How To Choose Your Bathroom Brassware
What Should I Consider When Choosing Bathroom Brassware?
Choosing bathroom brassware is about more than aesthetics alone. To create a space that feels considered, cohesive, and built to last, it’s important to look at how finishes, textures, and functionality work together over time. Here are three key factors to consider when selecting the perfect pieces for your bathroom.
FINISH DURABILITY: Bathroom fittings are used every day, so durability should be one of your first considerations. PVD coating is an extremely hard-wearing and resilient finish, offering superior resistance to scratches, wear, and corrosion compared to traditional coatings. All Coalbrook brassware is PVD coated, ensuring long-lasting performance and a finish that retains its colour and integrity over time.
When considering finish durability, think beyond the tap itself. Consider how your brassware will interact with surrounding materials such as stone tiles, porcelain, terrazzo, or textured ceramics. A durable finish ensures your taps continue to look refined even when paired with heavily grouted tiles, natural stone surfaces, or high-contrast textures that can highlight wear more easily. In high-use spaces such as family bathrooms or guest en-suites, a robust finish is essential for maintaining a premium look for years to come.
COMPATIBILITY: A well-designed bathroom feels effortless - and that comes from thoughtful compatibility. Coalbrook brassware is designed to work seamlessly across the entire bathroom, from basin mixers and showers to towel rails and accessories. Choosing fittings from the same collection ensures consistency in proportions, finish tone, and detailing.
When planning your space, consider how each element connects visually. Matching brassware across fixtures helps create a sense of flow, especially in bathrooms with open layouts, statement tiles, or architectural features. Consistency is particularly important when mixing materials, such as pairing brassware with large-format tiles, microcement walls, or patterned floors, where cohesion keeps the design feeling intentional rather than fragmented.
DESIGN COHESION: Great bathroom design is about balance. Compare the textures, shapes, and lines already present in your space and choose brassware that complements them. Soft, curved forms work beautifully with organic materials like natural stone or handmade tiles, while more architectural shapes pair well with clean-lined tiles, fluted surfaces, or ribbed glass.
Coalbrook’s four statement finishes are designed to enhance a wide range of interior styles. Whether you’re looking for something understated to quietly elevate the space, or a bold finish to act as a focal point against neutral tiles, the right brassware can either complete the design or become a defining feature. Consider how light interacts with each finish, how it contrasts with tile textures, and whether it supports the overall mood you want to create - calm, dramatic, warm, or refined.
By taking the time to consider durability, compatibility, and design cohesion, you can create a bathroom that not only looks beautiful on day one, but continues to perform and age gracefully for years to come.
