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16 Sink Designs for Kitchens of All Kinds
If you've chosen everything except the kitchen sink for your new or renovated masterpiece, read on
Deciding on this most important element of the kitchen should not be rushed. It is, after all, where you will spend a significant amount of precious time. If it’s less than perfect for your space, you’ll rue the day you made that less-than-perfect choice. Thinking about your kitchen habits ahead of time will help you to buy with your head, not just your heart.
These ideas will bring some wisdom to the decision-making process.
These ideas will bring some wisdom to the decision-making process.
2. Cutting edge
The sharp angles of this two-bowl under mount sink are hard to resist. This option would work well in just about any style of kitchen.
The sharp angles of this two-bowl under mount sink are hard to resist. This option would work well in just about any style of kitchen.
3. Easy clean
Can you imagine the joy in wiping this bench top clean? A swift flick of the wrist and into the under mount sink it all goes. A striking, streamlined option.
Can you imagine the joy in wiping this bench top clean? A swift flick of the wrist and into the under mount sink it all goes. A striking, streamlined option.
4. What a beauty
Stainless steel is a practical material for a kitchen sink, but this restored 1920s version makes it work even harder by injecting an added dose of charm.
Stainless steel is a practical material for a kitchen sink, but this restored 1920s version makes it work even harder by injecting an added dose of charm.
5. Hard to top
An additional sink never goes astray and this dream kitchen is both user-friendly and flat-out fabulous with a round, under mount sink set into the island.
An additional sink never goes astray and this dream kitchen is both user-friendly and flat-out fabulous with a round, under mount sink set into the island.
6. Schoolhouse rock
This quirky enamelled cast-iron sink was found in the basement of an old house and re-used. A sink like this can add real character to a kitchen trying to recapture the lovely look of days gone by.
This quirky enamelled cast-iron sink was found in the basement of an old house and re-used. A sink like this can add real character to a kitchen trying to recapture the lovely look of days gone by.
7. Sink centrepiece
You’ll never be far from the sink in this kitchen. This extraordinary take on the popular island bench could well turn into a trend.
You’ll never be far from the sink in this kitchen. This extraordinary take on the popular island bench could well turn into a trend.
8. History repeats
The enduring appeal of the apron sink is enhanced here with that beautiful tap ware. If old-world elegance is what you seek, this could be just the thing.
The enduring appeal of the apron sink is enhanced here with that beautiful tap ware. If old-world elegance is what you seek, this could be just the thing.
9. Problem solver
This variation on the farmhouse sink is just as appealing. For those wanting a sink in this style but hoping to avoid cutting into the bench top and lower cabinets during its installation, this could be the solution.
Wondering what’s the best material for kitchen cabinets?
This variation on the farmhouse sink is just as appealing. For those wanting a sink in this style but hoping to avoid cutting into the bench top and lower cabinets during its installation, this could be the solution.
Wondering what’s the best material for kitchen cabinets?
10. Valuable void
Who needs under-sink cabinets when a sink such as this one can add so much appeal? Add some stylish bins for rubbish and recycling underneath instead, and the space is far from wasted.
Who needs under-sink cabinets when a sink such as this one can add so much appeal? Add some stylish bins for rubbish and recycling underneath instead, and the space is far from wasted.
11. Decorative detail
If you like the idea of adding a touch of romance to your kitchen, put this pretty butler’s sink on your shortlist.
If you like the idea of adding a touch of romance to your kitchen, put this pretty butler’s sink on your shortlist.
12. Trendsetter
This show-stopping apron sink is a good example of using fashionable kitchen elements to your advantage. What would this sink choice say about you? Adventurous forward-thinker with up-to-the-minute style? Absolutely.
This show-stopping apron sink is a good example of using fashionable kitchen elements to your advantage. What would this sink choice say about you? Adventurous forward-thinker with up-to-the-minute style? Absolutely.
13. Sumptuous lines
There’s something so touchable about this shapely sink, and it’s a good example of thinking beyond the expected when it comes to kitchen design.
There’s something so touchable about this shapely sink, and it’s a good example of thinking beyond the expected when it comes to kitchen design.
14. Practical magic
There’s nothing wrong with sticking with what works best for you when it comes to kitchen sinks. This light-filled kitchen is terrific, and the choice of a top-mount sink takes nothing away from its good looks.
There’s nothing wrong with sticking with what works best for you when it comes to kitchen sinks. This light-filled kitchen is terrific, and the choice of a top-mount sink takes nothing away from its good looks.
15. Above expectations
The battered copper used on this Belfast sink is an option for those wanting something out of the ordinary to bring some warmth and soul to their kitchen.
The battered copper used on this Belfast sink is an option for those wanting something out of the ordinary to bring some warmth and soul to their kitchen.
16. Corner the market
The corner sink is a practical solution in many kitchens where storage or bench space is tight. Brilliant.
Read more:
6 Ingenious Storage Solutions for Kitchen Under-Sink Areas
Tell us:
What is your favourite sink design? Let us know in the Comments below.
The corner sink is a practical solution in many kitchens where storage or bench space is tight. Brilliant.
Read more:
6 Ingenious Storage Solutions for Kitchen Under-Sink Areas
Tell us:
What is your favourite sink design? Let us know in the Comments below.
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