Each of these new taps features a pull-out nozzle and simple single lever operation and sports modern look in chrome or SilkSteel PVD options.

The taps can be used in multi-bowl as well as single-bowl configurations and provide spout reaches of between 174mm to 220mm. The Alpha and Arena retail at £377.81 ($600.6) in Chrome and £409.28 ($650) in SilkSteel, while the Aria retails at £289.66 ($460) in Chrome and £321.15 ($511.6) in SilkSteel.

Franke has also introduced a unique flow restrictor designed to save water in the kitchen. When attached to a Franke kitchen tap, the amount of water is almost halved from six litres per minute in line with regulations, with no loss of performance or power in the flow.

The flow restrictor is a small screw-in aerator which can be retrospectively fitted to a number of popular Franke models.