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This week’s update is all about the kitchen sink! If you’ve done a kitchen reno before you’ll know that when the sink is installed and you get running water, you are super close to the end!
I’ve been hinting a ton about the fact that I wanted a pink appliance. If you remember back to my original inspiration pictured below I showed a pink range.
Well I don’t have a surprise pink range, but I did get pink countertops!!
Record skip…no I’m just joking! No pink countertops…could you imagine that?!? lol! Better than a range, or fridge, or dishwasher in pink (all highly considered) I found a pink SINK. (This isn’t called the Colourful Kitchen renovation for nothin’…colour explosion!)
Pink Sink
I’m serious. It’s the most stunning, original, quirky, conversation starting piece in the kitchen by far! My 3 and half year old daughter keeps telling everyone that we have a pink sink. Her teachers have all asked me if they have heard her right and if we really have a pink sink. I’m over the moon to report that it’s true, we’ve got a pink sink.
The cabinet makers kept asking if I was serious, the backsplash tile manufacturer made me send a pic. It’s honestly all anyone is talking about….THE PINK SINK.
My sink is made by Whyte & Company. I know right?! They manufacture coloured sinks and the name is Whyte…I love it! They actually make every colour your little heart could dream of and I’m really proud to be the first installed blush pink sink. As far as “trend forecasting”. I think coloured sinks are a HUGE one….why not personalize this aspect of your kitchen, bath, bar, or laundry?! It seems crazy not to!
I’m going with an undermount sink because I’ve had aprons in the last two kitchens and would love a change, so I’m so happy to have found a new take on the kitchen sink…I’m all in!
BUT WAIT…she makes coloured apron sinks too…mmmhmmmm….I’m just personally wanting to go to an undermount but I fully get the apron attraction people…it’s a gorgeous option too. No discrimination, there are even drop in coloured sinks for people who just need the colour minus the renovation!
Here’s a shot of the sink that I ordered….The Bobby! It’s f’n dreamy! (had to swear…had to!)
The CEO of the company, Kim Vance, started Whyte & Company, when she couldn’t find a purple sink online. I remember laughing so hard when she told me the story. She said she googled like crazy and couldn’t find a purple sink and realized she needed to start a coloured sink company because it was a completely untouched area in the market. Speaking to Kim on the phone is unforgettable…she has so much passion for what she does. If you order a sink, you’ll get to talk to her because each sink is completely custom made for you…You’re gonna love her and tell her I said hi!!
Another memorable thing this #bossbabe said was that people often ask her, what happens if you no longer want a pink sink one day?” Her answer was AHHHHMAZING! She said, “that’s what Craigslist is for.” She then asked me if anyone keeps anything “forever” anymore?! I loved her answer because it’s so damn true!! We spend (well I spend), so much time asking myself if I can love something “forever” and it’s such an unrealistic pressure to put on yourself. Live a little…let colour in you guys and you will never regret it!
I can honestly tell you that I’m not minding doing dishes at all, since I now do dishes in pink water…I hope this side effect does not wear off!
Sink Samples
I love her samples…it’s an actual piece of the sink material (which is a blend of stone and resin), in its exact colour, that you can order to feel it and make sure it matches your space. Here are some of my favourite colours from the 30 OPTIONS….yes 30….bye bye white and stainless! Mine is the first…in blush and it’s RIDICULOUS how much I love it. Just saying. However, there was a silver sage moment of indecision…lol!
Ok so here is a sneak peek of our sink being installed…but I’m saving more for next week! It’s just too good to give it all away you know?!?!
WAIT, how could I forget to ask this, what colour would you choose for your sink?!?!
Next week, I’ll share our countertop choice and photos of it installed, as well as our new faucet! I am in the process of finalizing the backsplash…so there is a ton of fun details to come…and then I’ll show you the sink in full effect too!
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the One Room Challenge updates!
Looks sooooo good! I have the original pink sink in our 1950’s ranch and I love it. The rest of the bathroom is mostly white but it’s fun to have that pop of pink in the sink. Can’t wait to see the full reveal : )
Oh thank you! That is so cool…we are pink sink sisters!!!! Can’t wait to share it with and thank you for the comment!
Don’t laugh, but can you guess who did have pink coy tertops!!!! ??? Yup, good old Dessa! Wish I new you then you would have loved it. Big floral wallpaper with teal and pink peacocks plastered all over it. I swear your secretly an extension! Love you and thanks for lunch the other day!!! Can’t wait for our next rendezvous 😚
We do share a lot of similarities…maybe that means I’m going to be wealthy one day?! hahahah….
that kitchen sounds very cool! Ok so lets open up a business already!!
I LOVE this. You have got me rethinking my powder room. Or my kids’ bath. Or… Great post.
Oh aweseome!! Thanks so much for the comment! Let me know what you decide!!
That pink sink is EVERYTHING. You have definitely started a trend, I am certain. Bravo on your bravery and sass.
Hi Kimber…oh that’s awesome! thank you!! It is a sassy sink isn’t it?! Lol…thanks for the comment!!
You are killing me with all of this gorgeousness and I absolutely LOVE Kim’s response to your question as to what to do if you get sick of the pink sink! ha! Can’t wait for the final reveal!
Hey Julie!! Thanks so much for popping by! Isn’t it so cool! You’re too kind…I hope you like it!!
Oh my golly – the guilt trip is over! Loved those words about Craigslist! Yeeees! Great post, great colored sinks, and love love love your pink sink!
Hahahah! That’s awesome! I totally agree…just have fun with your choices! xoxo
Wow – I absolutely love the idea of a colored sink! Your blush pink sink is stunning, and I am sure doing the dishes is such fun – seriously, how could it not be. Can’t wait for the total reveal, it is going to be positively gorgeous!
Hi Liz, thanks so much for the vote of confidence!! It IS way more fun…seriously…I have been doing the dishes so often! hahah! I can’t wait to show you the reveal! thanks for the sweet comment!
I must have this!
totally, you must! lol…but seriously!
I love how much you’re venturing out of the norm! That sink will continue to spark many conversations, and isn’t that what we love?! I’d totally go for the silver sage… a soothing color to do something that I don’t enjoy! You rock that pink girl!
Thank you Tana! Omg the silver sage is to. die. for. and it’s actually the sink that the creator of the company, Kim Vance, has in her home so you’re in amazing company!!!! Thanks again Tana!
i am in love love with your kitchen. i actually love your whole design style. i almost painted all my kitchen cabinets fuschia… to my family’s horror. been checking on a fuschia range for 2 years. i have a 51 inch white drainboard sink I’m in love with. but. my bathroom sink is going PINK!!! thank you so much for the inspiration!!
wow that’s so bold…I’ll have to see it if you do it! So glad you’re doing a pink sink! You’ll love Kim Vance and make sure you tell her I said hi! You will adore the sink so much!!
Love the pink. I want a pink one for my laundry but how do I get one to Spain? I also want silver sage for the kitchen.
Hi Gillian! I bet Kim Vance (the CEO) can ship you one to Spain…she’s pretty darn amazing! If you give me your email I’ll have her contact you! They are amazing and you will love them! Silver Sage is so amazing isn’t it?!