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Choosing a Kitchen Sink

Choosing a kitchen sink is about more than appearance alone. The right sink should complement your kitchen design while also meeting the practical demands of everyday life. From sink material and size to bowl configuration and installation type, there are several important factors to consider before making your decision.

 

Your handy checklist to choosing your perfect Carron Phoenix products:

Choose your sink

  • Measure your kitchen cabinet width.
  • Choose the preferred material for your sink.
  • Choose the bowl configuration and sink profile.

Add Accessories

  • Add complementary accessories to your chosen model.

Choose your tap

  • Choose from our extensive range of taps including filtered water or instant hot water taps.
  • Check with your retailer / installer that the water pressure available in your kitchen will work with your chosen tap.

Waste management solutions for your kitchen

  • Explore our waste disposal units.
  • Make life easier with a sorter bin system.

 

Inset Kitchen Sinks

Inset kitchen sinks are installed from above, with the sink rim sitting neatly on top of the worktop. As one of the most popular and versatile sink installation methods, inset sinks are suitable for almost all worktop materials, including laminate, wood, solid surface and stone. Available in a wide range of sizes, styles and materials, Carron Phoenix inset sinks offer a practical and attractive solution for any kitchen. Many models feature an integrated drainer, providing valuable workspace and making everyday kitchen tasks easier.

 

Whether you're updating an existing kitchen or planning a new one, an inset sink combines straightforward installation, excellent functionality and stylish design to suit a variety of kitchen layouts and lifestyles.

Lomond 150 sink and Dante tap

Undermount Kitchen Sinks

If you're choosing a solid surface worktop such as granite, quartz, solid wood or engineered stone, an undermount kitchen sink can provide a sleek, contemporary finish. Installed beneath the worktop, undermount sinks create a seamless look with no visible rim, making worktop cleaning easier and enhancing the overall appearance of your kitchen.

 

Popular in both modern and traditional kitchen designs, undermount sinks maximise usable worktop space while delivering a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. Drainer grooves can also be incorporated directly into the worktop to create a stylish and practical drainage area that complements the sink's minimalist design. This installation method is ideal for homeowners looking to combine elegant design with everyday functionality, making undermount kitchen sinks a popular choice for premium kitchens.

Haven 150 Polar White Undermount sink with Henley tap

Sink configuration and cabinet size

Whether you prefer the larger capacity of a single bowl or the versatility offered by a one and a half bowl sink, there are options to suit. The following symbols are used throughout this website as a guide.

Left hand drainer:
The drainer is to the left of the main bowl

Right hand drainer:
The drainer is to the right of the main bowl

Reversible drainer:
The sink has tapholes front and back to allow the sink to be fitted with the drainer to the left or the right

Left hand 1/2 bowl:
For sinks without a drainer but multiple bowls. Indicates the small bowl is to the left of the main bowl.

Right hand 1/2 bowl:
For sinks without a drainer but multiple bowls. Indicates the small bowl is to the right of the main bowl.

It is essential to check the cabinet size of your kitchen to ensure that the sink will fit. Throughout the website, ‘Min Cabinet’ indicates the minimum cabinet size (measured left-to-right) required to allow the sink to fit.

 

Granite Kitchen Sinks

Granite is a beautifully tactile material which allows you to make a real statement in your kitchen. The versatility of granite allows Carron Phoenix to create a range of designs which combine form and function perfectly.

No other kitchen sink material offers the durability and hard wearing properties of Carron Phoenix Granite. We use real granite particles, the fourth hardest natural material known to man, as the main component of every sink.

Scratch resistant, temperature resistant to 280°C and easy to clean, Carron Phoenix Granite sinks will retain their great looks for a lifetime.

  • You can’t scratch it
    Knives and forks won’t mark or score the surface.
  • You can’t scorch it
    Even at 280°C the surface will not burn.
  • You can’t stain it
    Carron Granite sinks are highly resistant to staining, marking and fading.
  • Easy to clean
    Carron Granite sinks are now 30% smoother than before and even easier to keep clean.

 

When you're looking for a kitchen sink that combines exceptional durability with premium style, a granite sink is an excellent choice. Designed to withstand the demands of everyday life, Carron Phoenix granite kitchen sinks offer outstanding strength, resilience and long-lasting performance.

Available in a range of classic and contemporary colours, our granite sinks complement a variety of kitchen styles and worktop materials, including quartz, granite, solid wood and engineered stone. Selected finishes also incorporate subtle metallic particles, creating a rich, sophisticated appearance that adds depth and character to your kitchen design.

Combining practical performance with elegant aesthetics, Carron Phoenix granite sinks are designed to resist everyday wear while providing a stylish focal point for modern and traditional kitchens alike.

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Sustainably durable

Extremely hard-wearing and made from one of the world’s hardest textured materials, Granite sinks remain resistant to stains, scratches and high temperatures up to 280°C.

Timeless beauty

Minimalist, timeless and in colours that are resistant to fading, the elegance of a Granite sink will last forever. Carron Phoenix Granite sinks are available in 5 standard Granite colours: Polar White, Coffee, Stone Grey, Onyx and Matt Black.

Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks

Stainless steel is the preferred choice of professional chefs and homeowners alike, valued for its exceptional durability, versatility and timeless appeal. Easy to clean and maintain, a stainless steel kitchen sink develops a natural patina over time, enhancing its character while retaining its performance and style.

All Carron Phoenix stainless steel sinks are manufactured from high-quality austenitic stainless steel, providing outstanding strength, corrosion resistance and long-lasting reliability. Designed to cope with the demands of busy kitchens, they offer a hygienic, practical and hard-wearing solution for everyday use.

Whether you're creating a contemporary kitchen or a more traditional space, our extensive range of stainless steel kitchen sinks includes a variety of styles, sizes and installation options to suit your design and lifestyle requirements.

Practical, stylish and built to last, Carron Phoenix stainless steel sinks combine professional-quality performance with elegant kitchen design.

 

Ceramic Kitchen Sinks

Ceramic kitchen sinks are a timeless choice, combining classic elegance with exceptional durability. Featuring a smooth, lustrous glazed finish, a ceramic sink brings character and sophistication to both traditional and contemporary kitchen designs.

Naturally hard-wearing and non-porous, ceramic sinks are easy to clean and highly resistant to stains, heat, chemicals and everyday wear. Their hygienic surface helps maintain a fresh, clean appearance, making them a practical choice for busy family kitchens.

Carron Phoenix ceramic sinks are crafted from premium fireclay and fired at extremely high temperatures to achieve outstanding strength and durability. Each sink is individually finished by hand, ensuring exceptional quality, rich depth of colour and a flawless, smooth surface.

Combining timeless style with reliable performance, our range of ceramic kitchen sinks offers a beautiful and long-lasting focal point for any kitchen.

 

Synthetic Kitchen Sinks

Combining innovative design with outstanding durability, Carron Phoenix synthetic kitchen sinks are created for busy modern kitchens. Their advanced composition offers exceptional resistance to heat, impact and everyday wear, making them a practical choice for households that demand both style and performance.

Available in a range of contemporary designs and finishes, synthetic sinks provide excellent flexibility for a variety of kitchen styles, from sleek modern spaces to more traditional interiors. Their robust construction helps them withstand the demands of daily use while maintaining their appearance for years to come.

Designed to deliver the perfect balance of aesthetics and functionality, Carron Phoenix synthetic kitchen sinks offer a reliable, hard-wearing solution for homeowners seeking a stylish and durable kitchen centrepiece.

 

Where to buy

Whether you're starting a new project of renovating your kitchen, our trusted Carron Phoenix partners are ready to bring your vision to life.

Where to buy