decided alongside the vanity, basin or sink selection, while for a simpler tap swap, matching the current connection type is the safest approach. Checking these details early avoids delays once installation is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Vivid Slimline Oval?
It's the oval handle variant of Phoenix's Vivid Slimline tapware range, featuring a slim tap body paired with a rounded oval handle. It's designed for bathrooms and kitchens that want a softer handle shape while keeping the same slimline proportions as the rest of the Vivid range.
What tap types are available in the Vivid Slimline Oval range?
The range covers the main tap types needed for a bathroom or kitchen, including wall and basin mixers, bath fillers and shower mixers, all built on the same slimline body with the oval handle. This makes it easy to use the same style throughout a full renovation.
What finishes does Vivid Slimline Oval come in?
Phoenix offers the Vivid Slimline Oval range across multiple finishes, so you can choose one that suits your existing tiling and fixtures. Darker tones tend to suit contemporary spaces while chrome and lighter finishes suit more classic bathroom styles.
How is the Oval handle different from other Vivid Slimline handles?
The Oval handle has smooth, rounded edges rather than a sharper or more geometric shape, giving it a softer look while the tap body itself stays the same slimline design used across the wider Vivid Slimline range.
Should I choose wall mounted or deck mounted taps in this range?
That depends on your existing plumbing rough-in and the vanity or bath you're pairing the tapware with. If you're renovating, matching the mount type to your current setup usually avoids extra plumbing work.
