Normandy Double Bowl Sink is the Number 2 Sink
The Normandy Double Bowl Sink is a traditional French farmhouse ceramic sink and is the second most popular sink on sinks.co.uk. The reason for its continued popularity is that is the largest double bowl sink available on the site. Unlike many other double bowl sinks on the market, its two equal-sized bowls can easily accommodate bulky oven trays, and specifically those found in Agas. In fact it is the site’s only double bowl sink that allows an Aga tray to be fully immersed in water. perrin & rowe tapsIt is terribly annoying to have a beautiful farmhouse sink that is too small to fit large pots, pans and trays. Having a sink large enough to take oversize items makes much lighter work of washing up. Since the Normandy French farmhouse sink’s proportions were designed with this in mind, it is a very practical feature for Aga owners or anyone using large oven utensils or cooking pots.
Rather than standard ball clay, the Normandy Double Bowl Sink is made from fireclay ceramic, making for a lasting product. Fireclay ensures that the sink will last a long time if it is cared for properly.
From traditional natural wood kitchens to contemporary and sleek kitchens, this particular style of traditional French farmhouse sink fits all schemes, accentuating both vintage and urban designs. The Normandy Double Bowl Sink not only suits all styles of kitchen, it is a very practical ceramic sink. It is perfectly suited to washing up all sizes of pots and pans, but is also ideal for washing vegetables and even defrosting large pieces of meat. Due to its size, it is easy to defrost even a large leg of lamb in it.
After the first ceramic Belfast and Butler sinks came into being in the late 19th century, French farmhouse sinks followed suit. Setting up a factory in northern France, two brothers, Emile and Andre Porcher, used local clay to produce their ceramic sinks. As opposed to the rough red Staffordshire clay commonly used at Potteries, their clay was of a superior quality, allowing the French manufacturers to produce a finer product. Some designs dating from the end of the 19th century are still produced today, a testament to their good design. Continuing to this day at its factory in the Loire region, the Porcher name enjoys the reputation as one of the oldest and most respected name in the production of fireclay sinks.
Featuring the manufacturer’s logo stamped into the side wall of the sink, the Normandy Double Bowl Sink has a most authentic vintage look. Able to accommodate a 60mm basket strainer wastes, the farmhouse sink comes in a non-tarnish brass or Satin chrome finish. If you wish, you can install a plug and chain, although that will require drilling to mount the chainstay.
By following a few simple cleaning guidelines, fireclay sinks are easy to maintain and will last a lifetime. Cleaning daily with a non-abrasive cleaner like washing up liquid will prevent stains like coffee and wine building up. chrome taps For tougher stains, like those from aluminium saucepans, it’s best to use a specialist cleaning product recommended by the manufacturers, like Astonish, which is especially formulated for fireclay ceramic sinks and is available to order from sinks.co.uk.
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