How to choose the color of your kitchen sink?

Color selection rules

The sink belongs to the final details of the kitchen design. This means that its color and material are chosen last, when the wall decoration and furniture set have already been determined.

• Colored sinks are more suitable for modern stylistic trends. Red can be combined with a hi-tech brick wall, and yellow can be used to reflect the vibrant colors of pop art. But green or blue will, by the way, complement the Provence.
• The tone must be matched to the color of appliances, kitchen facades or an apron.
• The sink and the tap must match each other in style and range.
• When choosing, it is also worth considering the practicality and soiling of the color, for example, if you have a dishwasher, you will use a dishwasher less often.

What should be the color of the sink?

• Table top... The shade of the sink can be matched to the color of the countertop or a few shades lighter or darker. It can also act as a bright accent, visibly standing out against the background of the work surface. Consider a combination of a white top and a red sink, or a black stone countertop and a contrasting white sink.
• Kitchen set... The white fronts of the cabinets will be in harmony with the snow-white coating of the sink against the background of a brown or black countertop. The blue fronts and sink will match the white work surface. The green-white doors of the drawers in a checkerboard pattern allow you to install both green and light green. It is also worth considering the shades of the eating area.
• The general color scheme of the kitchen... The main rule that most designers use is the concept of three colors. More will already create an atmosphere of clutter and chaos. Define 3 base shades in a 60:30:10 mix. For example, if the walls of the kitchen are painted white, pick up similar appliances and plumbing fixtures, equip brown facades and a dining area, and dilute everything with bright light green textiles as 10 percent. The color of the sink should be in harmony with all interior details: fabric surfaces, kitchen sets (facades and countertops), decor, wall, ceiling and floor decoration.
• Technics... Matching kitchen appliances and sinks in one color creates a complete, unobtrusive picture. The most common option is a metal or white surface. A light refrigerator, light mixer, a similar kettle and food processor will breathe cleanliness and freshness into the kitchen. A gray metallic tone can create a full-fledged high-tech, loft, minimalism or modern. Although the technique and sink in blue, plum, yellow will also create an unusual atmosphere, but choosing the same tone for all the components is not an easy task.

We take into account the practicality

In the case of colored sinks, it is better to prefer the one where the colorant is added to the very structure of the material.This will guarantee that the color will remain for many years, it will not be spoiled by grease and mud sprays and, in the event of chips, restoration is possible.

What colors of sinks are popular now?

Products made of quartz sand or marble chips and colorant make it possible to obtain any desired shade, unchanged for at least 30 years of use.

The colors of natural stone sinks were created by nature itself: coal black, gray, beige, bright yellow, green, their combinations and inclusions.

Stainless steel is one of the most popular materials; titanium spraying allows you to obtain, in addition to steel-gray, bronze, copper and brass tones.

Ceramic products do not limit the designer's imagination and are presented in all possible color directions.

Despite the listed variety, traditional shades remain popular: white, gray, metallic. They are versatile colors, they are suitable for the formation of any style and perfectly combine with the entire color spectrum.

What new colors have appeared on the market?

Graphite... Graphite is a dark, black, charcoal tone that looks laconic and sophisticated. He came to replace the classic metallic. It is a versatile sink color that will complement any décor style. Brutal and austere, it is suitable for creating minimalism, hi-tech, vintage, modern and even fits into a classic interior. This is an unobtrusive element, but not easily soiled and practical. For such a sink, it is better to order an expensive and functional mixer, a stone or solid wood countertop, or a dark tile for finishing an apron.

Frost... The frost-colored sink looks neat and fresh. Combines with gray, black, brown countertops. Suitable for creating a classic interior style. A less easily soiled option will be a frost-colored sink if it is covered with a European gelcoat. Looks especially harmonious with a white mixer.

Topaz... Delicate, uniform, light beige and cream shade is universal and suitable for the formation of any stylistic direction. The sink seems to be the lightest and most fragile against the background of a rough countertop. This is ideal for classic interiors, Provence or country. Combines with milky, beige or brown countertops, for a variety of interior decor can be diluted with dark contrasting shades. In harmony with chrome and snow-white fittings.