Blog Entries

John Swain Retires From Franke After 25 Years

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

John Swaine, The Product Manager at Franke UK, has announced his retirement after a quarter of a century's honest work for the company.

John was brought into the Franke workings in July 1987, when he was recruited by Duncan Marr, who early last year retired from his post as managing director and who is known for exclusively introducing the brand that is Franke to The UK, memorably starting the company in his garage.

We thought it was time we shouted about our Perrin & Rowe taps range (well who wouldn’t when you can boast about a Great British product, beautifully designed, highly durable with state-of-the-art engineering?) And we’re currently the sole UK supplier of their luxurious English Bronze finish to boot.

Unlike most production line processes, every Perrin & Rowe tap is hand made by one technician, ensuring attention to detail and a p [...]

Water Aid

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Whilst us lucky ones are busy enjoying our amazing new sinks.co.uk products, it's easy to forget about the simpler things in life. To use an old cliché, ‘the things we take for granted every single day.' That's why we thought we would touch on the happenings of recent weeks and bring those of you who don't know some more information about Water Aid.

Friday the 22nd of March was World Water Day this year, a day dedicated to helping the 2,000 children who die each day from diarrhoea [...]

Our Very Own Easter Nests!

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone remembers the Easter time tradition of making delicious Easter nests as a kid you know? Those little cakes made from chocolate covered cornflakes with chocolate eggs on the top? Yeah, those. Well, here at sinks.co.uk we have our own special sink - related version of Easter nests. Granted, you might not want to eat these ones...

Of course we are referring to bathroom strainer wastes! These little beauties can really add that extra dimension to your sink and can make kitchen life that m [...]

Victorian Style Fit For The Queen!

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Just by clicking a couple of times you could probably design yourself an outstanding kitchen here at sinks.co.uk, if you didn't know that already, where have you been? However, it is slightly more unknown that we also provide you with some incredible bathroom products, including a suite, piece by piece. Simply take a look at our Sanitan Bathroom suite for some incredible products such as these.

We’re delighted to be one of the first UK suppliers of Chambord’s elegant new ranges of fine-quality single and double ceramic sinks.

Chambord, the French manufacturer which prides itself on bringing luxury to the kitchen, has developed six striking new sinks all with the traditional French three hole overflow and superior glaze finish.

Here at Brass and Traditional Sinks we’re getting in to the spirit of the annual barkfest, Crufts dog show, which takes place this week. Never mind needing a sink big enough to cope with your largest Aga pans, more importantly can your sink fit your dogs in when they’re in need of some pampering and preening?

Here’s a photo of Daisy and Clover in one of our many ceramic sinks that are quite literally big enough to take a pair [...]

Give Your Kitchen Wall To Wall Style

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

We at sinks.co.uk sell a lot of absolutely stunning kitchen products, that is frankly unquestionable. But when does a product take that step into not just being beautiful but different or quirky? Well we believe this next product takes that step. You can't really call it ‘off the wall', but it's pretty similar.

These Wall Mounted Kitchen Taps in Satin Nickel are truly a sight to behold. The Mayan taps with Capstan Handles will perfectly enhance any kitchen, putting a m [...]

Franke Kindred is a Stunner in Steel

neil@mannmadecreations.co.uk — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Franke Kindred are a fantastic producer of some amazing sinks, particularly in steel. This modern material adds a beautiful shine to any kitchen and is also very practical, durable and easy to clean. This next sink possesses all these traits and more.

The Linear Fronted Steel Sink is a classic utility sink or sink bowl that has a truly beauteous front. The font has a slight curve, allowing the light to reflect off of it's glamorous shining steel highlighting the dazzle of this sink. [...]