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TAPS AND
BASINS
Kitchen and bathroom basins
by Stienie Greyling
verything including the Kitchen the countertop with the rim resting on the
and Bathroom sink’. counter. They are the easiest to install and
‘E Say goodbye to synthetic while compatible with all the materials are
basins, sinks and vanities in 2023. usually paired with laminate counters.
Colourful sinks will make a major
comeback in 2023. Subtle and Sleek
Whether it is piling up the dirty dishes, An under-mount sink is installed
filling up a pot of water or washing under the countertop, so the sink hangs
veggies before making a salad, a kitchen underneath the counter as opposed Top-mount sink
sink is a very essential household item to sitting on top of it. This creates a
that is worth investing in. continuous flow from the countertop
From stone sinks featuring bold veins into the sink. This installation style is
to glossy metallic finishes, today’s kitchen best suited for solid surface countertop distinctive front which has a vintage vibe
sink trends can work with a range of materials such as granite, soapstone, many homeowners like. For a typical
interior styles. marble or concrete. sink, the basin can be four inches away
Freestanding sinks are coming into from the edge of the countertop, and this
their own more and more, and we will Seamless Style sink can sit a bit beyond the counter line.
certainly see more variety than ever The other popular installation is the Porcelain or ceramic farmhouse sinks,
before in 2023. integrated sink where the countertop has a there are a wealth of colour options to
Kitchen sink trends for 2023 show built-in sink out of the same material. The choose from.
that every part of a home is open to the seamless and contemporary appearance Enhance your daily routine by elevating
different moods currently around. Bold, can make a real style statement. It is also the bathroom with a stylish bathroom
luxurious, rounded, coloured – the best easy to clean, allows for customisation basin. Consider the basin’s shape, colour
creative minds in the world are thinking and looks very luxurious. and whether one like it to be wall-hung,
more about this rather under-utilised yet perched on a countertop or integrated
potential hero piece than ever before. The Farmhouse Sink into a chic vanity unit, then paired with
Built to outlast any kitchen, a farmhouse period bras taps or a modern mixer.
Four perfect kitchen sinks: sink makes a deliberate design statement Colourful basins will make a major
That’s A Drop that will be with you for a long time. come back in 2023. A big trend we are
Also known as self-rimming or top- Many farmhouse sinks are simply seeing in bathrooms are non-traditional,
mount, a drop-in sink fits into a cut-out in single large basins. The difference is their colourful basins. Using a bright colour
Subtle and Sleek Seamless Style
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