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GET THE FLUTED LOOK WITH NEW ORNATE TAP COLLECTION

Fluted design elements are one of today’s most soughtafter trends, having emerged as a style of choice in high end kitchen schemes. Abode, an award-winning designer and distributor of kitchen sinks and taps, boiling water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions, has brought this look to life with the launch of Ornate, a new addition to its portfolio of British-designed kitchen taps.

The Ornate tap collection presents a signature range of monobloc mixer taps, which are designed with solid brass, fluted dual lever handles and a regency-style spout. Responding to the growing demand for fluted interior design, which increased by more than 200% in 2025, Ornate suits both modern and traditional kitchen environments by presenting a neo-classical style, which draws inspiration from the past and present.

Dan Biddle, Product Manager at Abode, said: “Our Ornate tap collection is designed to complement our recently introduced Optima Belfast sink, which features a fluted surface on one side and smooth on the other so you can ensure the right look in your kitchen.”

Bringing understated elegance to fluted home interiors, the Ornate collection is available in a range of exclusive finishes including new dark bronze, a warm metallic that moves away from the brighter, more yellow tones of brass to present a darker, reddish-brown finish option with an ultra-matt surface texture. Dark bronze also joins polished nickel, another addition to the Abode finish library, which is exclusively available for the Ornate collection to provide a richer alternative to contemporary chrome.

Ornate features ceramic disc technology to offer superior durability, with easy operation using the dedicated dual flow lever handles, which keep the hot and cold water supply separate while introducing decorative, fluted detailing.

Ideally suited for anyone using a gravity fed or lower pressure water system, Ornate can operate on as little as 0.3-bar water pressure. Made from solid brass, Ornate offers a smooth quarter-turn handle and anti-splash technology, which prevents water spray, reduces water consumption, and saves energy to ensure a quality kitchen tap with lasting quality and performance.

The Ornate tap collection is also available in antique brass and brushed nickel. www.abodedesigns.co.uk

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