Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen sinks and taps, boiling water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions redefine the iconic Belfast sink with the launch of OPTIMA, a brand-new Belfast sink which is made of granite and designed with a fluted apron front.
Offering a modern interpretation of an 18th century design classic, OPTIMA is available in 4 matt colours to help UK customers move away from traditional white gloss models and define the fluted front design detail. Well-suited for today’s most popular interior styles, OPTIMA is perfect in traditional and modern-Shaker kitchen schemes, which are known for their matt painted finish.
Paul Illingworth, Design Manager at Abode says, “The introduction of our new OPTIMA fluted Belfast sink responds to the growing need for essential design elements like the sink and taps to truly reflect a person’s individual style and furniture choice. In fact, the trend for fluted kitchens increased by over 200% in the past year, and our OPTIMA fluted Belfast sink provides a new way to introduce vertical grooves into the kitchen, which is fresh and timeless.”
FLUTED APRON FRONT – Naturally durable, OPTIMA is made of granite and designed with a fluted apron front, which adds texture to the kitchen’s cleaning zone. Mirroring the market’s love of fluted design, OPTIMA takes the traditional Belfast sink from smooth to grooved, while offering a subtle mix of light and shadow. Reversible too, OPTIMA features a fluted surface on one side and smooth on the other so you can ensure the right look in your home without sacrificing the benefits.
4 COLOURS – Presenting 4 matt finishes that resonate with today’s most popular furniture styles, OPTIMA is available in White Granite, Grey Metallic, Black Metallic and Taupe Granite, which is a brand-new sink colour by Abode in 2025 and 100% exclusive to OPTIMA. Plus, all finish options are priced the same, so you don’t have to pay more for your favourite shade.
RINSE & OVERFLOW – No need to compromise on the size of your bowl, as OPTIMA is designed with a space-making rinse and overflow, which is used to dispose liquids when the main bowl is in use. Providing huge benefits in a compact space when either washing up, rinsing or storing your kitchen sponge, the slimline rinse gives all the benefits of a traditional 1.5 bowl sink by retaining the working depth of the main bowl. Supplied with an Abode branded overflow and 90mm waste in Stainless Steel finish, which is compatible with standard sized waste disposal units.
STANDARD FIT – Smaller yet deeper than its closest rival the Butler sink, OPTIMA measures H250mm x W598mm x D478 mm, making it the perfect fit for standard 600mm sink cabinets, and accommodating a compact boiler if you want to include either a 3 IN 1 or 4 IN 1 boiling water tap. Another added benefit is that OPTIMA is supplied with all pipework unlike mainstream models, where the waste and plumbing kit usually come at an cost extra to you!
LIGHTWEIGHT – The typical weight of a ceramic Belfast sink is 25-30kg with some weighing as much as 42kg! Easier to pick-up and manoeuvre into place, the OPTIMA sink weighs just under 20kg, which is less than the UK HSE guidelines so you can ensure the perfect fit in your kitchen.
ACCESSORIES – Unlike no other Belfast sink available today, OPTIMA comes with a range of custom-fit accessories to save you time and space for the things that matter. Available to buy separately or as a set, options include an FSC® Approved Prep Board that transforms your sink into a handy food prep station, a stainless steel Colander to rinse and drain items, and a rollable Flex Rack for efficient drying.
The new OPTIMA fluted Belfast sink is available now and priced at £499 including VAT in all 4 colours. Abode complementary Sink Wastes are priced from £40, and Overflow Covers start at £15 including vat. www.abodedesigns.co.uk
