SINKS & TAPS FEATURE

Carron Phoenix Debut 150 Granite sink in champagne with Opus tap in chrome

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According to the 'Domestic Kitchen Market Report - UK 2017 to 2021 Analysis' by AMA Research, the market is showing a notable shift towards professional installation, with most major suppliers now offering and promoting this service with great value to the install market.

Supporting a growing interest in larger scale kitchens and additional utility room installations across the new build sector, this growth has witnessed improvement in material, design, quality, tech and durability across the kitchen brassware and sinks market.

As improved aesthetics in the kitchen becomes an increasingly important factor to UK homeowners, manufacturers are improving the design and build-quality of their products. Flexibility, durability and ease-of-use are also key requirements, all of which is ensuring that consumers are now purchasing products with a higher retail value.

Luke Shipway, product manager at Caple, agrees and explains “Style and material influence a consumer's choice of sink and, in terms of material, stainless steel is a popular choice due to its durability whereas glass appeals to those who are looking for an ultra modern design, which is different. A consumer will consider how the sink will fit in with the kitchen they are buying and the sink and tap tend to be bought at the same time – the two should 

be bought as a pair to ensure the styles chosen will work together design-wise. Alternative materials such as composite granite are making their mark, partly due to their durability, versatility, health benefits and reasonable pricing.”

Jeanette Ward, Communications Manager at Carron Phoenix has noted "Flushmounted sinks are very on-trend at the moment because they achieve a streamlined aesthetic that gives any kitchen a premium look. They are also very practical as their smooth integration with the worksurface makes them easier to wipe down with no dirt traps. A true flushmounted sink requires specialist templating and fabrication, and a more cost effective way of achieving the look is to go for a low-profile inset sink. This sits just the thickness of the material onto the worksurface and is installed with the straightforward ease of an inset sink with a simple hole cut out.”

"Flushmounted sinks are very on-trend at the moment because they achieve a streamlined aesthetic that gives any kitchen a premium look."

Technological improvements and ergonomic designs also continue to add value to this market sector with sinks being designed as 'food preparation areas' and kitchen taps taking on new functions like providing instant hot water, filtered drinking water and have improved versatility in use. For instance, the Sirino Pull-Out Spray professional tap from Franke combines sophisticated design

The Senator Stainless Steel Sink by Rangemaster

New styles, same great value

Carron Phoenix’s newest range of sinks are designed in a range of styles and colours to suit any style preferences, matching design with functionality. Our latest high powered waste disposal units are the ultimate compliment to any busy working kitchen. Ask your local distributor for details or call us on 0161 436 6280 or visit www.carron.com

Rapid 150 with Pura tap Carronade Elite CE-50

InSinkErator® 3N1 Steaming Hot Water Tap

and added functionality, with a curved contemporary black hose and chrome sprayhead, plus a trigger-action spray. The chef-style tap features a single lever for precision hot and cold water control. The easy-to-operate directional spray function is especially useful for washing and preparing vegetables or filling and rinsing pots. The spout has a reach of 195mm so is ideal for use with multi-bowl sinks.

Denise Iordache, Marketing Manager, Europe and Russia at InSinkErator® talks about the latest trends for kitchen taps: “Steaming hot water taps and food waste disposers are set to continue to grow in popularity as consumers increasingly look for products that will revolutionise their lives, while reducing their carbon footprint. Developments in functionality and design of steaming hot water taps and food waste disposers, have led to a

InSinkErator® Food Waste Disposers and 3N1 Steaming Hot Water Tap

greater consumer interest in the benefits these products offer and the market, as a result, is growing and diversifying year on year. The perception that steaming hot water taps and food waste disposers are pure luxuries is changing as more kitchen designers and house builders are incorporating them, as standard, into new designs.”

"Steaming hot water taps and food waste disposers are set to continue to grow in popularity as consumers increasingly look for products that will revolutionise their lives, while reducing their carbon footprint."

Denise Iordace added,“The continuing reduction of waste in the home is also an on-going necessity. We have come to accept the separation of waste to promote recycling, but it has created the need for several more kitchen bins to keep the waste separate. This is not just highly inconvenient, as most of us are strapped for kitchen and cupboard space, but it is unhygienic and the smell is unpleasant. The food waste disposer offers numerous and often unsung advantages for the modern home – it is the must-have kitchen sink appliance offering practical and convenient benefits.”

Material is also a big topic for the modern homeowner, wanting high quality without perhaps the premium price tag. Steve Corbett, Marketing Manager at CDA gives us his thoughts on the sink market: “Undermount sinks with clean, geometric lines remain a popular option - especially now that solid surfacing is more affordable. Stainless steel is the preferred material for undermounts. Flush fit is a very good alternative for customers who have laminate worktops, giving a leek, slimline look without the danger of moisture migrating into the top.”

Kathryn Lowe, Marketing Manager at Aga Rangemaster agrees “Hard wearing, recyclable, easy to clean and incredibly versatile, stainless steel remains the favourite material for kitchen sink manufacture. The choice in stainless steel products ranges from budget to luxury level so there is something to suit every customer and their kitchen. At the entry level, the single bowl single drainer remains the favoured entry point choice. Further up the market where customers are likely to choose quartz or granite worktops, undermount sinks are preferred by designers who appreciate

Cucina Tube Round Side Lever Kitchen Mixer Tap by Crosswater

the sleek, unbroken lines and integrated look. Flexibility is at the forefront in undermount sink design as different bowl sizes can be combined to suit the design scheme and customers can choose from softly rounded corners or a 10 or 25mm radius that gives a sharp geometric shape accentuated by smart square drainers. Stainless steel is not the only choice for undermounts - designs are also available in our Igneous composite material which is stain, impact and scratch resistant and in traditional ceramic for country kitchens.”

Jeanette Ward, Communications Manager at Carron Phoenix adds “There is also demand for coloured sinks because of the design flexibility they offer, giving consumers the chance to play with colour and texture in the kitchen as a way to give it their own individual stamp. Granite sinks remain a popular choice, particularly in white, black and more organic colours such as beige and grey.”

In terms of material defining the tap market then Fiona Bowyer, Marketing Director at Franke supports the idea of atypical finishes and says “A strong interiors theme currently is the emergence of different materials and finishes in black, bronze, nickel and copper for door ironmongery, bathroom brassware and kitchen taps, as consumers seek ‘newluxury’ or time-worn finishes. These materials are very of-the-moment and we expect they will remain niche in appeal. Also in the ‘new-luxury’ category is solid stainless steel as a tap material and this offers greater design longevity, which is why we are seeing a marked rise in interest for these taps. In design terms, solid stainless steel is a material that speaks the language of premium quality, precision manufacture and high status.”

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CARRON PHOENIX EXTENDS ITS SINK PORTFOLIO WITH A NEW GRANITE SINK AT AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRICE POINT

The Calla 150 granite sink in Polar White

The new Calla 150 inset sink from Carron Phoenix offers the durability and easy maintenance of granite at an entrylevel price point. Its curvaceous bowl, combined with its simple design lines, offers across-the-board appeal for a wide range of kitchen styles.

The easy-to-install Calla is available now in three popular colours of Polar White, Champagne and Jet Black and fits a standard 600mm cabinet. The spacious 362 x 442 x 210mm main bowl size, deep drainer grooves and optional wire basket enhance the functionality of the sink space for a multitude of prepping, cleaning and washing up tasks.

The sink is scratch resistant, temperature resistant to 280°C and won’t stain. As with all Carron Phoenix granite sinks, it features Sanitized® anti-bacterial protection, proven to reduce bacteria and microbe growth by 99%.

The Calla 150 has an RRP inc VAT of just £329 and a single bowl model is also available at £307, offering two granite sinks that will appeal to budget-conscious customers.

The Calla is just one of over 100 sink styles available from Carron Phoenix in granite, stainless steel, ceramic and synthetic, combining beautiful aesthetics with high performance, practicality and value for money.

The company is renowned for the high quality of its granite sinks which are now available in a wider choice of styles, colours and models. So too for stainless steel sinks which include low profile models to reflect the trend for streamlined 

surfaces. Low profile models give a simple inset sink a designer flushmount look at a very affordable price point.

Completing the portfolio are ceramic sinks which offer timelessly classic good looks. Testimony to their quality, all Carron Phoenix sinks are supported by a lifetime guarantee.

Well-designed accessories are available with all sinks to enhance their everyday practicality, and the choice of waste disposal units and waste sorter bins available is centred on an all-round solution that helps make life easier in the kitchen. To complement the sink portfolio, there’s an extensive range of tap styles including instant boiling water, filtered, single lever and dual flow, in a choice of solid stainless steel, chrome or brushed nickel finishes. From classic to contemporary, the tap selection combines real design inspiration and practicality.

Carron Phoenix products guarantee affordably good design and long lasting quality. With a heritage that dates back 250 years, the company continues to this day to offer precision-made products of the highest quality at exceptionally competitive prices, giving customers products they can trust.

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The Calla 150 granite sink in Jet Black