yesdigital 09 Jul 2025
Discovery Bronze is a finish that speaks quietly but with presence. Developed by Faucet Strommen and produced in-house at its Kerang works in regional Victoria, this refined bronze tone has become a signature choice across the brand’s leading tapware collections, including Figura, Zero and Chisel.
With a warm, burnished quality and exceptional depth, Discovery Bronze is designed for interiors that prioritise material integrity, tonal balance and enduring appeal. It has become a natural fit for Australian residential architecture, where cohesion across kitchen, bathroom and laundry spaces is increasingly expected.
A Finish Designed for Cohesive Spaces
Interior designers and architects working at the premium end of the residential market are placing greater value on complete fitout solutions. Discovery Bronze responds to this demand by offering a unified finish across an extensive range of products, from handles and shower drops to cabinet pulls and accessories.
This is particularly evident in the Figura collection, which enables a full-suite specification that carries Discovery Bronze across multiple zones without compromising on aesthetic integrity. Its adaptability allows it to complement natural materials such as stone, timber, concrete and brushed metals, making it suitable for both contemporary and classic environments.
Nothing can challenge Zirnium DMF finishes for durability, texture and pure beauty. Direct Molecular Fusion (DMF) is the ultimate architectural finish and unrivaled in the industry. This process carried out at Faucet Strommen’s factory in Australia employs specialised equipment and unique ingredients. Our inhouse engineers have developed the process over years in conjunction with chemists and experts from Europe. This finish is so hard and tough, and created with such robust processes, that it is almost impossible to scratch, displaying attributes that cannot be compared with traditional finishes. In the interests of the environment, we have exploited advances in sub layer application, dry process technology and closed loop recycling to ensure the most sustainable process. Zirnium DMF, like all Faucet Strommen finishes, is backed by the Faucet Strommen 40 year finish warranty.
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Tapware Crafted in Regional Victoria
Making fine fittings at the Faucet Strommen works has become a craft in its own right. For nearly a quarter of a century, the team has worked with brass in its Kerang factory, cutting, machining and forming bars, plates and tubes to create parts that meet exacting standards.
Tapware, showers and bathroom accessories are all made in Australia, with skilled men and women engaged in producing fittings designed for Australia’s most considered architectural projects. Significant investment in technology and techniques continues to support a highly capable and inspired local manufacturing team.
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A Permanent Feature of the Material Library
Discovery Bronze is not a seasonal finish or a short-term trend. It is a permanent part of Faucet Strommen’s material offering, selected by leading designers for its sophistication and its ability to bring warmth and character to highly curated spaces.
Whether featured in the streamlined form of a Zero basin mixer or the sculptural profile of a Figura ceiling shower, it allows tapware to contribute meaningfully to the architectural palette, not just as a functional element, but as a refined design feature.
The Future of Bronze Tapware in Australia
As interest in bronze tapware continues to grow, Discovery Bronze remains at the forefront due to its nuanced tone, engineered longevity and provenance. For architects and interior designers seeking a finish that supports continuity, warmth and elevated detail, it stands out as a defining choice in the Australian market.