When installing new kitchen sinks and sink accessories, homeowners want the best of both worlds, according to Kitchen and Bath Design News.According the news site, shoppers want to combine beauty with function and adopt traditional designs in conjunction with modern styles.In addition, kitchen sinks are becoming more configured to personal needs, with increased demand for instant hot/cold water dispensers, pull-out kitchen taps or unusual shapes and designs.Judd Lord, industrial director of design at US-based firm Delta Faucet Co, told the site The ability to have a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful is not so much a trend these days as it is an expectation.Merging traditional designs with modern influences will be a key trend for 2011, he added.Homeowners looking to blend sleek designs with practical features could benefit from a new range from Grohe.The German manufacturer has launched a new range of kitchen taps, the World Interior Design Network reports.Grohes K7 collection features kitchen taps with an arched coil and a flexible hand-help spray, ideal for washing produce or cleaning pots and pans.