Find the perfect sink and tap combination for your kitchen with our round-up of these beautiful materials and designs
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Compact beauty
1 If space is limited, consider an inset sink. ‘A drop-in design results in a more seamless look and means you don’t have to sacrifice worktop space for the sink edges,’ says Alex Main, director at The Main Company. Create a feature with a bronze or gold inset sink, and pair with a tap and hardware in the same finish. The Main Company kitchens start from £25,000.
Historic charm
2 Already having stood the test of time, a reclaimed sink offers exemplary durability and brings rustic charm. When buying a reclaimed sink, seek a reputable supplier and check that the overflow and waste are in good condition. Take the country look further by opting for traditional bib taps rather than a modern mixer design. Hush Kitchens start from £12,000.
Rinse off
3 For utmost versatility, opt for a tap with a pull-out spray, as seen in this space designed by Sims Hilditch, which makes washing pans and cleaning your sink a breeze. A rinser can be integrated into a mixer or installed as a separate hand spray.
Natural grandeur
4 With its beautiful luminosity, a marble sink will be the hero of your kitchen. ‘I cannot think of anything more beautiful than an aged marble sink. I have one in my kitchen, and it has not got a scratch or mark, so as far as I am concerned, they are also practical,’ says Helen Parker, creative director of Devol. Its Milano Penthouse Carrara marble sink costs £3,050.
Effortless elegance
5 Capitalise on the decorative potential of an apron-fronted sink by opting for a fluted design. Sinks such as Shaws of Darwen’s handmade Bowland 800, £1,402, which takes inspiration from the craggy landscape of the Bowland Fells in Lancashire, introduce texture and interest to even the most modest kitchen scheme, without overwhelming the space.
Mixing it up
6 Brass taps bring a traditional air to a kitchen, working well with stone and ceramic sinks. With a classic swan neck and bridge, Perrin & Rowe’s Ionian mixer, £782, has here been paired with its Mini Instant hot water tap, £1,337.
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