Crystalis Sparkling Tap - Brushed Gold

Brushed gold has achieved something not many kitchen finishes can boast. It has gone from a fleeting trend to a staple in just a few years. The appeal is simple: it brings warmth into a room, avoiding the cold sharpness of chrome and the starkness of black. The Crystalis brushed gold sparkling tap shows this finish off at its best, sitting at the centre of a kitchen sink that offers much more than meets the eye.

Beneath the elegant exterior lies a fully equipped 5-in-1 filtered water tap. Filtered boiling water at 98°C, filtered chilled water at 4°C, sparkling water on demand, plus standard hot and cold, all from a single spout. The Crystalis isn't an additional tap that sits alongside your existing mixer. It replaces it entirely, performing five functions where previously there were only two.

To activate the boiling water, you simply press and hold for three seconds. It isn't a hassle, it's a thoughtful safety measure, built into the digital activation system. With a single touch you can switch to chilled or sparkling water, and the illuminated panel clearly indicates the currently active function. In practice, toggling between functions is as easy as deciding how to turn a regular mixer.

The pull-out spray spout is also finished in brushed gold, perfectly matching the tap body, a detail that matters when you want your tap to stand out. It extends your reach for filling large pots, rinsing fruit and vegetables, or cleaning around the sink. The forward-only mixer handle ensures the tap sits snugly against a splashback without the handle catching on the tiles.

Brushed gold shines in kitchens that boast depth and contrast. Dark cabinetry in navy, bottle green and charcoal brings out its warmth beautifully. A concrete-effect worktop or natural stone complements it naturally. If your kitchen already features gold or brass accents in the hardware, light fittings or shelving, a brushed gold sparkling tap from hotwatertaps.ie will tie everything together seamlessly.

A compact 4-litre tank tucked under the sink handles all the heating, cooling and carbonating needs. It is small, discreet and reliable. Solid brass construction throughout means the tap itself holds its finish and function for years, making this one of the most considered sparkling taps in the range.