Renovating a bathroom involves plenty of decisions. There are tiles to compare, furniture measurements to check, basins to choose and finishes to coordinate. With so much to consider, the mixer can easily become one of those items selected at the last minute.
However, it is also one of the fittings you will see and use every day. Choosing it earlier can help bring the room together and prevent you from settling for a finish that does not quite suit the rest of the design.
For anyone planning a new bathroom or updating an existing one, the Elio Slim collection available at The TUB is a strong option to consider. The mixers come in 25 different colour shades and include a five-year warranty.
That wider selection means the mixer can become part of your bathroom’s colour scheme rather than simply being treated as a functional chrome fitting.
Start With the Bathroom You Want to Create
Before choosing a mixer colour, consider the overall feeling you want from the room.
Do you want the bathroom to feel calm and understated? Are you planning something warmer and more natural? Or would you prefer one or two bolder details that stand out against neutral tiles and furniture?
A mixer can play several different roles within the same space.
It can blend in with nearby finishes, such as bathroom handles, shower fittings and accessories. It can complement the main colour palette without matching everything exactly. It can also provide contrast, becoming a small but noticeable feature against a light basin or tiled wall.
The Elio Slim range is available in a broad selection of finishes, including familiar choices such as chrome, matt black and matt white, together with colours such as turquoise, powder pink, burgundy, ochre, aquamarine, lime, midnight blue, champagne, jade green, cobalt and orange. The finishes available can vary according to the particular Elio Slim model.
Do Not Choose the Mixer in Isolation
A colour may look attractive on its own but feel very different once it is placed beside your tiles, basin and bathroom furniture.
Before making a final decision, look at the mixer finish alongside the main materials already selected for the room. Tile samples, furniture colours, countertop finishes and even the shade of the grout can all affect how the mixer looks within the completed bathroom.
Lighting matters too. A finish viewed under bright showroom lighting may look different under warmer bathroom lights or in a room with limited natural daylight.
Taking tile samples to the showroom can help. When that is not practical, clear photographs of the materials and the wider room can still make it easier to compare options and explain the look you are trying to achieve.
It is also worth deciding whether you want all the visible fittings to match. Some homeowners prefer the same finish across the mixer, shower controls, accessories and handles. Others use a contrasting mixer as a deliberate design detail.
There is no single rule that works for every bathroom. The important thing is to make the choice intentionally rather than discovering at the end of the project that the finishes compete with one another.
Choose the Right Mixer Before Choosing the Colour
The finish may be the most visually interesting decision, but it should come after confirming which type of mixer works with your bathroom layout.
The Elio Slim range includes basin and bidet mixers, along with wall-mounted and concealed configurations within the wider collection.
The correct option will depend on your selected basin, available space and planned plumbing arrangement.
For example, a countertop basin may require a taller mixer or a wall-mounted solution, while a more traditional basin may suit a standard deck-mounted model. The position and reach of the spout should also work comfortably with the basin to avoid an awkward installation.
Wall-mounted and concealed mixers need to be considered earlier in the renovation because the necessary components must be coordinated with the plumbing and wall finish. Discussing these choices before tiling begins can help avoid unnecessary changes later.
Your plumber, installer or bathroom supplier should confirm that the chosen model is appropriate for the planned installation.
View the Collection at The TUB
The TUB features Elio among its bathroom mixer and faucet collections and provides an online form through which customers can request a quotation.
Its showroom is located at 313A, Triq il-Barrieri, Santa Venera. Its opening hours are 9am to 7pm from Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday and is closed on Sunday. Customers may wish to contact the showroom before visiting to confirm product availability and the latest promotion details.
A mixer might be one of the smaller items on your renovation list, but it can have a considerable effect on the finished look of the room.
Whether you want a finish that quietly complements the rest of your bathroom or a colour that immediately catches the eye, the Elio Slim collection gives you more options to consider before making that final decision.
This sponsored article was proudly produced in collaboration with The Tub – Tiles & Bathrooms.
