BLANCO Introduces New VINTERA Contemporary Apron Collection

BLANCO introduced the VINTERA farmhouse sink collection – a clean, contemporary version of the apron front sink style with versatile installation capabilities. Farmhouse sinks are typically fitted as undermounts, but the unique design of the VINTERA also allows for a seamless flushmount placement. This unique option visually showcases a beautiful … Read more

BLANCO IKON Low Divide Apron Sink Wins Design Awards

BLANCO has won two major design awards for their revolutionary new product, the IKON 33-in. 1-¾ Bowl Low Divide Apron sink. The IKON is recognized in the 2020 Architectural Products PIA (Product Innovations) Awards and the 2020 Residential Products MVP (Most Valuable Product) Awards. Each award recognizes the farmhouse sink … Read more

BLANCO Presents New IKON Farmhouse Sink

BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks, is elevating kitchen ergonomics with its new IKON® 33-in. Apron 1-3/4 Bowl with Low Divide sink. Designed to make prepping, cooking and cleaning a more seamless and comfortable experience for all users, this apron front sink is crafted with the brand’s exclusive … Read more

Fabricator Spotlight: Metro Stone Works – Trends and Fabrication for the Laundry Room

  We asked Nicholas Powers, partner for Metro Stone Works, a family-owned and operated fabricator in Northern Virginia, what they are seeing in laundry rooms today and how fabrication is trending in this design space. Are laundry rooms trending for you?   We have noticed that laundry room countertops are trending … Read more

On the Surface, Colors Matter: 2019 Color Trends in the Kitchen

As kitchens cement their role as the home’s central gathering place, color is taking on an even more important role in design. Whether we are aware of it or not, color affects us on a deep subconscious level. Transcending beyond the name or number of a specific hue, color can … Read more

BLANCO Updates SILGRANIT Color App

BLANCO introduced their newly updated free kitchen design app, BLANCO SILGRANIT®. Made for homeowners, designers and fabricators, the app helps users evaluate the appearance of BLANCO sinks paired with popular countertops to select the perfect color combination for their kitchen design. Favorite combinations may be saved and e-mailed to others. … Read more

Blanco Introduces Silgranit Mobile Color App

Blanco has introduced a new color match mobile app. With the Silgranit mobile color app users can coordinate BLANCO’s SILGRANIT® sinks with various countertop stones (as well as select stainless steel and fireclay sinks). Features of the app include: View Blanco sinks with many common countertops to help choose the … Read more

BLANCO Expands the PRECIS Collection with New Size Options

BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, added the PRECIS 30-in. Single Bowl and PRECIS 1-3/4 Bowl with Low Divide to its SILGRANIT® sink collection. As an expansion to one of BLANCO’s most popular lines, the new 30-in. PRECIS Single Bowl sink allows for the same SILGRANIT … Read more

Tips From Granite Grannies: Fabricating for an Apron Front Sink

BLANCO interviewed Lori Hethmon, Founder, Owner and Lead Designer for Granite Grannies on her best tips for fabricating for an apron front sink. Q1: What are the different installation methods for apron front sinks? There are basically two types of apron front sink. Some apron fronts offer a frontal piece … Read more

Tips From Granite Grannies: Fabricating for an Apron Front Sink

BLANCO interviewed Lori Hethmon, Founder, Owner and Lead Designer for Granite Grannies on her best tips for fabricating for an apron front sink. Q1: What are the different installation methods for apron front sinks? There are basically two types of apron front sink. Some apron fronts offer a frontal piece … Read more