Tap features

5 functional tap features you need in your kitchen

Kitchen taps used to be simple, basic fixtures with limited options. But today there are millions of different taps with dozens of functional features in countless designs and finishes.

To help you navigate the countless options for your next kitchen reno or refresh, we’ve rounded up 5 functional kitchen tap features you need.

Outdoor stainless steel

Building an outdoor kitchen or prep station? You’ll need an Alfresco Stainless Steel Mixer, designed specifically for outdoor use in the harsh Australian elements. These super durable taps are built with 316 marine grade stainless steel so that they never corrode in the rain or fade in the sun.

Pull-out tap

Take the functionality of your tap to the next level with a pull-out. These taps have extendable necks, which can be pulled down to spray hard-to-reach spots on dishes, clean large appliances and utensils or rinse veggies. They make washing up far easier and look great too.

Like the sound of a pull out tap? The Gareth Ashton Lucia with Spring Coil Pull Down is the ideal option for most kitchens.

Dual-spray function

The vast majority of taps have one spray function, which is good enough in most cases. But dual-spray taps are simply better.

They allow you to switch between two types of spray in an instant. One is usually a shower setting with a stronger, more concentrated flow that’s perfect for getting stubborn scraps of pots, pans and dishes. The other is typically a softer, more aerated spray that works for most dishes but uses far less water.

Easy cleaning granite

Schock invented the granite sink in Germany over 30 years ago and now they’re using granite for taps too. And with good reason – this stuff repels grime, is odour free, heat resistant, food safe, super easy to clean and lasts for years. It’s also carbon neutral.

These taps pair exceptionally well with Shocks’s range of granite sinks, which have a sleek minimalist look in several colours.

Side sprayers

If you entertain or wash large amounts of dishes in your sink regularly you’ll know that sometimes a regular tap doesn’t quite cut it. In those situations you need a side sprayer, like the Armando Vicario Kitchen Mixer with Side Spray.

This is a smaller tap with a pull-out neck and a hard-spray function that can slide out to get hard to reach spots on dishes, and lift stubborn grime. These work similarly to pull-out neck taps but provide even more functionality.

Experience kitchen tap functions in person

It can be hard to understand how these useful tap features work without experiencing them yourself. So visit your nearest Abey Selection Gallery where you can see these taps in person and make the best choice for your next kitchen project.