Brushed Nickel Kitchen Taps

We supply brushed nickel kitchen taps to home renovators and builders across Australia. Brushed nickel is a versatile finish – giving you the softness of a brushed metal without the high shine of chrome, and it sits beautifully beside stainless steel, pale stone, timber, and contemporary cabinetry. We stock the full mix, from simple single-lever sink mixers through to pull-out spray taps, sculptural Italian tapware, wall outlets, and filtered-water options.

Shop brushed nickel kitchen taps by type

• Pull-out kitchen mixer taps: A pull-out mixer is the kitchen workhorse. The flexible spray head makes rinsing dishes, washing vegetables, filling large pots, and cleaning around the sink noticeably easier. It is a particularly good choice for a deep or double-bowl kitchen sink.
• Dual-spray kitchen mixers: Choose dual spray if you want the option of an everyday aerated flow and a more forceful spray mode. It is useful if your kitchen sees a lot of cooking, prep, or washing-up, but it also gives a standard sink setup a more practical edge.
• Gooseneck kitchen mixers: A gooseneck mixer gives you generous clearance for stockpots, vases, and baking trays. It works especially well above deeper single-bowl kitchen sinks, where a tall arc feels balanced rather than oversized.
• Pot fillers: A brushed nickel pot filler is designed for the cook who is tired of carrying heavy, water-filled pots from sink to cooktop. Fienza Kaya gives you a matching option when you want the kitchen mixer and cooking zone to feel connected.
• Filtered water taps: Keep drinking water separate from the main kitchen mixer with a dedicated filtered-water tap. It is the cleaner-looking answer for households that want filtration without adding a benchtop appliance or a second, mismatched tap.
• Kitchen sink mixers: If you do not need a pull-out hose or dual spray, a standard single-lever sink mixer is simple, reliable, and easy to use. This collection includes round, square, gooseneck, right-angle, bridge, flexible-hose, and exposed-set profiles, so you can choose based on your kitchen rather than settling for a default shape.

What we'd check before you buy

Sink size and tap reach. Start with your sink, not the mixer. A larger or deeper bowl gives you more room for a high gooseneck or pull-out kitchen tap, while a compact sink needs a spout that reaches into the bowl without splashing against the back wall. Check both the overall height and the spout projection in the product specifications.

Pull-out spray or standard mixer. Pull-out mixers are brilliant if you rinse a lot of dishes, vegetables, or large cookware. If your kitchen is mainly light daily use and you prefer fewer moving parts, a simple single-lever mixer can be all you need. There is no universally better choice, only the one that suits how you use the sink.

Your splashback and window clearance. A tall gooseneck looks great until it clashes with an overhead window, an open shelf, or a shallow splashback. Measure from the benchtop to anything directly above the tap, then compare it with the tap's full height before you order.

Bench or wall set-out. Most kitchen mixers are benchtop or sink-mounted, but wall-mounted outlets and exposed sink sets have different plumbing requirements. Confirm the plumbing layout with your installer early, particularly if you are replacing an existing tap or choosing a wall outlet.

Finish coordination. Brushed nickel plays well with stainless steel kitchen sinks, but it is not identical to polished chrome or every stainless steel appliance finish. It is worth comparing the tap against your sink, cabinet handle, stone, and splashback sample rather than hoping the undertones work once the kitchen is installed.

What we see in kitchens all the time: People often focus on the tap first because it is the fun part. We would do it the other way around: pick the sink, decide whether you need pull-out function, then choose the tap height and profile. It makes the final decision much easier.

Brushed nickel kitchen tap prices at Buildmat

Straightforward single-lever mixers sit at the entry end of the range and are a smart option for laundries, rentals, and simple kitchen renovations. Pull-out spray taps, dual-spray mixers, and lead-free options sit through the middle, reflecting the extra components and functionality. At the premium end, you will find larger architectural mixers, specialist sink sets, and Italian-designed Gessi tapware, where the engineering, proportions, and detailing are part of what you are paying for.

Finish the whole kitchen

The tap should feel like it belongs with the rest of the kitchen rather than being a separate decision. Pair your brushed nickel mixer with a stainless steel kitchen sink, undermount kitchen sink, or tap-landing kitchen sink depending on your benchtop and sink layout.

To carry the finish into your joinery, explore brushed nickel kitchen cabinet handles. Add practical pieces such as Oliveri kitchen accessories or sink protector grids while you are planning the sink zone.

If you are still comparing colours, see chrome kitchen taps for a brighter look, black kitchen mixer taps for stronger contrast, or brass gold kitchen mixer taps for warmth.

Shop brushed nickel kitchen taps by brand

• Nero Tapware: Nero gives you the biggest choice of profiles in this collection, including Mecca, Dolce, Bianca, York, Zen, Ecco, and Opal kitchen mixers. It is a good brand to start with if you want to compare standard mixers, pull-out sprays, goosenecks, bridge sets, and more traditional detailing in one finish.

• Phoenix: Phoenix covers everyday sink mixers through to pull-out, dual-spray, gooseneck, and wall-set options. The Cromford, Vivid Slimline, Pina, Ester, and Vask ranges give you plenty to work with if you are matching the tap to a particular kitchen style or sink depth.

• Fienza: Fienza's Kaya pull-out mixer and pot filler are a useful pairing for kitchens that need both a hardworking sink mixer and a coordinated cooking-zone tap. The range is well worth a look if you want a clean, contemporary shape without overcomplicating the selection.

• Caroma: Caroma offers brushed nickel kitchen mixers including the Liano II and Urbane II styles. These are a strong option when you want familiar Australian design and a tap that can link back to Caroma tapware elsewhere in the home.

• Oliveri: Oliveri is a natural brand to compare when you are choosing the sink and mixer together. Their brushed nickel London mixer offers a simple, single-lever option beside the wider Oliveri sink range.

• Gessi: Gessi sits at the design-led end of the collection, with a deep range of Italian kitchen mixers across gooseneck, pull-out, right-angle, and swivel profiles. Browse it if the tap is intended to be a standout piece rather than simply a practical fitting.

More brands to compare: We also stock brushed nickel kitchen taps from ADP, Meir, Villeroy & Boch, Armando Vicario, Argent, Alma, Arcisan, and Stiebel Eltron. Use the brand filter at the top of the page to view each range directly.

Prefer to pick in person? Visit the Buildmat Selection Centre

Brushed nickel can read very differently against white stone, warm timber, stainless steel, and different splashback tiles. Our Buildmat Selection Centre is by appointment only, giving you a curated one-on-one experience with our expert team to compare tap height, sink compatibility, spray function, and finish tones against your kitchen samples. 

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You can also visit our Dandenong South warehouse for a walk-in browse. Not in Melbourne? We ship Australia-wide and can help remotely with your kitchen sink and tapware schedule. Email [email protected] or call 1300 123 122.