Sink is often neglected when planning the kitchen, even though it is actually in constant use. Now it all depends on you that either make daily washing up and cleaning the sink a hassle – or make both easier and nicer. I have put together 8 practical ideas for everything to do with the kitchen sink for you here.
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1. Sink inserted at an angle for more space
With a sink in the corner of the worktop, freedom of movement is usually restricted. In this kitchen, a custom-made sloping worktop increases the angle – and thus creates a little more space in front of the sink. This means that the very generously sized stainless steel sink (practical for washing large pans and pots) is easily accessible.
2. Practical holders for dishwashing brushes, sponges, etc.
They leave unsightly water stains on the work surface, they get in the way in the sink and make a mess – so where should you put your sponge, dishwashing brush and cloth?
Small stainless steel holders provide a practical service in this sink. They ensure order, allow sponges to dry hygienically, but are hardly noticeable in the stainless steel sink due to their material. Such sponge holders and dishwashing brush holders can be purchased separately. Many are attached with a suction cup, others with a magnet.
3. Black sink against unsightly tea and coffee stains
I have the right recipe against dark tar edges: with a black base in the white sink, the stains are not constantly visible. I suggest you to use HI-MACS, a solid-colored solid surface material, for the sink, work surface and backlit back wall, which should be glued together to create a seamless look.
4. Aesthetic detail: Tone-on-tone copper sink with fittings & accessories
The sink should not only be practical, but also beautiful: these two copper sinks appear as part of an ensemble in a Swedish kitchen designed by Design . Not only do they fit the Scandinavian style; the material is also echoed in many other kitchen details – such as the fixtures, hanging storage, copper pans and even the faucets. The reddish shimmer goes wonderfully with the cool mint color of the cabinets.
Copper sinks develop a patina over time, but the antibacterial material is very hygienic and an interesting alternative to stainless steel or ceramic.
5. Drainage grooves in the seamless worktop
You can wipe liquids into the sink in the kitchen from both sides. The drainage grooves are incorporated directly into the soapstone work surface – not only practical as a draining surface for dishes, but also for cleaning the work surface: with one wipe, everything ends up directly in the sink instead of getting caught on the edges of a basin lying on it.
6. Concrete sink with integrated draining slant
If the entire draining surface was slightly slanted towards the basin; Additional grooves allow the water to drain even faster. Since concrete worktops are usually made to measure and cast anyway, practical extras can be integrated relatively easily.
7. Half-height separation of the basins to prevent flooding
A common problem with double sinks: when washing larger pots or long-handled pans, the water runs over the middle bar and quickly spreads over the entire edge of the sink. That’s why some manufacturers offer double sinks with a partition that’s only half-height. They offer the convenience of a double sink, but also – for example when washing large, long-handled pans – as much freedom of movement as a single oversized sink.
8. A colander that fits the sink
Anyone who has ever wanted to wash fruit in a small sink with a large round sieve knows this: it splashes and clatters and afterwards you have to spend a while wiping the area dry.
Washing up is made more convenient with a strainer with rubber edges that is adapted to the sink and is hung in the sink. The vegetables can remain in the sieve for a while to drain, excess water ends up directly in the drain – and normal kitchen operations continue as usual in the other sink.
I hope these practical sink ideas are helpful for you. Don’t forget to share it with your friends.
