4 of the best types of kitchen sinks for stone worktops
If you’re installing a premium quality stone worktop in your kitchen, it’s only right that you choose a top-notch sink to go with it.
You won’t want to replace a worn-out sink later down the line when your worktop still has years of life left in it. And you don’t want to ruin the overall look of your kitchen by installing a cheap sink, either!
Luckily, various types of kitchen sinks will complement your stone worktop, look fabulous in your kitchen, and withstand the demands of a busy kitchen for years. We cover four of them in this blog and look at tap and draining board options too.
But first, let’s explain some of the terminology for different types of kitchen sinks.
Different types of kitchen sinks for stone worktops
There are three main types of kitchen sinks to suit stone worktops:
Integrated sinks are made from the same material as the surrounding worktop. The two parts seamlessly blend into one continuous surface, enhancing the overall visual appeal of your kitchen.
Undermount sinks sit below the worktop’s surface like integrated sinks, but they’re made from a different material than the worktop.
Top mount sinks have a rim that overlaps the worktop’s surface, creating a visible edge between the sink and the surrounding countertop.
Neolith® sinks for Neolith® sintered stone worktops
Neolith® is a high-quality brand of sintered stone. Their surfaces are made from 100% recyclable crushed natural stones, which are pressed under extreme heat and pressure to replicate how marble forms in the ground.
As well as worktops, Neolith® offer a range of four undermount sinks. They’re all available in the same colours as the worktops, so you can match your sink and worktop colour if you want to or opt for complementary colours. Either way, the sink integrates seamlessly with your Neolith® worktop to create a smooth and harmonious look.
Like Neolith® worktops, these sinks offer beauty, simplicity, and functionality. They’re scratch, bend, temperature, and water resistant and come with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. There’s a small square sink, and the other models are all rectangular, in small, medium, and large sizes.
The Neolith® sinks range:
400 x 400mm
450 x 400mm
500 x 400mm
700 x 400mm
Silestone® Integrity sinks for Silestone® quartz worktops
Silestone® is a premium brand of quartz worktop that also offers five sinks made from the same durable material. These sinks are seriously tough – they can handle scratches, impacts, and even water and grease without any issues.
The best part is that they come in various colours, depending on the model. So, you can match your sink with your worktop or go for a white or different colour sink to complement it.
All the sinks are under-mounted, which means they seamlessly blend into your kitchen, giving it a sleek and tidy appearance. Plus, they come with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty, so you can trust that your sink will stay beautiful and perform perfectly for many years.
The Silestone® Integrity sinks range:
Integrity One
Integrity Q
Integrity Due L
Integrity Due S
Integrity Due XL
Blanco sinks for stone worktops
Blanco describes their sinks as distinctive, elegant, authentic, functional, and long-lasting. And we agree they are! They’re made from hardwearing, premium-quality materials that complement any of our stone worktop brands. And they’ll also stand the test of time – just like our worktops.
We supply and fit seven of the best types of kitchen sinks from Blanco. Offering undermount and top-mount options in satin steel, ceramic white gloss, brushed steel, and a range of silgranit colours (black, anthracite, rock grey, alumetallic, white, Tartufo, coffee, volcano grey and soft white).
The Blanco undermount sinks range:
SUBLINE
– anthracite
VILLAE FARMHOUSE
double – white
BELFAST
– white
The Blanco top mount sinks range:
ANDANO 340/180-U
– stainless steel
CLASSIC 40-S
– stainless steel
PANOR
– ceramic white
SOLIS 340/180U
– brushed steel
Caple sinks for stone worktops
Caple is a brand well-known for being innovative, reliable, and superb value for money. They make kitchens, appliances, sinks and taps.
We supply and fit nine sinks from the Caple range, with undermount and top mount options in white ceramic, black-steel and stainless-steel materials.
All products come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty, which can be extended if you wish.
The Caple undermount sinks range:
Ettra 600
– ceramic
Mode 3145
– gunmetal
Zero 55
– stainless steel
The Caple top mount sinks range:
Cheshire 700
– ceramic
Integrated draining
Some top-mount sinks come with a built-in draining board. But what are your options for an integrated or undermount sink?
Well, if you’re installing a stone worktop, the perfect solution is to have a recessed drainer or drainer grooves cut from your worktop’s surface. As there’s no lip on the sink, the slightly sloped grooves or recess allow water to flow directly into the bowl. And because they’re the same colour and material as your worktop, they blend seamlessly into the kitchen, providing a sleek and harmonious look.
Blanco and Caple kitchen taps for stone worktops
Your kitchen tap is one of the final finishing touches that can make your kitchen stunning.
We supply and install a range of taps from Blanco and Caple to match the sink colours. But they can be paired with Silestone® Integrity and Neolith® sinks and worktops too, as well as any of our other stone worktop ranges.
Here are a few of our favourites:
Blanco Evol-S
pro hot – brushed stainless steel
Blanco Candor Twin
– brushed stainless steel
Blanco Linus S-Vario
– galvanic chrome
Blanco Max II
– PVD steel
Caple Avel dual lever
– black steel
Caple Vapos 2 3-in-1
hot water – gunmetal
Caple Aspen pull-out tap – stainless steel
Caple Harlo Puriti
filter tap – copper
Sinks, taps and drainers installed with stone worktops
When you’re looking for the best type of kitchen sink for your kitchen, you’ve got plenty of options to match your style. Whether you’re into the seamless elegance of an integrated sink, the sleek lines of an undermount sink, or the versatility of a top mount sink, there’s something for everyone. And let’s not forget the taps and draining options. These little details can elevate the overall look of your kitchen.
Here at SEH Interiors, we’ve got you covered. We supply a wide range of worktop, sink, and tap options and take care of the installation process. It’s all about making things convenient for you. Plus, with our expertise, you can trust that the result will be nothing short of flawless.
SEH Interiors have over 10 years of experience supplying and fitting premium-quality kitchen countertops at affordable prices across the UK.
Browse our worktop ranges.
