Single lever basin mixer tap with smooth body design, pop-up waste, and chrome finish, from Ideal Standard's contemporary Concept Air range.
The Ideal Standard Concept Air Grande is a basin mixer tap that sits within one of the UK's most widely specified bathroom ranges. The Concept Air collection is designed as a complete suite, from WCs and basins to brassware, allowing bathroom designers to create a fully coordinated room. The Grande basin mixer has a taller body than the standard version, giving it more visual presence on a countertop or larger basin.
Ideal Standard is one of the most established names in UK bathrooms, and the Concept Air range has become a go-to specification for mid-range bathroom refurbishments. The Grande basin mixer complements the range with a taller body profile suited to larger basins and countertop installations.
The smooth body design eliminates visible joints and seams, creating a streamlined form that is easy to clean and visually uncluttered. The single lever sits at the top of the tap body, controlling both temperature and flow rate in a natural, intuitive movement. The chrome plating is applied to a consistent standard, with a bright, reflective finish.
With a minimum operating pressure of just 0.2 bar, this tap works on gravity-fed, pumped, and mains pressure systems. This versatility is important in the UK market where many properties still have gravity-fed hot water systems with relatively low pressure at bathroom level.
The Ideal Standard Concept Air Grande basin mixer delivers the quality and design coordination that makes Ideal Standard a reliable specification choice. The smooth body, included pop-up waste, and low pressure compatibility make it a practical tap for a wide range of UK bathroom installations.
This Ideal Standard basin mixer is a single lever mixer for a basin with one tap hole. It has a ceramic disc cartridge, a brass body, a chrome finish and a pop-up waste included in the box. One lever sets both the flow and the temperature.
A ceramic disc cartridge is the part inside the tap that opens and closes the water flow. The flexible tails are the hoses that join the tap to the water supply, and the pack shows the connections.
| Option | What it is | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| Single lever basin mixer | One lever for flow and temperature | Needs one tap hole |
| Two-lever basin tap | Separate hot and cold levers | Water is mixed in the basin or the spout |
| Pillar taps | A pair of taps, one hot and one cold | Needs two tap holes |
| Wall-mounted mixer | A mixer fixed to the wall above the basin | Pipework sits in the wall |
| Kitchen mixer | A mixer built for a sink | Different spout height and shape |
Other mixers include the Grohe Essence kitchen mixer tap, a single lever kitchen mixer, and the Bristan Artisan Easyfit kitchen tap, a two-lever kitchen mixer. Basins a tap would sit on include the Vitra S20 cloakroom basin and the Nuie Vault vanity unit basin. Our guides to fitting a bathroom and choosing kitchen and bathroom fittings cover the rest.
What is a single-lever basin mixer? It is a tap with one lever. You lift it for flow and move it sideways to set the temperature.
What is a pop-up waste? It is a plug in the basin that you lift with a rod behind the tap. A pop-up waste is included with this mixer. Follow the instructions to fit it.
What are flexible tails? They are short hoses that join the tap to the water supply. The pack shows the connections.
Do I need isolation valves? Isolation valves let you stop the water at the tap while you work on it or repair it. Fitting one on each supply is a common step.
What hole does the basin need? A single tap hole. Check the instructions for the hole size.
Plumbing work should be done by a competent person if you are unsure. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
| Type | Single lever basin mixer |
|---|---|
| Finish | Chrome |
| Cartridge | Ceramic disc |
| Waste | Pop-up waste included |
| Min Operating Pressure | 0.2 bar |
| Connection | G3/8 flexible tails |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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