20 JUNE 23 – JUNE 29, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP
Hardworking kitchens can still have style
Years ago, the kitchen served a
very utilitarian function as a
place to prepare food and clean
the dishes. Today, it's truly the nerve
center of the house where people eat
meals, discuss the day's events, plan
calendars, do homework, check e-mail
and entertain guests.
With that increased demand on
the kitchen, and the trend towards
creating flexible living spaces, homeowners
are seeking ways to maximize
their overall layout and make their
kitchens work harder.
Expanded work surfaces, smart
appliances and carefully thoughtthrough
floor plans are just a few
elements that have recently emerged
in kitchen trends. But one of the most
noticeable differences in today's kitchen
is the demand for multiple sinks
and various water sources.
According to Katherine Riley of
Danze, a manufacturer of decorative
plumbing products, many homeowners
are using multiple sink areas to
increase efficiency and literally spread
out the work. However, they don't want
to sacrifice the ability to showcase their
personal tastes and eye for design.
"Homeowners and designers place
a lot of emphasis on a sink's role
when planning a kitchen remodel,"
says Riley. "While convenience and
functionality have always been key
factors, today's homeowners also want
to enhance the room's ambiance and
decor they've worked hard to achieve.
In fact, the kitchen is one of the best
rooms in the house to showcase a
home's personality through design."
If you're looking for ideas on how to
make your kitchen more functional and
stylish, consider integrating these options
into your kitchen remodeling plan:
● Main sink — An all-purpose station
primarily used for clean-up duty, the
main sink often features a deeper,
single basin to handle dishes and oversized
pots and pans. Riley suggests
pairing these sinks with a pre-rinse
faucet such as the Danze Parma Pre-
Rinse or its new Foodie faucet. These
faucets improve functionality of the
sink area by allowing users literally
to "take the water to the work," but are
noticeably fashionable.
In addition to the primary functional
faucet, many kitchens feature
a water filtration faucet or tap as part
of their main sink configuration.
● Second sink — Often located in a
center island, this sink helps avoid
congestion at the main sink and is a
great way to increase a kitchen's workflow.
Many refer to this sink as a prep
sink, which quite literally is one of its
primary uses. Homeowners commonly
use this extra workspace for cutting
vegetables, chilling wine or washing
hands before a meal. Choosing a faucet
style and finish that complements the
room's decor can add an eye-catching
decorative piece to an otherwise "hohum"
island.
● Bar sink — Sometimes referred to
as a convenience sink or a beverage
center, this area is traditionally used
for entertaining purposes. It's occasionally
located on the center island,
but is often placed on a separate countertop
in the kitchen or adjacent room
(if space allows).
Make sure to choose a faucet that
matches the other kitchen faucets.
Danze offers several types of bar
faucets, including high-arc options,
small-scale faucets and pull-down
faucets. Choose a style that will make
this space "entertaining."
This "right-sized" pull-down faucet is perfect for any kitchen
island.
Looking for another water source
without a full sink? Try incorporating
a pot filler faucet at your stovetop.
These faucets provide a convenient,
safe way to add more water to boiling
pots or saute pans.
As you plan your kitchen remodel
or look for ways to maximize your
work areas, don't be shy about making
your sinks, work surfaces and water
sources work hard for you. However,
since this space serves as the epicenter
of most homes, be sure to also use the
room as a way to express your unique
style.
Visit www.danze.com for more
kitchen (and bath) solutions from
Danze. (BPT)
The Foodie Noir from Danze adds a hard-working, stylish faucet
(in Satin Black) to this main kitchen sink.
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