Kitchen sink colour

7 years ago

Hi :)
So, the kitchen is going to be a dark brown colour with dark brown countertop and light wall tiles, something like the picture below.
But I am not sure for the sink. I am sure I want a granite one, which has the drainer with it as well.
However I'm not sure if it should be dark brown as well or beige.

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Sara Slade Interiors

7 years ago

Hi there,

If you go with a granite/quartz worktop you can cut out the hole for the sink and under-mount a stainless steel sink. The quartz can have the drainage channels added when you place your order. The problem with a dark brown or beige sink is they can often stain and after a few years, really can show their age.

I hope this helps?

Sara

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7 years ago
I actually prefer the ones where they have space for stuff to dry and it seems that over here they are the most famous. As for the stains, my mum has had hers for about 9yrs and still lookin good so I'm feeling pretty optimistic :)
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Sara Slade Interiors
7 years ago
You can buy double sinks, or sinks with the extra space for storing those extra bits and bobs The benefit of the stainless steel is it works with any work surface and naturally takes on the colours within the room - especially as most modern Kitchens have stainless steel running throughout such as on the oven, hob etc. You would have to choose carefully if you are going for colour to make sure the two items work together.

If you are really keen on going down the coloured route, I would opt for the darker colour as the beige colour against the dark granite/quartz could look a little odd.

:-)
Aby
Original Author
7 years ago
The fridge and oven are going to be stainless steel as I feel that white would be too bright and black to dim. But I really don't like stainless sink and hob. I was actually thinking if it would be a good idea to get a black glass hob on top of a dark top as I think it wouldn't grab much attention. But I kind of feel that it would be weird to have stainless, dark brown and black appliances. All these colours are stressing me out
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Sara Slade Interiors
7 years ago
Those thoughts you are having were my initial concern with going for a coloured sink. The Stainless Steel would still be my top choice, if it is under-mounted your eye won't be drawn to it and instead your eye will be looking at the beautiful Kitchen rather than a sink!
Good luck with your project, I am sure you will make the right choice!
jackiep3
6 years ago
I have black granite worktops and an undermount stainless steel sink, looks fine and so easy to clean. To be fair my hob and all the switches are chrome, I love it. Just had three black pendant lights put in over the breakfast bar, perfect. Go and look around kitchen shops, granite showrooms and any catalogues you can lay your hands on and see what they have done. It really does help.
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Sarah Wright Kitchens
6 years ago
Hi,

If you're going for a black glass hob, why not do the same for the sink, go for black glass?

Good luck deciding!
Barbara Mitchell
6 years ago
Do you really want to spend time polishing a granite sink ? It would probably be very square cut so just think about getting the corners properly clean . I think it could dull very quickly . Granite is not forgiving should you drop a precious piece of china so you'll end up using a bowl , unhygienic & spoil the sleek look of your kitchen . There is " Corian" looks like granite but is a manufactured product might be worth a look .
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6 years ago
Hi Abigail,

if you really want a granite sink you should go with it and trust your instincts. Keep it simple and in the same colour so that it blends in with the worktops. Although I have to agree with Sarah, a stainless steel undermount would be my choice. The Quartz or Granite covers the edges so that you only see the inside of the bowl and with the drainer grooves cut in it gives a very smart streamlined finish.

I understand your frustration with all the 'colours'. Have you thought of integrating your fridge & freezer which would then blend into your kitchen rather than being an additional focal point? It is a more expensive option and may mean reducing the sizes of some of the other units, but can give really pleasing results.

You can then have just the stainless hob which together with chrome switches and tap will look great. Definitely go with lighter tiles to complement the darkness of the units and worktop.

Good luck with whatever you finally decide on. I'm attaching a couple of photos of Kitchens I've recently completed - 1 with a large free standing fridge/Freezer and the other with integrated - hope this helps & all the very best.
Aby
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks a lot. I like the idea a lot but wouldn't an integrated drainer make it look modern? As I'm going for a Traditional look.
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User
6 years ago
Integrated drainer? Integrated fridge and freezer take the same appearance as that of your kitchen units - so although they become streamlined they have the same finish keeping your kitchen looking traditional - just hidden away.

An undermount sink in stainless steel is mostly hidden away by the quartz or granite - and the cost of a stainless steel undermount is significantly cheaper -another photo for you - although this is a one and a half bowl - but you can see the drainer grooves. A good fitter can do this with ease:
Again, whichever way you go - I hope you enjoy your new kitchen. X
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Day & Co Construction
6 years ago
Presumably by "granite sink" you mean the man made Silgranite type in an inset style which can be used with work tops that are not solid, ir laminate? as opposed to an under mounted bowl that can only be used with solid surfaces as the cut edge is showing... in that case I would go for the Brown as opposed to cream, I think it would look more seamless and classy, also more practical, I know the light colours are not meant to stain but that would be my concern! If you do go for more expensive solid work surfaces then I would take advantage of that and have an undermiunt, and I think these may also be available in Silgranite material and have drainage grooves routered in but with a recessed surround as this prevents water going the wrong way.
Aby
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes that was my issue. However this week we will be looking at granite tops and would probably opt for the undermount
Barbara Mitchell
6 years ago
Are you within Hants / Wilts area I can recommend a granite supplier .
Aby
Original Author
6 years ago
I'm from Europe haha thanks anway
rebeccafomina
6 years ago
I have a brown granite sink that I bought to blend in with my brown laminate. I regret it. It is a Blanco sink that was guaranteed against stains. Guess what, it stained! Stained from coffee and tea and also gets white marks when dry. Despite meticulous care to maintain it. Its blends very well with the kitchen and noone other than me notices the problems, but I don't like that. My friend has snow white corian counter and sink and it hasn't stained after 1 years so far. My sink stained quickly. My kitchen is about 4 year old now.
Barbara Mitchell
6 years ago
Hi Abigail , Not near enough for a trip to " Landford Stone " then . One of the best .
leannethomas
6 years ago
Hi Abigail, we have a dark brown kitchen with dark brown dekton worktops. Our sink is stainless steel and built underneath. It looks great although you don't see it when you look at the kitchen. Good luck
Norren Bird
6 years ago
Hi Abigail, have a look at Franke UK. We manufacture a range of coloured sinks in Fragranite, which is a granite, quartz and silicon compound, or Tectonite, which is a hard-wearing synthetic. Both have excellent colour-fastness and stain resistance and come in a variety of styles and colours. If you have hard water you will still see limescale build-up which is easily managed but less visible on stainless steel. Good luck!
Barbara Mitchell
6 years ago
Abigail , if you really want " traditional " why don't you look at " butler sinks " they make more of a statement in your kitchen , extremely easy to keep clean and will last a lifetime . You may of course have made your decision now , hope you are pleased with the result .

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