Collection: Pillar Taps

Let's be honest – when you're making your bathroom look good, sometimes the old things are the best! Out of all the classic choices, pillar taps definitely have a place in today's homes. These traditional sink taps bring a bit of old-time charm to new places while still being really useful.

Good Old-Fashioned Usefulness

You know what you're getting with pillar taps. No fancy stuff – just turn left for hot, right for cold. Easy! Unlike those new mixer taps, these traditional basin taps keep your hot and cold water separate until they meet in the sink. It's how most of us learned to use taps, and sometimes simple is just better.

These taps look really strong too, don't they? They feel a bit heavy, which makes your bathroom feel more solid. Those thin, modern designs might look cool, but there's something comforting about a tap that feels like it will still work when your grandkids visit! They look perfect in older houses but can also add a nice touch to newer bathrooms.

What Looks Good With These Taps

Our traditional basin pillar taps come in a shiny chrome finish that never goes out of style. 1 Chrome is clean, bright, and matches almost everything in your bathroom – plus it's super easy to clean with just a quick wipe.   

The shiny chrome surface of these traditional sink taps gives them a look that always feels right, whether you have an old house or a modern bathroom. Unlike brass or nickel taps you might see, our chrome-only choices keep things simple while making sure they last and are worth the money.

Useful Things to Think About

The way pillar taps let the hot and cold water come out separately has some surprising good points. For things where you only want hot or only want cold water – like filling a hot water bottle or getting cold water for plants – you don't have to keep changing the tap to get it right. This simple way can be really helpful for older people who like the familiar controls they've used for years.

Most new traditional basin pillar taps now have quarter-turn ceramic parts inside. This means they are much easier to turn than the old twisty taps but still have that classic look. This makes them easier to use without changing how they look.

Value That Lasts

While styles change, these classic taps are a smart buy. Their design has worked well for many years, and good ones are made to keep working for a long time. The controls are easy for everyone to understand, and because they are simpler, they often have fewer parts that might break compared to more complicated mixer taps.

For homes where the water has a lot of minerals in it, the separate flow can sometimes help stop buildup in certain water systems. And if they do need fixing, parts for these standard designs are usually easy to find and replace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Aren't old-style taps really hard to clean? 

A: Not anymore! You just need to quickly wipe modern pillar tap designs with a soft cloth, and that's it. The chrome ones are super easy – but whatever finish you choose, a quick wipe after using them stops those annoying water spots.

Q: Will they work with my new pipes? 

A: Don't worry about that! The ones made now connect to regular pipes without any problems, even though they look old-fashioned. Most of them come with all the little parts you need to get them put in.

Q: My water doesn't come out very strongly – will these work? 

A: Most pillar taps work fine with normal water pressure. If your water pressure is really low, look for taps that are specially made for low pressure – they have clever parts inside that help the water flow better.

Q: Can I put these pillar taps on one of those new, modern sinks? 

A: Yes, definitely! Actually, putting a sleek new sink with traditional pillar taps looks great. That mix of old and new styles is really popular right now – you'll see it in lots of home magazines.