Previously, it was mainly stainless steel that led the choice, but now black, copper, gold and anthracite are very much in demand in the kitchen."
Where exactly these trends come from, he finds difficult to pinpoint. "You have of course been seeing these colors in the interior design field for some time. For us as a player in the field of faucets and sinks, among other things, this has of course been important because we too have been able to adjust our collection accordingly." Frans points out some highlights of the new "dream kitchen.
"The new Franke Mythos sinks are elegant in style. They can be seen as an addition of simplicity and minimalist design with attention to detail. Thanks to the unique 6 mm edge, the sink can be tightly built into any worktop. The perfectly rounded corners give the sink an elegant character, moreover, this smaller corner radius makes the sink easy to clean. The seamlessly integrated turbo plug is equipped with a design cover plate that not only ensures a sleek look, but also provides additional convenience."

Hygiene is also playing an increasingly important role. "We respond to this nicely with the Atlas Neo Sensor. The sensor operation means the faucet does not need to be touched. The faucet can best be described as a hybrid kitchen mixer. It can be used touch-free via the infrared motion sensor or manually, with the standard manual side lever." French explains that the touch-free function works even when the manual lever is closed. "The intuitive touch-free sensor responds immediately to hand movements and automatically stops after 30 seconds. Water saving in optima forma, in other words!" The Atlas Neo Sensor faucet is available with swivel fixed spout, pull-out spout or with pull-out hand shower in stainless steel or in the color Industrial Black.
"Whatever kitchen style you choose, the black Onyx and matte black combination of sink and mixer from the Black Edition line fits perfectly into today's kitchen," according to Frans. The Franke Fragranite+ sinks are available in the trend color black. "So that it always fits the kitchen atmosphere one wants to create. Either matte or glossy or yet black with light metallic look. All these options are available."
"A boiling water faucet and a Fragranite+ sink is a great combination in both color and use." Heat up to 280°C does not affect the material or color of the sink, Frans knows. "Because a Fragranite+ is so hard and colored through and through, scratches have no effect on the sink. Fragranite+ sinks are durable to use and easy to clean." In addition to black, the sink is also available in trend colors such as gray, cashmere and white.

Franke has colorful faucets for every application, taste, kitchen style or passion. "Whether you're looking for a faucet or boiling water faucet for your own home or for a client's project, the Franke Faucet Finder will help you out." (see www.franke.nl)
For example, there are boiling water faucets for different applications such as boiling, boiling and chilled or boiling, chilled and sparkling. The Industrial color faucets in Franke's range are PVD-coated. Frans concludes, "It is the strongest and most durable method for a faucet coating today, with an ultra-thin, scratch-resistant finish and a perfect color that does not fade or disappear through polishing."
More detailed product descriptions can be found at www.franke.nl