It's all very well going for striking feature taps that look ultra-chic but if you share the bathroom with other family members, perhaps it's best to think about practicalities first. A large central bath tap that juts out can be dangerous when bathing little ones, or a cascading mixer tap might get in the way when using the overhead shower. Consider accessibility, safety and practicalities before buying anything.

"The water pressure in your home determines what tap you can install," Plumbnation advises. "Households in the UK will have high or low pressure. If you have a combi boiler or unvented hot water cylinder, you should be able to access a wider choice of taps."

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