Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 11Feb 17, 2011 12:37 pm We downgraded our kitchen mixer tap - when I checked on the net it cost about $1000 and we didn't like it. There's so much else to look at in the kitchen we didn't think the tap should be the focal point. We used the money we saved towards upgrading to a 900mm wide cooktop with cast iron trivets (always wanted those!) This is the picture from the display home. It's a personal thinkg with taps - you either love em or hate em! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 12Feb 17, 2011 1:00 pm I think every house deserves a couple of items that are "over the top". Just two or three. If the kitchen tap is where you want to splurg, then go for it. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 13Feb 17, 2011 1:50 pm I have two flash ones (one installed, one in pantry ready when I want a change LOL). But have seen another one that I am in love with that even DH likes so may have to by it as well. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 14Feb 17, 2011 3:04 pm Casa2 I think every house deserves a couple of items that are "over the top". Just two or three. If the kitchen tap is where you want to splurg, then go for it. I agree. In my current house I had 2 'base line' mixer taps installed. They were both crap. 1 split up the centre and the other just feels cheap when you turn it on. I picked a nice-ish one at pre-start with intention of going to proper bathroom shop to try different ones to install at a later date. Some people don't understand why you would have a nice tap if you have a dishwasher? But I still handwash so I want to get the purchase right. Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 15Feb 22, 2011 10:04 pm I like the Hansa for the reasom mentioned above-the halfway setting. I am worried that with kids they will turn the tap on full and water will go everywhere. The half stop seems a perfect solution. Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 17Feb 22, 2011 11:32 pm Actually, is your kitchen 2 pack with stone benchtops? Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 18Feb 23, 2011 12:45 am How hard is it to change my regular flick mixer tap to something a bit more jaaazy after handover, is it a DIY job or plumber? The road to success is always under construction House completed April 2011 - slowly making it a home... Re: Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not? 20Feb 23, 2011 11:01 am Blueblueblue, I'm back with you, think I might need to 'invest' in my kitchen mixer or I'll regret it. Hey, I'll be using it so many times a day for years to come so might as well enjoy it. Just have to cut back a bit on the taps in the kids bathroom... I like to make these little decisions at this early stage, I just hope when it all starts I don't have to put my kitchen mixer budget towards something tedious like, um, new pipes or boring hidden things go into houses that I'm not remotely interested in. Definitely going for stone benchtops, not sure about white 2-pac with young kids, may go vinyl wrap if I can get a white I like. While we're waiting for builders I'm still able to change my mind about colours and materials every day! Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation… 0 22702 The gap can be adjusted so it's tighter. You can definitely set up corner cabinets to have the same gap as standard doors. 2 8594 2 4466 |