New Trends in Kitchen Designs

Kitchen Sink Trends Worth Knowing About

The kitchen sink is one of the most used fixtures in any renovation and one of the most overlooked when it comes to design decisions. Most people spend time choosing their tapware and benchtop, then pick a sink that fits the budget. But the sink has a bigger impact on how the kitchen looks and functions than most people expect.

Here is what we are seeing in kitchens we renovate across Sydney.

Butler Sinks Are Staying

The butler sink, also called an apron-front or farmhouse sink, became popular a few years ago and has not gone away. The deep single basin in fireclay or ceramic sits proud of the cabinet and becomes a feature in the kitchen. It works in classic shaker kitchens and in more contemporary spaces too. We stock a range of fireclay butler sinks in white and matte black, in single and double basin configurations.

Double Basins for Busy Kitchens

In family homes where the kitchen does serious work, a double basin makes a lot of sense. You can soak on one side and prep on the other without moving things around. Our double kitchen sinks come in ribbed and smooth finishes at 840mm wide, which suits most standard kitchen runs.

Matte Black is Holding

Matte black tapware has been popular for several years and clients are still choosing it. It works particularly well against a white ceramic sink or a light stone benchtop. The key is consistency: match the tapware finish to door handles and other hardware in the kitchen.

Undermount vs Topmount

Undermount sinks sit below the benchtop, giving a cleaner look and making it easier to wipe the bench directly into the sink. Topmount sinks are generally cheaper and easier to replace. If you are tiling or using a stone benchtop, undermount is worth the extra cost for the cleaner finish. If you have a laminate benchtop, topmount is usually the practical choice.

Integrated Draining Grooves

A number of our stone benchtop suppliers now offer benchtops with a subtle drainage groove cut directly into the stone beside the sink. It is a small detail but it solves the problem of water sitting on the benchtop and avoids the need for a separate draining rack entirely.

If you are planning a kitchen renovation and are not sure which sink suits your layout and style, come into our showroom or get in touch and we can walk you through the options.