Designing for a cohesive home - Matching your tapware & handles

Cohesive Spaces Start with the Details - Tapware & Handle Harmony Made Easy with Cassini x Touch Handles

When it comes to designing a kitchen or bathroom that feels both timeless and trend-forward, there’s one often-overlooked element that can make or break the space: cohesion. Specifically, the cohesion between your tapware, handles, and hardware.

At Cassini, we know the small details are what bring the whole room together. And yet, when it comes to choosing finishes, we hear it all the time:

“Should my tapware match my handles?”
“Can I mix metallics or will that look too busy?”
“I want a matte black tap, but can’t find the right handles to go with it…”

We get it, there’s a lot of confusion. So we’re doing things differently.

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The Common Misconception: Matching is Hard

The world of finishes — from brushed brass to gunmetal grey — can feel like a bit of a maze. Most homeowners and even some designers struggle with finding tapware and handles that truly match, both in finish and feel. A “brushed brass” tap from one brand can look entirely different to a “brushed brass” handle from another.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Touch Handles Australia’s experts in premium architectural handles, to make things beautifully simple.

Now, you can achieve a truly cohesive look across your entire space with finishes that are designed to work together, not just look similar.

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A Match Made in Design Heaven: Cassini x Touch Handles

With our curated Cassini finishes; from Matt Black to Brushed Gold, Gunmetal, Chrome and more, you can now pair your tapware perfectly with Touch Handles’ matching cabinetry and door hardware.

We’ve worked closely with Touch Handles to ensure our finishes align across the board, not just in colour, but in tone, texture, and reflection. This means no guesswork, no mismatched metallics, and no disappointment when your tap and handles finally arrive.

💡 Style Tip: Matching your kitchen mixer tap with your cabinet handles instantly elevates the space and gives it that polished, considered designer look.

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Not Just Tapware - The Whole Picture

This isn’t just about taps. It’s about your whole hardware story.

At Cassini, we’ve designed our finishes to flow beautifully across all elements of the kitchen and bathroom — from sinks, towel rails and robe hooks to kitchen mixers, shower systems and bath spouts.

Now, your matt black basin mixer can match your matte black towel rail. Your brushed gold kitchen tap can be perfectly complemented by Touch Handles’ Brushed Brass pulls. And your gunmetal sink, handle, and shower set can all work in flawless harmony.

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How to Choose the Right Finish (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

Let’s break it down: here are a few Cassini styling tips for choosing and coordinating your finishes like a pro:

Match Your Tapware and Handles

This is the safest way to create cohesion. It’s the approach we recommend for minimalist, modern, and architectural spaces. Choose one finish (e.g., Brushed Nickel) and carry it across all hardware elements — tapware, handles, towel rails, and accessories.

Browse matching handles at Touch Handles

Add a Statement Sink

Want to break things up a little? A contrasting sink is a great way to create a focal point. For example:

• Brushed gold tapware + matte black sink = bold & elegant
• Gunmetal handles + stainless steel sink = clean & contemporary

Complement, Don’t Clash

If you do want to mix metals, keep one finish dominant (around 70–80%), and use the other as a subtle accent. A good rule: cool tones with cool (chrome, gunmetal, nickel), and warm tones with warm (brass, bronze, gold).

Don’t Forget the Bathroom

The same rules apply! Use your tapware finish to match:

• Showerhead
• Mixer
• Basin
• Handles (drawers/vanity)
• Accessories (towel hooks, rails, toilet roll holders)

And yes — Touch Handles has options that match beautifully in the bathroom, too.

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Why This Matters: A Space That Feels Intentional

When everything matches your kitchen or bathroom doesn’t just look good, it feels intentional. There's a quiet luxury in a space where every detail has been considered, and finishes flow naturally from one surface to the next.

And now, with the Cassini x Touch Handles partnership, with hours, days & weeks of work to create a cohesive collection, creating that intentionality has never been easier.

We’ve done the work behind the scenes, now you just need to choose your look and bring your dream space to life.

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Ready to design your space with confidence?

Start with Touch Handles — then let Cassini take care of the rest.