Do you like having lots of space? A large worktop with plenty of room for chopping, weighing, blending, kneading and more is a dream. Do you really need a large sink? Sometimes a smaller model that blends into the background will suffice. Or maybe you like to face the window and enjoy the sunlight on your face. No matter how much you love your worktop, try to make sure that your small sink is no more than 1.50 m from the oven which means that you won’t have far to go from rinsing to cooking.

A large family, big pots, lots of spaghetti and even more bolognese sauce mean that you’re going to want a really large, deep sink. It is much easier to scrub large pots within it. Even cooking grates, baking tins or roasting trays are a breeze to clean in a large kitchen sink.

Large families or those who like to entertain regularly, might want to consider having a sink with two bowls. Not only do they look effortlessly stylish, but are also incredibly practical. You can have your large cooking pots and pans soaking in one bowl while washing up smaller items in the other. Alternatively, have your salad leaves rinsing in one bowl, with washing up in the other.

Double sinks just make sense when it comes to busy kitchens.

Having a drainer for your sink is a must if you’re washing dishes but not drying them straight away. The dripping water runs easily into the bowl due to the inbuilt slope and your worktop stays dry. Use the space beside the sink for preparing your food as this works brilliantly if you have a ceramic sink. Other BLANCO sinks allow you to add a cutting board that fits perfectly into the sink. Are you left-handed? Then choose a drainer to go on the right-hand side of your sink. After rinsing dishes, you’ll always be able to put them correct side for you.