Timeless & elegant black kitchen taps

Without running water, a kitchen isn’t a kitchen. The humble tap is an essential component of the functional performance of the kitchen. And with the right design, kitchen taps can also be a key element of the décor. Choosing elegant black kitchen taps is one way to draw attention to these crucial plumbing artefacts. We’ve compiled a list of benefits and drawbacks, as well as some suggestions, tips and ideas to help you get the most out of black in the kitchen.

The Pros and Cons of selecting black kitchen taps

Before selecting black, it is advisable to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of black kitchen taps. Here is an overview of the main points to consider:

☑ Pros of black kitchen taps

• As a colour, black goes with everything.
• Black is a sleek and elegant colour that complements a variety of kitchen designs, such as industrial, modern, and classic.
• Compared to other metallic finishes, day-to-day maintenance is easier because black hides watermarks and fingerprints more easily.
• Black taps will complement white cabinets and lighter kitchen worktops. The contrast enhances the designer effect.

☒ Cons of black kitchen taps

• Although black taps have been popular in recent years, they may become outdated and age a kitchen.
• The black finish, as everything does, will age and fade over time.
• Only certain cleaning products are suitable. Nothing abrasive can be used.
• Too much black can be overkill in the kitchen, so be careful not to overdo it with black.

Black taps ideas for stylish kitchens

In the world of design, the colour black holds a special fascination. Consider Henry Ford’s maxim of providing any colour choice in his revolutionary Model T car, as long as it was black. Or the Chanel little black dress, favoured for its slimming and stylish appeal. Black equals elegance. It has always been and will always be.

Its capacity to absorb light and disappear accounts for the unique visual cache it lends to design. It is neutral yet at the same time characterful. Black attracts the gaze and holds a sense of mystery. With black kitchen taps, it’s no different. Match with the ironmongery and electrical cover plates for integrated and coordinated kitchens. Here are some other design ideas to help you make the most of your black mixer tap. 

Black kitchen sink tap

Kitchen sinks are typically divided into three types: those that sit beneath the worktop (undermount), those that sit on top (drop-in), and those that sit into it (apron or farmhouse). While many of these can be paired with black kitchen taps, the undermount version gives the best results. Here the worktop finish forms a rim around the sink (which can be of any suitable material). The black kitchen taps sit proud and independent of the sink, appearing to rise out of the surface like a column. The two elements, one on top of the other, complement one another in a stark sculptural fashion. 

Black kitchen island taps

The black kitchen mixer tap is best suited to a kitchen island with an integrated sink. The sophisticated and sleek engineering within a minimalist outward expression underlines the sculptural qualities of the island. The following options can add more drama to the black kitchen island taps.

• Combine an all-white engineered stone or porcelain tile island with a black kitchen tap for a stand-out look.
• A black finish for the island (in slate or an engineered stone) with a black tap works well for a dark and moody designer aesthetic. Choose an integrated black material for the kitchen sink for added oomph.
• A colourful veined marble-effect worktop paired with a statement black tap elevates a purely functional space into art.