Many homeowners will switch up their kitchen and spend most renovation cost on the kitchen compared to other parts of your house. While this doesn’t sound like the most exciting renovation project, it is a low-lift fix that will benefit your cooking and dishwashing routine in the long run. Maybe your kitchen has seen a handful of new gadgets and appliances that support your cooking needs, but your sink’s design should reflect what you do once the pots and pans pile up. Do you load everything into the dishwasher? Or do you love the rhythm of hand-washing and drying dishes? No matter what your preference is, we borrowed experts opinion to share the top kitchen designs that will inspire you to rethink that after meal routine.
Once you’re set with a sink and countertop, learn more about the kitchen trends you can bring to your home in 2024.
1.Work Station Kitchen
Prepare to roll up your sleeves! We are seeing a rise in workstation sinks in smaller kitchens that maximize space, while also speeding up productivity and clean up time through the integration of colanders and cutting boards. This trend of increased flexibility and functionality at the sink will expand into the future.
Benefits of a Workstation Sink:
– Allows you to work directly over your sink to contain mess.
– Modular setup allows for multiple functions (drying rack, chopping, or colander).
– Perfect for extending counters in smaller kitchens
– Limits cross-contamination for sanitary meal prep.
2. Dual Sink
A large and small compartment kitchen sink has two separate compartments: a large one for food preparation and drainage and a smaller one for storing dishes or other items. It can be used to design or remodel any kitchen, providing an efficient way of separating tasks while allowing easy access to both sections.
3. Single bowl sink
Holding onto the nostalgia of a double bowl sink? Your dishwasher isn’t! For the hostess who entertains guests regularly, deep single-bowl sinks are great for kitchen items that can’t fit into the dishwasher. A single bowl sink offers more counter space and extra room in the sink to clean huge pots and pans.
Benefits of Single-Bowl Sinks
– Thoughtful option for small-space kitchens.
– Easier to soak pots and pans.
– Cost-efficient upgrade and simple installation process.
– Available in deep basin options—you can conceal dishes waiting to be washed.
4.Alternative material for kitchen counter top
Sintered vs Quartz stone kitchen countertop
It always a constant debate between sintered stone and quartz stone for kitchen countertop material selection. Depending on your renovation budget, your usage and design choices in the kitchen. The following are the key comparison points :
1.Composition
While the composition differs from brand to brand, sintered stone surfaces essentially comprise natural quartz stone as well as minerals and raw materials commonly used to make porcelain and glass surfaces. These are then fused together at a very high temperature. Quartz, on the other hand, is a blend of natural quartz stone, resins and other pigments, compacted together under intense vibration and pressure.
2.Durability
Both quartz and sintered stone are water resistant, which essentially means that the individual grains are so tightly packed that it bars water from seeping through. That means it’s really, really easy to clean – all you need is a wipe down with a damp cloth, and voila! Your surfaces are clean once again. Plus, this also means that they’re naturally antimicrobial, which prevents bacteria and viruses from festering.
Quartz surfaces may discolour and turn yellow (if it’s white) or greyish (if it’s a darker colour) when left exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time e.g. 6 months. This is because of quartz’s high resin content. In contrast, sintered stone is unlikely to have any discolouration during the same period. As such, the latter is suitable for outdoor use.
3.Cost
Across the brands, premium quartz colours have a similar price range to sintered stone, which is about S$230 psf. There are however lower-end quartz designs that can go for around S$90 psf.
Black granite kitchen sinks are popular due to their durable and stain-resistant properties. They are made of composite material, which is composed of marble and other materials such as quartz, glass, resin, or silicone. The matte black finish provides high contrast against bright white kitchen interiors, while the glossy marble backsplash adds some elegance to the overall look.
Basic white sink with polished fixtures
A basic white sink with polished fixtures can be made of white marble and features chrome faucets and matching marble countertops.
Classic cast iron
A classic cast iron kitchen sink is a great idea for design and remodelling due to its timeless elegance, durability, and heat-retaining properties. Cast iron sinks have been popular for centuries because of their durability and ability to retain heat, making them an ideal choice for modern kitchens. They also add a nostalgic note to any modern kitchen with their classic look.
Black-on-marble
The black-on-marble kitchen sink idea uses a matte black kitchen faucet or other black accessories to complement the streaks in the marble countertop. This creates an eye-catching contrast between the two materials while maintaining a cohesive look.
To conclude, combination of different components and functionality of each surface makes the kitchen an ideal space for cooking and socializing.
