Wondering what an apron sink is?

Apron sinks, like the one above, are sinks with a panel in front, so they can sit jut out along the surface of the work top. Because of their unique installation, it is recommended that you have the sink on hand during cabinet construction.

Gone are the days of the old black plastic plug on a chain, now you can jazz up your sink with a 90mm basin plug like the one below. Available in chrome, brass or bronze - they are hardy, stylish and keep an excellent finish despite constant washing, draining, and kitchen detritus piled on top!

Someone emailed us the other day requesting a "Belfast sinl for her new kitchen" - we're no pedants, and we know she meant Belfast sinks, and she had chosen the right people! Our showroom in Shropshire has many examples of stunning ceramic Belfast sinks that the only tricky thing about the whole process is picking your favourite one!

If you're reading this on Christmas Day, happy Christmas! Thanks to all our past, present and future customers - and best wishes for a successful 2012!

Now, close your computer and enjoy the day!

I'd say 90% of my family's Christmas takes place in the kitchen - cooking, preparing, washing up, opening up another bottle of wine. It all goes on here - with the help of one very large double kitchen sink which just about copes with the fourteen or so of us who descend on the one house each year. Which brings me on to this video, one of my first memories of TV advertising working on me - back in Christmas 1987, I NEEDED this toy, but the idea of swiss roll and beans has never appealed...

This 60mm waste basket will be one of the jewels of your sink's crown. The one below is in brass, but they're also available in bronze and chrome. We're big fans of these baskets - not only are they a better looking substitute for the old black plastic plugs of old, they also keep their shine AND trap all the food, lumps and general detritus that could block the kitchen pipes!

Getting your hands on a Butlers sink in the UK is not particularly difficult. There's Sinks.co.uk, for example, the undisputed king of butlers sink who can help you with any butler sink enquiry.

This 60 mm porcelain sink waste kit is great for belfast, butler and other ceramic sinks. The bronze looks stunning against the gleaming white of the sink. The in-built strainer is perfect for separating any solids from liquids, making sure your pipes are free from any clogging.

One style of sink that always looks good is the overmount baby belfast sink. This is a relatively small, solid ceramic sink which sits on the surface rather than be embedded in the surface. This style shows of the beauty of the sink, it also makes it raised, so great for washing, and other practical uses in the kitchen.

This 1.5 bowl & single drainer kitchen sink is a popular sink among busy kitchens. Why? Just look at it! It's got it all - two sink, a main one and one that can be used as a soaker, or as an outlet for a waste disposal unit. Plus the drainer is nice and wide for even the most mammoth washing up sessions!