Kitchen & Bath Business September/October 2022 - 28

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THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT
FOR SINKS & FAUCETS
Our respondents had many innovative ideas for
what they'd like to see soon for kitchens. In general,
they are hoping additional color options, easy-toclean
choices, improved designs and cleaning products
that come with the sink and/or faucet purchase.
Specifically for sinks, they hope to have more
quartz workstation options, accessories that work
with an undermount opening, chef/professional inserts,
undermount options for laminate countertops
and integrated storage options. In terms of aesthetics,
they'd like improved quartz composite finishes,
quality strainers that match the sink, lower-profile
edges for drop-in sinks and workstation sinks with
rounded corners. When addressing function and
durability, they are asking for sink lids, quicker water
drainage, self-cleaning rims that attach to the countertop,
steeper drain runoff, hard water stain resistance,
properly fitting dish racks at affordable prices
and - perhaps the most coveted of all - the ability
to replace an undermount sink without having to
remove the countertop in a renovation.
improved designs
more quartz
workstation options
sink-matching strainers
improved
handle accessibility
to-clean
choices
easy- chef/professional inserts
integrated soap dispensers
built-in water filtration options
integrated storage options
Regarding faucets, our respondents are asking for
improved handle accessibility; more finishes (rose
gold), finish combinations, sizes, spray options and
bridge styles with pulldown options; and styles and
finishes that match pot fillers. In terms of function
and extras, they would like to see options with built-in
water filtration, catch-free hoses and splash control;
metal versus plastic heads/pulldowns; pulldown locking
mechanisms; and integrated soap dispensers and
glass cleaners.
According to Klevan, more of her clients are requesting
voice-activated options and air switches for
the garbage disposal.
" The desire for smart faucets is growing, so it's
possible to see a change in the next year, " she adde. 
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What is the estimated percentage
of your projects over the last 12
months in which you specified the
following sink/sink area choices?
6% SERVING BOARD
7% UTENSIL HOLDER
8% SPONGE CADDY
10% STORAGE COMPARTMENT
11% PREP BOWL(S)
11% FOLDABLE DRYING RACK
12% COLANDER
14% INSTANT HOT
19% WATER FILTRATION/REVERSE OSMOSIS
20% CUTTING BOARD
39% BOTTOM RINSE GRID
47% STRAINER DRAIN
64% DISPOSAL
Disposals and strainers
are the most popular
sink accessories. Others
specified sparingly include
inline water filters and air
gap/air switchers.
catch-free hoses
splash control
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