Mixer Kitchen Taps

The kitchen mixer tap is the one you reach for twenty times a day without thinking, which is exactly why it repays thinking about once. Hot and cold blended inside a single body and delivered through one spout, in every finish and shape the range runs to.

Single lever or twin handle

A single lever kitchen mixer tap moves both supplies with one hand, which matters more than it sounds when your fingers are covered in flour or your hands are full of washing-up. It is the arrangement most kitchens fitted in the last few decades use, and it is the larger part of this range.

Twin handle mixer taps give you separate control of hot and cold and carry an unmistakably traditional look, especially with crosshead or porcelain levers. In a period kitchen they read as correct in a way a single lever never quite manages.

Neither is better built by nature. What decides how a mixer tap ages is the ceramic disc cartridge inside it, the small assembly that opens and closes the flow. A good one still feels smooth years later; a poor one develops stiffness or a drip that no amount of polishing hides. It is the part you cannot see and the part worth paying for.

Monobloc, and what that means for your sink

Nearly every tap here is a monobloc kitchen tap, meaning both supplies arrive through one body and it fits through a single hole in the sink or worktop. That is why sinks come drilled with one tap hole as standard. The exception is a traditional bridge tap, where hot and cold run through two separate holes and meet in a bar above the sink, so it is worth knowing which arrangement your sink is drilled for before you fall for a particular tap.

Spout shape does more work than you think

A tall spout clears a full kettle, a stockpot and a tall bottle, and suits a deep single bowl. A low spout keeps everything under a window that opens inwards and looks quieter in a compact kitchen. A swan neck sits between the two and is the most common shape for good reason.

If you regularly wash things bigger than the bowl, a kitchen mixer tap with a pull-out spray extends your reach past the spout altogether, and the head docks back so cleanly that nothing about the silhouette gives it away.

Graham L. described the difference a well-made one makes: "The build feels solid and premium, and it's made a big difference to the overall look of our kitchen. Everything works effortlessly."

Finish, style and pressure

Modern mixer taps run to clean lines and single levers and account for most of what is here. Traditional mixer taps bring crossheads, bridge bodies and porcelain detail for a country or period kitchen.

Finish crosses both. Chrome is the workhorse and the easiest to live with. Black has become the modern default and looks especially right against a composite sink. Brushed steel hides fingerprints better than anything else here, and gold and brass warm a room up.

One specification deserves settling before any of the aesthetics. Every tap has a minimum water pressure it needs to perform, and a gravity-fed system with a tank in the loft will not drive a tap designed for mains pressure. If that describes your house, start with low pressure taps and choose the look from what remains.

The full kitchen taps range gathers every shape, finish and function together, including boiling and filtered systems if you want a tap that does more than hot and cold.

Why shop with The Tap Collection

Every order includes free mainland UK delivery and the full manufacturer warranty, and you can spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout. Our UK based team is happy to help with pressure and compatibility questions: email info@thetapcollection.co.uk or send us a message through our contact form. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and aim to reply within 24 hours on working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kitchen mixer tap?

A tap that blends hot and cold water inside one body and delivers them through a single spout, rather than running two separate taps. Nearly every kitchen fitted in the last few decades uses one, and the alternative, separate pillar taps, has all but disappeared from British kitchens outside period restorations.

What is the best kitchen mixer tap to buy?

The one whose shape matches how you use the sink, once the pressure rating fits your system. A tall spout suits filling pans and tall bottles, a low one suits a shallow bowl under a window. Beyond that, the cartridge inside the lever decides whether the tap still feels smooth in five years.

What is a monobloc kitchen tap?

A mixer tap that fits through a single hole in the sink or worktop, with both supplies arriving through one body. Nearly every modern kitchen mixer is a monobloc, which is why sinks come drilled with one tap hole as standard. Twin-hole arrangements belong mostly to traditional bridge taps.

What is the difference between a single lever and a twin handle mixer tap?

A single lever mixes hot and cold with one movement, which is quicker and easier with wet or full hands. Twin handles give you separate control over each supply and suit a traditional look, particularly with porcelain or crosshead levers. It is as much an aesthetic choice as a practical one.

Do you need a plumber to replace a kitchen mixer tap?

Not always, though most people are glad they used one. If your isolation valves are accessible and the existing tails are in reasonable order, it is within reach of a confident DIYer. Awkward access under a sink is what turns a simple job into an afternoon, and a plumber will have the right basin spanner.

Will any kitchen mixer tap work with my water pressure?

No, and it is the one specification worth checking before anything else. Every tap has a minimum pressure it needs to work properly, stated on its product page. Combi boilers and mains-pressure systems suit almost anything; a gravity-fed tank in the loft needs a tap rated for low pressure.

Which mixer tap finish wears best?

Chrome is the most forgiving and the most common, hard-wearing and easy to keep clean. Brushed and satin finishes hide fingerprints and water marks better than anything polished. Matt black and brass look striking and ask for a little more care, particularly in hard-water areas where marks show sooner.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes, we offer free mainland UK delivery on all orders.

Orders are processed within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and typically arrive within 1–4 business days. Please note that offshore regions and the Scottish Highlands may incur additional charges.

Do you offer finance or payment plans?

Yes, we do, we offer Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, allowing you to split your purchase into three interest-free payments with no fees, subject to approval.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale orders?

Yes, we can accommodate bulk and wholesale orders for selected products and projects.

If you’re purchasing multiple items for a trade, commercial, renovation or development project, please request a quote with the products and quantities you require.

Depending on the order size and brand, we may be able to offer tailored pricing, lead-time information and product recommendations.