Our favourite laundry sink materials for your next renovation

The laundry used to be a space for hiding muddy boots and wet clothes but recently it’s evolved into something more. It’s still the ideal room for leaving messes out of sight, but modern laundries typically feature more considered design – perhaps even a little luxury. 

The secret to a great laundry is combining these two functions – design and functionality – to create a space that’s a pleasure to be in and makes getting the job done easy. With that in mind, we’ve taken a closer look at the most attractive and practical kitchen sink materials, from granite to stainless steel. 

Timeless elegance: Fireclay by Chambord

To create a laundry that looks amazing you need a cohesive design that compliments the look of the rest of your home. If you’re going for a luxurious, refined look you need to browse the range of Fireclay ceramic laundry sinks by Chambord. 

These are designed and built using traditional French craftsmanship and high quality fireclay with an attractive gloss. They’re built using high-tech processes but finished as they always have been; by hand with manual skill and dexterity. 

This stuff is perfect for use in your laundry – it’s easy to clean, resistant to high temperatures, and can last for decades if it’s cared for. It also looks amazing and makes a statement in any room it’s in. 

Browse Abey Australia’s full range of ceramic laundry sinks here.

Long Lasting modern design: Granite

If you want to craft a laundry that’s modern but timeless granite is a brilliant option. The range of granite sinks by Schock all feature attractive minimalist designs, with multiple colours to suit any laundry – including white, concrete, black and dark grey. 

These sinks also feature stunning crisp lines that make them a luxury to use and gaze upon. The quality German-made surface on these sinks uses state-of-the-art composite nanogranite materials, which ensures excellent durability, stain resistance and antibacterial properties. Their finish is a natural, stoney surface that will look great and last for decades, even with heavy use. 

Take a look at our favourite Schock sink, the Schock Virtus Large Bowl in Alpina or visit our website to browse the full range.

Durability and simplicity: Stainless steel

Sometimes simple is best when it comes to laundry design. If you agree, a stainless steel laundry sink could be perfect for you. This is the most popular material for Australian kitchen and laundry sinks for a reason; it’s durable, scratch resistant, heat resistant, affordable and looks great. It’s also super easy to clean and maintain, won’t chip or crack, and will function without wearing out for years (or even decades). 

Last but not least, it’s non-porous and completely smooth, making it very hygienic. 

It’s also available in countless different styles. From the affordable and practical Lodden sink by Abey Australia to the massive Double Leichhardt sink, which features a 45 litre water capacity and minimalist design. 

While stainless steel sinks do tend to look a little utilitarian, when paired with the right materials (such as dark granite laundry benches and modern stainless steel tapware) it can give your laundry a cool ultra-modern look that you’ll love. 

Choose your favourite laundry sink material

We’d argue that choosing a sink is the most important choice you’ll make in your laundry renovation. Besides your washer and dryer it’ll be the most used item in your laundry – and it’s also a chance to tie together the room’s design.

Make your decision easier by browsing Abey’s excellent range of ceramic, stainless steel and granite laundry sinks online or seeing them in person at your local Abey selection gallery.