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11 Stylish Kitchen Sink Setups

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Cabinetry color, countertop material and appliances often get top billing in a kitchen design. But a well-planned sink setup deserves as much attention. The location, sink style, faucet finish, lighting and surrounding details can elevate everyday tasks while adding character and charm. For inspiration, explore these 11 stylish sink setups packed with smart ideas worth considering for your own kitchen.

1. Traditional With a Twist

A relocated sink centered beneath an upgraded window creates a brighter, more functional workspace in this Philadelphia Craftsman kitchen by Airy Kitchens. The 33-inch white farmhouse sink pairs classic appeal with modern convenience thanks to a stainless steel basin rack, garbage disposal and polished gold touch-activated pull-down faucet. A pro-style stainless steel dishwasher sits nearby for easy cleanup, while a swing-arm sconce with a white dome shade provides focused task lighting.

The sink area also showcases the kitchen’s mix of traditional and contemporary style. Handcrafted bone-colored ceramic backsplash tile with a matte finish and a green tile border adds texture and character, while lively floral wallpaper brings personality. An open shelf keeps the microwave off the countertop, preserving valuable prep space.

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2. Blue Tile Backdrop

A workstation sink helps maximize functionality in this refreshed Lumberton, New Jersey, kitchen by Cipriani Remodeling Solutions. The single-bowl sink is paired with a champagne bronze pull-down faucet that coordinates with the cabinet hardware, while an unobstructed window fills the area with natural light and captures views of the backyard and pool. A dishwasher on one side and a pullout trash-and-recycling cabinet on the other create an efficient cleanup zone. Full-height blue zellige tile brings color, texture and movement to the sink wall, creating a striking focal point that elevates the practical workspace.

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3. Warm and Welcoming

Warm yellow and stained cherry cabinetry create an inviting backdrop for this Madison, Wisconsin, sink area by designer Dana Langreck. The streamlined setup includes a 16-gauge stainless steel single-bowl undermount sink paired with a pull-down spring faucet in a matching finish. A dishwasher sits nearby, while a pullout trash-and-recycling center in the island helps support an efficient workflow. Off-white ceramic backsplash tiles add subtle texture and dimension. Their elongated format and jagged surface catch and reflect light, helping the sink area feel bright, open and airy.

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4. Framed by Shelves

Open black metal shelving helps frame the sink area in this expanded Chaska, Minnesota, kitchen by Titus Contracting. The 32-inch stainless steel workstation sink includes an integrated ledge and accessories such as a bamboo cutting board and roll-up drying rack, allowing the sink to double as a prep space. A paneled double dish drawer positioned nearby supports an efficient cleanup routine.

Matte black finishes create a cohesive look throughout the vignette. The pull-down faucet, cabinet hardware, pendant light and wall-mounted shelving share the same finish, giving the functional workspace a polished, coordinated feel.

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5. Moody Cottage Style

Bauley Interiors, Monarch Woodworks and Blanco River Construction gave this updated Martindale, Texas, cottage-style kitchen a moody, sophisticated sink area anchored by a quartz composite farmhouse sink in a dramatic black finish. The sink blends seamlessly with the Black Pearl granite countertops and backsplash, creating a rich, cohesive look.

A bridge faucet in a warm gold adds contrast and reinforces the kitchen’s timeless character. A large sliding window floods the workspace with natural light and frames verdant views of the patio and garden.

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6. Efficient and Elevated

Pros at Knocknock created a sink area that balances hardworking functionality with elevated style in this welcoming San Jose, California, kitchen. A 44-inch stainless steel workstation sink with three levels includes accessories such as a bamboo cutting board, racks and a colander, helping maximize prep and cleanup tasks in a single location. A gold-finish pull-down faucet adds a touch of luxury, while a dishwasher on one side and a pullout trash-and-recycling center on the other support an efficient workflow.

Floating shelves flanking the sink provide display space for cookbooks, photos and plants. Integrated LED channels illuminate the shelves, creating a soft glow that adds warmth and draws attention to the personalized details.

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8. Enjoy the View

By replacing upper cabinets with four double-hung windows, designer Heather Vercellino of Verce Design, who uses Houzz Pro software, transformed this Oakland Township, Michigan, sink area into a bright focal point with verdant backyard views. A classic white farmhouse sink centered beneath the windows takes full advantage of the natural light and connection to the landscape beyond.

A polished nickel bridge faucet adds timeless appeal and complements brass accents used elsewhere in the kitchen, while a paneled dishwasher and matching trash-and-recycling pullout create an efficient cleanup zone. Bronze wall sconces with white glass shades provide task lighting at the sink, and recessed LED ceiling lights help illuminate the space overall.

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9. Honoring History

In this relocated kitchen within a 1940s Seattle bungalow, Jessica Nelson Design created a sink area that thoughtfully honors the home’s original character while introducing fresh, functional updates. The design takes advantage of thick existing walls — once part of a family room — to form deep alcoves for expansive picture windows that draw in natural light and garden views. This alcove now neatly accommodates the sink, dishwasher and trash pullout within a single, efficient zone.

An apron-front Calacatta marble sink and handmade Moroccan terra-cotta tile backsplash reinforce the home’s connection to natural materials and craftsmanship. The tiles extend up the wall beside the window, subtly reflecting light and adding warmth and texture to the space.

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10. Layers of Charm

Layered details bring softness and character to the sink area in this Wakefield, Massachusetts, kitchen by McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath. A dark floral fabric skirt, sourced by the homeowners, conceals plumbing and storage beneath a white apron-front sink with a tapered silhouette, adding a tailored, furniture-like quality.

The 33-inch white granite composite sink is paired with a bridge faucet in rich antique brass, while layered lighting — including a flush-mount fixture, recessed LEDs and undercabinet lighting — brightens key task areas. Crisp white elements, including the sink, textured subway tile backsplash and quartz countertops, balance the bold earthy green cabinetry and warm white oak flooring.

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11. Clever Corner

Instead of reworking the layout, Cutting Edge Design, Michelle Toomey Interiors and Unger Construction preserved the sink’s position in the interior corner of this Mansfield, Massachusetts, kitchen. A nearby window allows for natural views while working at the sink, bringing light into what was once a more enclosed area.

A 16-gauge stainless steel sink with a polished satin finish is paired with a pro-style pull-down faucet for a streamlined, functional setup. To the left, a paper towel pullout with integrated shelving keeps cleaning supplies close at hand, while an upgraded stainless steel dishwasher sits to the right.

Floating wood shelves above the sink provide space for decorative objects, subtly softening the work zone. Brass sconces mounted above illuminate both the shelves and the sink area, reinforcing its role as a hardworking but well-composed corner of the kitchen.

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Before and After: 4 Stylish Bathrooms With New Curbless Showers

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After: Simpson worked with designer Vanessa Papadas to remake the bathroom into a clean-lined space with style and high-contrast hues.

For the shower, Papadas chose teal elongated subway tile and had it laid in a 90-degree herringbone pattern for a contemporary look. Bright white paint and sinks contrast with black matte fixtures and hardware.

One of the big challenges for Simpson was replacing the low-curb shower with a curbless shower. This required the pros to create a slope in the floor toward the drain, seen in the photo along the back of the shower.

There’s a new custom double vanity with a floating shelf at the bottom for extra towels and toilet paper.

Shower tile: Opal series by Cifre Ceramica, Euro Tile & Stone; wall paint: Intense White, Benjamin Moore; quartz: Venatino polished, Vicostone

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4 Stylish New Kitchens Featuring Green Cabinets

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1. Green Meets Tradition

Designer: Heather Safferstone of Safferstone Interiors
Location: Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Size: 252 square feet (23 square meters); 10½ by 24 feet

Homeowners’ request. “The client purchased a historic home with beautiful architectural bones, but the existing kitchen was tucked into an oddly angled room at the side of the house,” says designer Heather Safferstone. “It felt disconnected from the way the family actually lived, cooked, gathered and hosted. As part of a large-scale, two-story renovation, the homeowners added a generous new kitchen adjacent to a large family room, along with a breakfast room, full bath, home office and a new primary suite above. The goal was to create a kitchen that felt deeply connected to the home’s traditional character while supporting the rhythm of modern family life.”

Green cabinets. Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams. “The client and I loved the idea of a green kitchen from the beginning, but her husband was initially a bit hesitant,” Safferstone says. “Like many homeowners, they had that familiar ‘What is best for resale?’ moment, so we originally considered a more classic off-white kitchen. The turning point came from the adjacent family room. We selected a dark green velvet for two sofas, and once they were delivered, the clients saw how beautifully that depth of color grounded the space. It gave them the confidence to carry green into the kitchen in a much more committed way. Rather than limiting the color to the island, we used Pewter Green on the perimeter cabinetry and introduced a walnut island at the center of the room. The walnut adds warmth and keeps the kitchen feeling collected rather than overly matched.”

Other special features. Mont Blanc quartzite perimeter countertops and backsplash. Soapstone island countertop. Warm brass details. “Because the clients keep a kosher kitchen and frequently host large Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations for family and community, function was essential,” Safferstone says. “They needed ample prep space, thoughtful storage, durable materials and a layout that could support serious cooking and entertaining with ease. A large island became one of the key solutions, providing generous prep space, additional storage, two dishwashers and two trash pullouts flanking the sink for convenience during cooking and cleanup.”

Designer tip. “Worry less about resale and be willing to design for yourself,” Safferstone says. “Find your design muse within the project and run with it. Maybe it’s an architectural element within the home you want to tie into or, in this case, the color of the sofa in the next room.”

Stools: Poly & Bark; pendant lights: Hendricks small, Ralph Lauren, Visual Comfort; project photography: Rebecca McAlpin; styling: Gabrielle Langdon

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8 Stylish New Dining Rooms Designed for Gathering

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8. Moody Glam Vibes

Designers: Jeanie Engelbach and Ryan Romanowski of apartmentjeanie
Location: New York City
Size: 168 square feet (16 square meters); 12 by 14 feet

Homeowners’ request. “When the homeowners purchased this apartment, it was a complete white box, devoid of color, warmth and vibrancy,” says designer Jeanie Engelbach. “The dining area, and the rest of the open floor plan, did not accurately reflect our clients’ edgy, energetic and gothic yet glam aesthetic. As self-identified homebodies who love to entertain, they wanted a space that felt like them and was inviting to their guests. Having worked with them previously, we knew they trusted our instincts and ability to integrate their style and passions into the overall design concept and weren’t at all shocked when we suggested we use our client’s bright magenta-colored hair and black wardrobe as the inspiration.”

Special features. “To bring this vision to life, we fully committed to color drenching the entire open-floor living and dining room in a rich aubergine — Benjamin Moore Plum Royale — that transformed the space from generic white box to something far more regal and cinematic,” Engelbach says. “We carried the graphic metallic Art Deco-inspired wallpaper from the living room as a frieze to add contrast and structure, while the warm walnut custom-built bar and matching record stand introduces depth and acts as visual divider from living to dining area.

“The bar’s mirrored backsplash reflects light and creates an illusion of multiple windows. We inherited the polished live-edge dining table with lucite base from the apartment’s previous owner, then softened the room with curved velvet chairs that play off the plum tones. The chairs’ matte black steel tube frame anchors the hand-knotted wool rug in black with streaks of white . The dramatic Italian cascading crystal beaded chandelier brings movement and glamour.”

Designer tip. “When working with an open-floor-plan living space, it’s important to delineate designated areas within the larger floor plan,” Engelbach says. “However, implementing one consistent decorative element throughout — in this case, the paint and wallpaper — creates a sense of cohesion and continuity.”

Wallpaper: Art Deco Glamour, Spoonflower; chairs: Inesse in Iced Blue velvet, CB2

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10 Soaking Tubs With Stylish Streamlined Decks

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Sculptural freestanding tubs have been a popular feature in primary bathrooms in recent years. But another type of soaking tub has been gaining attention lately: bathtubs with slim decks and surrounds.

These modern tubs combine elegance with everyday comfort — perfect for a spa-style bathroom or one designed for aging in place. The deck provides support when getting in and out of the tub and offers a built-in surface for bath products and accessories. Custom designs can also showcase beautiful materials such as natural stone, wood and tile. And unlike the massive whirlpool tubs of the past, these streamlined versions don’t take up excessive space or force awkward room layouts.

Browse these 10 tubs with stylishly slim decks and surrounds and gather ideas for your next bathroom project.



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7 Stylish New Living Rooms Made for Hanging Out

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Designer: Janiece Lonvelin of Velène Design House
Location: La Mirada, California
Size: 400 square feet (37 square meters)

Homeowners’ request. “This was a special request from the clients — they wanted this room to evoke a subtle ‘Mad Men’ vibe,” says designer Janiece Lonvelin. “Not in a literal sense but in a way that felt a bit nostalgic, dramatic, fun and intentional. This room serves as a hangout space for the family, designed primarily for adults, especially with the bar located across the room.”

Special features. “We immediately fell in love with the walnut wall paneling and made it a priority to preserve and thoughtfully incorporate it into the new design,” Lonvelin says. “The existing beams were also kept to maintain character. To ground the space, we selected large-scale floor tile and layered in furnishings that play off one another, ultimately creating a room that feels moody, sexy and full of personality.

“We selected a striking art piece that felt contemporary yet carried a subtle retro influence. The olive sofa was an intentional choice, bringing in color, creating depth and standing out beautifully against the dark wood panelling. We layered in a rich mix of textures through the rug, bouclé chair and leather accent chairs to set the tone for the space. Thoughtful pops of color, along with glass and varied wood tones in the decor, helped tie everything together.”

Designer tip. “When working with dark walls, add contrast and texture in the pieces you bring in to prevent the space from feeling flat,” Lonvelin says. “Mix in different shapes like curved furniture or decor, especially if your room has a lot of squared-off corners. This creates balance, depth and visual interest throughout the space.”

“Uh-oh” moment. “The initial challenge was during the design process and getting the clients on board with the amount of color and texture in the space,” Lonvelin says. “While it wasn’t a lot overall, when you’re working primarily with neutrals, a large olive sofa becomes a significant pop of color. To help, we used 3D renders to showcase the completed look, showing how all colors worked together. This gave them a full sense of the space and helped ease their concerns.”

Wall paint: Swiss Coffee, Benjamin Moore



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7 Stylish New Laundry Rooms With Smart Storage Solutions

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3. Built-In Sorting Systems

Designer: Erica Peale Design
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Size: 108 square feet (10 square meters); 9 by 12 feet

Homeowner’s request. “The homeowner wanted a more functional, well-organized space with dedicated storage for laundry and cleaning supplies,” says designer Erica Peale. “Previously, the room lacked proper laundry hampers, causing baskets to pile up on the floor, and there was no storage for linens or cleaning supplies, leaving the space cluttered. Painted a jarring orange, the room felt anything but inviting.”

Peale uses Houzz Pro software to help run her business. “We use Houzz for website hosting, 3D floor planning, project library and client reviews,” she says. “Houzz is an invaluable tool to help with our projects.”

Storage strategies. “Thoughtful design transformed this laundry room into a highly functional and organized space,” Peale says. “Open cubbies were created to house rolling laundry hampers, keeping them accessible yet neatly tucked away. Pullout drying racks add convenience for air-drying garments, while custom cabinetry provides ample storage for cleaning supplies, detergents and household linens. Additional features such as adjustable shelving, a built-in ironing board, concealed waste bins and dedicated folding surfaces ensure everything has a place, making daily laundry tasks more efficient and enjoyable.”

Other special features. “The custom cabinetry was painted in a soft, soothing spa-like blue, (Sherwin-Williams’ Stardew), bringing a calm and refined feel to the space,” Peale says. “Large-format 12-by-18-inch travertine floor tiles ground the room with warmth and texture, while a polished marble 1-inch hexagon backsplash adds a timeless, elevated touch. Floating shelves with brass ceiling-mounted brackets introduce both style and function, complemented by brass cabinet hardware that adds warmth and subtle contrast. A full-size utility sink enhances everyday usability, while Steele Canvas laundry baskets provide an efficient system for separating whites, darks and dry cleaning.”

Designer tip. “A key design approach we recommend is choosing a softer, more restful color palette and prioritizing closed storage to minimize visual clutter,” Peale says. “Layering a mix of textures and varying sheens not only reflects light throughout the space but also creates depth and visual interest, transforming a functional room into one that feels calm, polished and intentional.”

General contractor: Connor Bentley; wall paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore

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5 Stylish New Bathrooms With a Shower-Tub Combo

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Designer: Victoria Johnson of M. Victoria Johnson Interiors
Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Size: 50 square feet (4.7 square meters)

Homeowners’ request. “This bathroom is shared by three teenage girls,” says interior designer Victoria Johnson. “The parents reached out wanting to maximize storage and give the space a more elevated, timeless look.”

Shower-tub combo. “The homeowners chose to keep the shower-tub combo primarily for resale value, as families with young children often prefer having a tub,” Johnson says. “Plus, their teenage daughters still enjoy using it. To make the setup more functional, we designed a wall-to-wall niche large enough to hold all their hair products, soaps and razors neatly. We also added a hand shower, which serves both as a spa-like feature and a practical one — it’s perfect for washing their beloved dog.”

Other special features. “Everything in this bathroom was designed around the idea of three — one for each daughter,” Johnson says. “We installed a triple medicine cabinet, which we purchased on Houzz, so each girl has her own section. We also designed a custom recessed cabinet between the studs, again divided into three compartments for individual storage. The custom vanity features a single sink to maximize counter space, a decision that has proven incredibly functional for busy mornings.” The countertop is Taj Mahal quartzite.

Designer tip. “There are three features I absolutely love here,” Johnson says. “First, the wall-to-wall niche. It’s such a simple upgrade that dramatically improves usability, and I’ll likely do this in every project moving forward. Second, medicine cabinets. There are so many beautifully designed options now and the hidden storage they provide is invaluable. Third, when space is tight, adding recessed cabinets between studs is a clever way to gain storage without sacrificing floor space.”

Wall color: Pearly White, Sherwin-Williams



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Cozy, Quietly Stylish Kitchen Made for Family Life

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“After” photos by Spacecrafting

Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple with a blended family that includes six young adult kids
Location: Shakopee, Minnesota
Size: 238 square feet (22 square meters)
Designers-builders: Steve McDonald and Angela Barnhart of White Birch Design

Before: The kitchen’s short cherry cabinets, beige walls and brown granite countertops made the space feel drab and dated. “They just wanted to add cabinets that go to the ceiling and add an island and paint everything, but that wasn’t solving problems for the kitchen itself,” Barnhart says.

The awkward angled peninsula with the sink cut the kitchen off from the family room. “You had to go all the way around the peninsula to get in and out of the kitchen,” Barnhart says. “When you entertain and have a bunch of people there, it becomes very difficult.”

A large stainless steel refrigerator jutted past the cabinetry, and a pair of wall ovens with a TV above them crowded the space even further. The homeowners liked the maple floor but not its dark stain, and they wanted to keep the charm of glass-front cabinets above the range wall in the updated design.



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