What type of kitchen sink is best? It’s an important question we’re asked when planning bespoke kitchen designs. For while dishwashers have revolutionised the way we clean up, every luxury kitchen design still needs a kitchen sink – or two. Whether you want a kitchen sink for washing bulky pots and pans, delicate glassware or rinsing fruit and veggies, there is a kitchen sink design for you. But the choice can seem overwhelming. What material should you choose? What size of kitchen sink do I need? And what colour works best? Yes details count and your choice of kitchen sink can have a surprisingly big impact on the rest of your space. Every kitchen sink needs to look good and perform fantastically.

Together we can choose the best kitchen sink to elevate your bespoke kitchen design into a space you’ll love using every day.

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What size of kitchen sink do I need?

Should I opt for a single bowl or double kitchen sink? The size of your kitchen sink is a key detail to figure out from the start. Get it wrong and your kitchen won’t perform as you’d like – plus it can be costly and messy to put right. Both single and double bowl kitchen sinks are available with or without a draining board. So look at how much space you have and how you plan to use your kitchen sink. Square, single bowls are neat and chic for smaller bespoke kitchens and work incredibly well as a second sink in a utility room. For larger kitchens, fitting two single kitchen sinks in different zones (especially one on a bespoke kitchen island) is a great way to bump up flexibility. And if you have room, extra-wide kitchen sink designs are a boon for soaking baking trays and cleaning big pans. But what about a 1.5 bowl or double kitchen sink? These are super popular for busy family kitchens as you can rinse and use the tap while the other bowl is in use. Our Roundhouse design team will cover every detail of your bespoke kitchen design so you get the luxury kitchen of your dreams.

Kitchen sink material

From copper and concrete to stainless steel and marble, what’s the best material for kitchen sinks? This depends on several factors including budget, kitchen style and how you plan to use your kitchen sink. Stainless steel sinks are the chef’s choice: tough, hygienic, good-looking and able to withstand high temperatures. But engineered quartz kitchen sinks (made from a mix of ingredients that look like stone) are super slick and durable too. They are a top pick if you want a black or white kitchen sink – but don’t want the maintenance issues of real stone. If you love classic kitchen design, a chunky Belfast sink in glazed ceramic is timeless and beautiful. Copper kitchens sinks are warm, authentic and naturally antibacterial but will develop a patina over time which might not appeal to everyone. As an alternative, how about a kitchen sink with a metallic PVD coating? In shiny gold, copper and brass, these kitchen sinks are durable and corrosion resistant and packed with luxe looks to match your designer kitchen.

Kitchen sink design and fit

Rectangular kitchen sinks are the most popular shape: practical workhorses that are easy to fit. But circle kitchen sink designs are a brilliant style tool for breaking up the graphic lines of a minimalist kitchen. And they embrace today’s kitchen trend for curves, arcs and flowing surfaces. For an extra-luxe touch, how about a narrow trough kitchen sink design for keeping your champers on ice? Don’t forget to consider how a kitchen sink is fitted into the worktop too as this will add to the overall look. Undermount kitchen sinks, installed directly underneath a stone or wood surface, are neat and contemporary with no rims to gather dirt. One-piece sinks and worktops crafted from the same material (such as natural stone or composite) blend seamlessly into the décor for a minimalist kitchen mood. But even today’s generation of sit-on kitchen sinks have super-slim profiles that are slick and oh so streamlined.

What about kitchen sink taps?

The right kitchen sink taps should complement your kitchen sink and the overall design tempo of your bespoke kitchen. Remember kitchen sink taps are one of the most hardworking, well used elements of kitchen design so quality and style should go hand in hand. Mixer taps blend hot and cold water into a single spout so you can easily adjust the temperature. But separate pillar taps are spot on for a classic, traditional look especially when wall mounted (which also frees up worktop space!). What about finish? Chrome and nickel kitchen sink taps are timeless but gold and brass pair beautifully with warm timbers and creamy stones. No detail is too small for our design team.

Make an appointment with one of our experts and get the best kitchen sink and taps for your bespoke design.