If the kitchen is the “heart” of the home, then water is the blood. From prep to service to cleanup, very few kitchen tasks can happen without the involvement of water. It follows, then, that kitchen sinks can be thought of as the atria, and as such are the sites of a great deal of thoughtful industry innovation.
The ways every homeowner and their family use the kitchen sink in day-to-day life are as varied as their personalities, and wisely, many manufacturers have made customization and the individual user experience high priorities. There is high demand for a workstation experience with integrated faucets and accessories that can be personalized to make all kitchen tasks more efficient.
In addition to user experience, user style is also paramount. While the classics remain steadfast in their popularity – neutral-toned fireclay comes to mind – post-COVID consumers place high value on creating a space that reflects them and their individual flair, which has opened the door for surprising colors and finishes.
Following is a selection of other trends in kitchen sinks:
- Color has moved beyond stainless and white into bolder options, including fireclay in colors such as green and blue, as well as hammered copper, brass and other metal finishes.
- Vintage finishes are also being resurrected, with biscuit tones seeing a resurgence.
- Undermount fireclay sinks are trending, especially those with triple-ledge designs that can accommodate cutting boards and other functional accessories.
- Size does matter, consumers say – many want a sink basin as big as they can reasonably fit into their space.
Kohler Co. began its 150th year with the Heritage Colors campaign, paying homage to a movement within the Kohler design legacy and its introduction of vibrant, colorful products that began …
Commemorating its 100th anniversary, BLANCO has introduced INTEOS — a workstation sink system designed to transform the kitchen experience, notes the firm. The workstation sink system includes adaptable accessories that …
In collaboration with Studio Dearborn, Nantucket Sinks offers The Steppe Sink, a rustic hand-hammered copper two-tiered fixture. The Steppe’s innovative design features a full-depth basin plus a lowered platform and …
A new handcrafted undermount Workstation Sink has joined the lineup from MSI. Made of 16-gauge stainless steel with a satin finish, the single-bowl sink comes with a suite of accessories, …
Karran’s undermount QU-710 sink, shown in white, is crafted from a durable quartz composite material. Its elegant matte finish is luxurious to the touch and easy to clean and care …
This UPC-Certified Apron-front/Farmhouse single-bowl sink from Hardware Resources is hand-made from 16-gauge stainless steel. The large single bowl features 15-degree radius corners that accommodate pots and pans of all sizes. …
The Galley, category creator of the kitchen workstation, offers the Ideal Workstation sink. Made in the U.S., the complete culinary system is a place where the user can prepare, cook, …
The gold Adelphia Single-Bowl Apron-Front Sink kit from Barclay Products is a luxurious addition to its stainless steel sink collection. Fashioned from 16-gauge solid stainless steel, the sink is coated …
Now available in a new shade of emerald green, Ruvati’s Fiore workstation sink is handcrafted in Italy by artisans from locally sourced raw clay and fired at extreme temperatures. The …