One of the many considerations when designing your dream kitchen is thinking about the fixtures you will include and how they will work with and compliment your overall design. Aesthetics will play a part in these choices as will how you utilise the space and your own personal needs.
Essential inclusions such as sinks, and tapware can be daunting to choose as they come with several considerations. Whilst decisions can sometimes be limited by space and functionality in a space it often just comes down to personal choice and the way that we like to or are used to using our kitchen.
Take the time to think about what you like in your current kitchen and what you don’t. Water efficient taps/mixers, a double or single sink, draining board, garbage disposal, water purifier, instantaneous boiling water on tap and soap dispensers are all things to consider including.
Materiality is also important and again will be guided by the way that you use the kitchen. Sinks for example come in several finishes – some more durable than others and some better suited to less delicate treatment than others. Ceramic farmhouse style sinks look amazing but do require more care than a stainless-steel option. Whilst they won’t dent, they can chip or crack which will then compromise the colour around the affected area. Does the sink that you have chosen accommodate your largest pot? Making sure that the size is adequate is as important as the finish as it needs to be practical as well as beautiful. Do you want an undermount, top mount or flush mount sink and what are the differences?
It is also important to get some input from your kitchen designer on the items that you are considering as sometimes there are limitations with bench widths for sinks and the inclusion of fixtures such as instantaneous boiling water systems and garbage disposals. These limitations may mean that you must alter the design or the choice of fixtures.
The following article from Build provides some additional tips for choosing your sinks and taps - https://build.com.au/how-choose-kitchen-sinks-and-taps