Kitchen sinks offer an opportunity to introduce a new design element through the taps, which are an important feature according to one report.Home and Garden Television (HGTV) says there is now more appreciation of taps and states that technology and finish of kitchen taps are important.In its article, one architect says visitors to a kitchen will notice unimpressive taps.Peter LaBau, author of The New Bungalow Kitchen, comments For something you touch several times a day, why not pick a finish for your faucet [tap] that will make you feel good?He adds that his favourite tap finish is nickel, which reveals a golden luster when bonded to brass.The article advises an oil-rubbed finish for an old world or Tuscan style, chrome for a Scandinavian look and nickel for a richer, more elegant style.As well as the shape of the tap itself, the shape of the sink should also be considered when choosing new products, the article concludes.In a related article HGTV states that installing new taps is an easy and affordable way to give your kitchen a new look and feel.