No kitchen is complete without a sink and no kitchen sink is complete without a tap, but what makes the perfect pairing? With the two products so often purchased as a package it’s an important question, and with so many different styles, materials and finishes to choose from it can be a difficult decision to make.
The sink is not only an essential requirement in any kitchen, along with the mixertap it can help shape the entire room’s design as it can be chosen as a focal point and centre-piece or to blend seamlessly with its environment.
One of the first things to consider is the style of the kitchen overall – something too contemporary may look a little out of place in a country-style property, for example, yet the room may benefit from a traditional style sink with a contemporary tap, for a thoroughly modern twist.
Ceramic is the material of the moment in sink design and epitomises the classic kitchen look while being extremely durable and easy to care for. Ceramic sinks are increasingly being chosen for contemporary properties too. The key to its success, whether chosen for a classic or modern kitchen, is the choice of tap. Traditional style taps can really set the look off and create a striking partnership. Opt for a finish such as forges brass on our Astbury Monobloc to keep things traditional, or shake things up in a modern way with chrome or matt black – the choice really is yours.
Granite is another hugely popular material in kitchen design and again works particularly well for sinks due to its durability. Heat and scratch resistant, Abode granite sinks such as Dune and Matrix SQGR15 have a natural quartz construction and a smooth surface for ease of cleaning. Choose from white, grey or black to complement any kitchen design and team with an elegant single lever mixertap for a contemporary touch that will be on trend for some time to come.
Of course, when it comes to kitchen sinks you can’t go wrong with stainless steel, regardless of the styling elsewhere in the kitchen. The sheer versatility of this material is what makes it such a bestseller and there are several mounting options to choose from to suit individual requirements. Undermounting the sink, for example, creates a high-end look but needn’t carry an expensive price-tag. The Matrix R15 range is a case in point; made from durable 304 grade brushed stainless steel, this sink can be installed undermounted or as a low profile inset. Its deep bowls create a professional impression making this the perfect partner for an industrial-style tap, for a look that is very of the moment.
Why not take a look at our Sink & Tap Packs brochure for inspiration on finding the perfect pairing for your new kitchen? See here.
