Four modern kitchen sink design tips
At first glance, kitchen sinks may seem like exclusively functional items. However, as the kitchen has moved from a purely practical space into a central hub for our family and social lives, a lot of thought has gone into the design aesthetics of the features within it, including kitchen sinks.
So, if you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen sink, how do you go about selecting a product that’s modern and aligns with the latest design trends?
Modern kitchen sink design tips
1. Double up
An interior design trend throughout homes in 2023 is the desire to marry style with substance. In other words, functionality combined with aesthetics beats aesthetics alone.
One of the best ways to apply this theme to your kitchen sink design is to go for a double bowl. Double bowl kitchen sinks, like Abey’s elegant Lucia Double Bowl, allow you to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously – for example doing the dishes in one while preparing food in the other. It will also mean no more dirty dishes stacked up on the counter top, and allows you to wash larger items with ease.
The Lucia Double Bowl also ticks the box for another modern sink design feature, which is a focus on circular shapes. Of course, you could fully embrace circularity with a product like the Schock Euro Round Bowl Alpina, but as the Lucia Double Bowl is characterised by its large circular plug holes, this product serves double-design duty.
2. Choose textural finishes
Textured countertops, wall tiles and floors are definitely in at the moment. And this trend can easily be extended to your kitchen sink. For example, the sophisticated stony surface finish of the Schock Double Bowl Undermount Stone was created using Schock’s premium patented CRISTADUR material, making it both stylish and highly durable. What’s more, this sink comes in a range of colours, ranging from Onyx to Croma, meaning it will fit seamlessly into your overall kitchen design.
3. Add a splash of rustic charm
Another trend taking Australian kitchens by storm is the return of the classy vintage style. Hopping on this trend will let you give your kitchen that cosy country, yet polished feel, putting it at the centre of your home.
As well as emphasising wood in your kitchen counters, one of the best ways to achieve a rustic farm kitchen aesthetic is by selecting an artisan copper finish for your sink. These units make a great centrepiece for your kitchen, adding plenty of character and warmth.
Products like the BS1 Bar Sink Artisan Copper combine all of these benefits with a stainless steel base, making it heat and stain resistant and easy to clean.
4. Break up the surrounding colours with white
If you’ve been reading articles about broader kitchen design trends for 2023, you may have seen that mixing and matching a varied selection of colours is in favour for Australian kitchens this year. However, so are starker contrasts, and one way you can easily break up the overall colour palette of your kitchen is to place a pristine white sink amongst the surrounding colour tones.
With so many options for selecting a modern kitchen sink, we hope this article has got your kitchen design juices flowing. For more help with selecting the perfect kitchen sink, or for any further information on any of the tips in this article, get in touch with the friendly team at Abey Australia today. Or check out your local Abey Australia selection gallery to explore our kitchen sink range.
