(Slightly) unusual kitchen sink "geometry" needed

[Clive Long,UK]

Due to a B*lls up on my part, my wondrous new kitchen double-glazing only partly opens because my mixer tap impedes it. The sink is a conventional stell single bowl, single drainer with "mono-blok" tap (I don't know what it is really called). Now I'm happy enough with the tap and sink, but I know that window non-opening is going to drive me nuts.

So ..... bright idea.

I need to replace the worksurface, and stainles steel sinks are not too expensive. Does anyone know of a sink model where the tap fitting is in the "corner" of the sink bowl rather than "between" the bowl and drainer. In this way I can get the pipe out of the way of the window opening (well pretty much). Unfortunately the mono-bloc tap will have to go as one of the tap heads will be in the wrong place to easily use. So I would replace trusty "mono-bloc" tap with one of these ponsey all-in-one heat/flow controller lever operated taps. Is there any "pre-formed" sink remotely like this?

The only other solution I thought of is a corion work surface with "under-sinks" and the taps "recessed" into the worksurface - but that would look too "now" for my rather "then" kitchen.

Other bright ideas or warnings?

Thanks

Clive

[Andy Hall]

Have a look at Franke -

They have a wide range of sinks and taps in a range of prices.

You don't want Corian unless you plan to turn your kitchen into a fast food outlet.

.andy

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[kitchenman]

If there is enough space at the corner of the existing sink why not fit the new ponsey tap there, all you need is a 35mm hole. Ikea sell the punch for about £10.

Then buy a blank to cover the old 35mm hole.

Total cost less than a new sink & all the work involved.

[Clive Long,UK]

Franke looks like they manufacture a couple of models very close to what I am looking for. The ARX-621 and 661, if you are interested. Only thing is, the guy in North London who supplies sounds very suspicious on the phone .....

[Gin Smith]

IIRC both MFI and John Lewis supply Franke sinks

[Clive Long,UK]

Finally

I bought the Franke ARX- 661 from my trusty plumber's merchant, Empress Supplies, Finchley. They will get anything plumbing related if it is possible to get. 4 days delivery for the sink. Now just have to fix it .....

[Huge]

Have you unpacked it yet? I went through 3 or 4 of these in "LEFT HAND" packaging that were actually "RIGHT HAND" sinks.

[Michael Mcneil]

Why not have the windows opening out like most other people do?

[Clive Long,UK]

Because if you live in a flat several floors up, it makes them harder to clean