Today, a bathroom is not only a place to get cleaned but it is now considered to be a sanctuary for relaxation and also a room to be showcased. More and more people now design their bathroom to have a spa-like look and feel that can rival any spas or health club. As more people want more from their bathroom than just a place to have a bath, stylish fixtures and fitting are becoming a major decision when re designing the perfect bathroom.

This year, 2010, stark geometric look will make way to organic shapes, modular options and vibrant colours in the bathroom. Brushed nickel and polished chrome will dominate over high shine and brass finish. Taps with Eco credentials will also shine Here we look at the four stunning taps in the market for 2010:

HydroTap: This is a stunning tap that will sit well in an ultra modern home. Hydro taps deliver boiling water or chilled water at a touch. The Hydro tap can come as a compact boiling-only product, a boiling and ambient model, a compact boiling a chilled and a new boiling and chilled split system. The Hydro tap boasts many features such as integral safety lock, system function indicators, an energy saving mode which can be programmed in plus a sub-micron filtration.

Vue Safe Touch: Intatec is introducing the Vue Safe Touch, a cool looking anti-scald shower valve and bath shower mixer taps. Hot taps can be dangerous at bath time especially to children, so, the Vue range with include bath shower mixer, shower valves and pillar taps are very welcome technological development. The Vue range works by moving the blended water inside the valve, making the surface of the unit slightly cooler that the outlet temperature.

Ophir Brassware by Diva: This collection offers a marriage of minimalist design and softer smooth curves. The Ophir range includes a Monobloc basin mixer with a press top waste, a bath shower mixer with shower kit and bath filler which is of stunning design that will add a touch of luxury in every bathroom.

Dream by Mayfair Taps and Shower: The Dream is a chic and compact design that features a stylish open waterfall spout that might otherwise be found in a luxury spa. It has a sleek quarter turn handle with ceramic disc mechanism instead of the traditional rubber washer. The Dream will definitely complement an ultra modern bathroom.