Anyone have or had a glass kitchen sink?
Fay Whybrow
8 years ago
We are in the process of fitting a new kitchen and are aiming for the minimalist design (optamistic with 3 kids!)
We have a 90cm induction hob so wish to mirror the sleek design to the sink. The normal ceramic sinks tend to be chunky on the worktop. I love the glass sinks as they sit flat and sleek.
Would like to know how they with hold to family life?
What one did you choose?
We are looking at Villeroy & Boch Timeline 60 as in the picture....
We have a 90cm induction hob so wish to mirror the sleek design to the sink. The normal ceramic sinks tend to be chunky on the worktop. I love the glass sinks as they sit flat and sleek.
Would like to know how they with hold to family life?
What one did you choose?
We are looking at Villeroy & Boch Timeline 60 as in the picture....
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Tim Baber
8 years ago
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8 years agoingabrereton
8 years agoI have found a couple that might fit the bill
Intelligent design features: retractable BLANCOELOSCOPE-F II tap · More Info
Franke Kubus 1.5 Bowl Glass Kitchen Sink · More InfoNo-one seems to truly be able to make a glass kitchen sink - although the cupboard beneath it would need to be tidy
Under counter storage · More InfoCheck out the ideasbook I made for much more silly stuff I found while looking for a glass sink
tamp75
8 years agoHi, i was going to go for a Franke fragranite sink but supplier let me down with late delivery so had to make quick decision (due to worktop templating) to replace it so I went for the Rangemaster Nevada which looks similar to the V & B but think will sit higher off the worktop (not yet fitted). Other photo is a Clearwater sink I'd looked at but couldn't find reviews for. B & q do a black glass Franke sink but not a white one but these reviews weren't great. http://www.diy.com/departments/franke-kubus-15-bowl-black-polished-toughened-glass-stainless-steel-15-kitchen-sink/54182_BQ.prd
tamp75
8 years agoSorry, 2nd photo didn't post. This is the Clearwater glass one. Other concern was glass colour. I have a white glass induction hob which is actually very pale grey/ blue tinge & didn't want the white glass sink to be a different colour white. At least with ceramic it's a definite white.
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