I think I’ve just found the most beautiful modern kitchen sink ever. I don’t normally write about contemporary decor. But. Then This. In my research travels, I stumbled upon this Blanco Modex kitchen sink and thought it was really quite… perfect… if your look is contemporary.
The video brings the sexy sculptural lines of this modern sink alive:
Genius drainboard design makes this product
This modern kitchen sink is architectural in its overall lines — the company calls it a “modern cubic design.” The first thing you notice is its unique profile, sitting 3″ above the kitchen counter.
But to my eye, the angular drainboard design is the real stroke of genius that takes this kitchen sink from good to great. Rather than simply recessing the drainboard in the wrap-around deck, the designer started it at the top edge of the front (a practical move, for chopping, etc., too). Then, look carefully, and like me, do you see that the drainboard slopes back and down toward the sink at compound angle? It’s hard to tell exactly, but if so, wow. Who’da thunk a drainboard design could make such an impact.
The Blanco Modex seems like an instant 21st Century classic. Others noticed, too, and the company says it won a 2012 Red Dot International Design Award. Yes — this is not a new-today design — but like I said, I don’t normally pay attention to or write about contemporary design kitchen and bath fixtures.
Modern material
The company says that Modex is:
… made from Blanco’s patented SILGRANIT II formula. It is resistant to heat, chips, scratches, food acids and offers an impervious Hygienic+Plus shield against bacteria and dirt.
“You can prep, cut and clean right on MODEX,” said Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing. “This is a workstation and sink in one. It’s a stunning fixture that you don’t have to treat delicately. You can put it to work and abuse it. It’s as tough as it is gorgeous.”
I’d go with the white:
Of course, I’d prefer this kitchen sink in white. When making big purchases meant to last many many years, I lean conservative about choosing details that are too trendy. “Anthracite”… “Cinder”… etc…. hmmmmm. White will always be crisp and modern! I also tend to think dark kitchen sinks will show dirt and water spots worse than white sinks will.
The drainboard gives this modern kitchen sink a nod to mid century
I suspect there are quite a few readers with midcentury modern homes who want to bring contemporary design into their kitchens. Because this sinks gives a nod to vintage drainboard sinks and in such a beautiful way, I think it’s an excellent choice for the MCM-marries-contemporary short list.
Modern — even if it’s not mid century modern — for sure can be good.
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Phyllis says
I want one
Crazy Quilter says
I have this sink in white and I love it. The bowl is big enough for standard size cookie sheets and broiler pans. I can lay them flat and scrub away. Because it is basically crushed granite composite, I can put hot pots etc in it with no problem.
The biggest problem is if you are short. I am 5’5″ and can reach everything easily, my good friend is 5’1′ and says it pushes on her
ta-tas so she can’t reach the faucet or the back bottom.
My kitchen is an updated version of 30’s design. That’s why I picked this sink and I’m very glad I did,
DJ Sparkles says
I love the look of it, but it’s too small for normal kitchen use for me. As a second sink, like a bar sink, it’d be great. But as my kitchen barely has room for one sink, two’s not going to happen here.
Debbie Peterson Jenson says
Too small and I like sweeping my crumbs into the disposal side of sink…I also could imagine chips on the corners from a pot hitting it just right?
Ranell says
It says heat resistant, I had another brand name sink and when I stuck my warm pot in the sink it burnt a ring indentation. We ripped it out and put in a cast iron farmhouse sink. Lots of things look pretty but are they functional in real life situations? Maybe this one is, I wouldn’t want to chance it with my money. Love your blog!
Toni says
Pass. Way too modern looking for me.
Karin McGaughey says
This sink is so beautiful. But more for a person who wants to post on social media from their kitchen rather than cook. The sink is too small. The lip is too high to sweep crumbs from the counter into the sink. Fabulous sink if you only want it for the pictures…
Kersten says
Aesthetically pleasing, but if I can’t get my *entire* cookie sheet or big griddle down into it, then it’s a thumbs down for me. I’m too practical!
Kathy says
Very high style and to my eye, looks rather ultra modern 70ish. And anything from the ’70s is retro these days!
Melanie Lee says
When we are working on a mid-mod project for our own home or the flip homes for which we are always searching (in order to save them from the fate of destruction and replacement with massive homes out of scale with the neighboring properties), we LOVE these sorts of finds. We can make the homes live like people live today, taking full advantage of improvements to building materials, but with a healthy nod to the aesthetic that drives this website and all of its followers. We’d love to be purists – believe me, we are truly impressed with all of you out there. We just can’t resist those companies out there who subscribe to the same design ideology as our mid-mod heroes. We ask ourselves if the item would have been found in homes in the 1960s if it were available? If yes, then . . .
Maria says
You do you!
This isn’t for me, not a fan of drop in sinks as I like to be able to wipe a counter into the sink.