Buying Guide · Bathroom Fittings
How to Choose Bathroom Fittings: A Practical Buyer's Guide
Faucets and showers are the most touched, most seen items in any bathroom — and the easiest to get wrong. Here's how to choose fittings that look right, work for years, and don't blow the budget.
1. Start with how the bathroom is used, not the catalogue
Before looking at finishes, decide what the space is for. A daily-use family bathroom needs durable, easy-to-clean fittings and good water flow. A guest washroom can lean more decorative. A primary or "master" bath is where a rain shower, body jets or a wellness setup actually earns its cost. Matching the fitting to the room prevents over-spending in one place and under-spending where it matters.
2. Faucets: single-lever vs two-handle
Single-lever mixers control flow and temperature with one hand — convenient and the dominant modern look. Two-handle / quarter-turn taps are simple, robust and easy to service. Both are dependable from quality brands; the choice is about ergonomics and aesthetics, not reliability. What matters more is the cartridge quality inside — this is the part that decides whether a tap drips in two years or lasts ten.
3. Finishes: chrome, matt black, gold and PVD
Chrome remains the value default — bright, forgiving and widely matched. Coloured and metallic finishes (matt black, brushed gold, rose gold, graphite) make a bathroom feel custom, but buy them in PVD rather than ordinary plating. PVD finishes resist scratches and tarnishing far better, which matters with India's variable water quality. The single most common regret we see is mixing finishes by accident — pick one finish family and carry it across taps, shower, accessories and even the drain.
4. Showers and water pressure
Overhead rain showers, hand showers, body jets and shower panels all assume a certain flow and pressure. In homes with a low overhead tank or upper-floor bathrooms, a pressure pump (such as Grundfos) is often the difference between a luxurious shower and a disappointing trickle. When you visit a showroom, mention your tank height and floor — a good salesperson will steer you to a shower that will actually perform in your home.
5. Don't forget the "invisible" fittings
Concealed flush systems, diverters, stop cocks, bottle traps, health faucets and waste couplings rarely get attention — until one fails behind a wall. These are exactly where quality and proper installation pay off, because replacing a concealed part means breaking tiles. Spend sensibly here; it's not where to cut corners.
Buy in the right order. Fittings depend on your plumbing layout and tiles. Finalise your bathroom layout and tile selection first, then choose fittings and finishes to match. Buying taps before you know the layout is how people end up returning items.
6. Why seeing fittings in person matters
Photos flatten everything. The weight of a faucet in the hand, the spread of a shower, the exact tone of a finish under light — these decide satisfaction and don't translate on a screen. This is the real advantage of a physical showroom: you compare brands and finishes side by side before committing. At BGH you can see ranges from Jaquar, Artize, Queo and Hindware together, plus get in-house design help.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better: single-lever or two-handle faucets?
Single-lever faucets adjust temperature and flow with one hand and are the popular modern choice. Two-handle taps are durable and simple to service. Both are reliable from quality brands — choose by usage and style, and prioritise cartridge quality.
Are matt black and rose gold finishes durable?
In PVD they are — PVD finishes resist scratches and tarnish far better than older electroplating, and hold up well in Indian water conditions with gentle cleaning. They cost more than chrome.
Does water pressure affect which shower I should buy?
Yes. Rain showers and body jets need adequate flow; low-pressure homes often need a pressure pump like Grundfos. Share your tank height and floor with the showroom so they match the right shower.
Should all fittings be from one brand?
One brand and one finish across the bathroom gives a cleaner look and simpler servicing. It isn't mandatory, but randomly mixing finishes is the most common regret.