Why These 2 Iconic British Brands Belong in Your Next Kitchen

Whether from this century or the last (or the one before!), It’s no secret that T&C readers love British design. And as idiosyncratic as the style is – colorful and exaggerated in some cases, sleek and minimal in others – there is one thing that is not spared, and that is quality that ages well. Perhaps this embodies the tried and tested furniture, traditional lacquer colors or design details such as a corrugated ceramic sink on the front apron or a gold-plated gooseneck fitting. Whatever it is, it should do its job and look good for many years, especially in a room that is used regularly: the kitchen.

Aside from statement appliances and gorgeous countertops, two of the hardest working elements in the kitchen are your sink and faucet, and why shouldn’t they look brilliant too? Two sleek English brands – Shaws and Perrin & Rowe, both from House of Rohl – will help you tap into that traditional British vibe.

Shaws is steeped in history and has been making fireclay sinks since 1897, while Perrin & Rowe designs faucets and faucets to perfection. Both brands are handcrafted and “complementary,” says James Smith, Marketing Director at House of Rohl. “If you marry the two of them together, you are making a design statement.”

Here are a few more reasons why you should design your next kitchen around these two classic British brands.

Here, here for handwork

Many companies say their products are handcrafted, but often part of the process is done by machines. Not so with Shaws. From making the molds to shaping and glazing the end product, each sink is made entirely by hand – a process that can take up to four weeks.

“Everyone who works on the sinks has honed their craft and often passed the craft down from generation to generation,” says Smith. In fact, each sink is stamped with the initials of the master who created it.

Perrin & Rowe’s faucets are also touched by human hands throughout the process, with artisans hand casting the brass for many styles and hand polishing each piece as the final step in the manufacturing process.

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It is no exaggeration when Smith says that Shaws sinks are “the longest-lasting in the world”. He remembered a factory tour where the manager took a hammer (the sink was fine). “You can send them through Hell and they’ll take it,” he says.

Shaws is sinking: In numbers

  • 1 Craftsman per sink
  • 24 Days to create just one
  • 14th different types of clay are used
  • Dried for 40 Hours before glazing
  • Fired in ovens over 2200 ° F

    Made from locally sourced clay and water, the sinks are dried for 40 hours before being glazed and fired twice. The end product has extra thick walls and a surface that is resistant to cracks, chipping and stains and lasts longer than a lifetime – the oldest known Shaws sink dates back to 1913.

    Enter: The status tap

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    Rohl’s house

    Perrin & Rowe was founded by two engineers who couldn’t find a satisfactory fitting on the market, so they set out to develop one themselves. Each faucet goes through a series of tests simulating 25 years of use, and the brass plating thickness exceeds industry standards to ensure long-lasting quality.

    They also offer top-notch filtration as well as instant filtered hot taps for quick and easy making of tea, blanching vegetables, and more. Plus: A hands-free kitchen option with contactless technology enables easy operation of the mixer without germs.

    Fronts, surfaces and lots of style

    Shaws are sinking

    Rohl’s house

    While both brands are clearly British, they offer a range of options to suit any aesthetic.

    The Shaws Waterside collection features timeless apron fronts, while the Egerton with a patterned front adds a little spice. For a more modern look, the clear angular lines of the Shaker collection are the right choice. When it comes to colors, Shaws currently offers styles in white, biscuit (a warm off-white), black, gray and the new Gallery by Shaws patterns.

    Traditionalists will like Perrin & Rowe’s Georgian Era collection, which is inspired by the art and architecture of the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, while those with a more transitional style will be drawn to the Armstrong collection. The streamlined Holborn collection is designed with modern sensitivity.

    A match made in Britain

    Smith notes that while both brands were designed as single pieces, they shine the brightest when paired together. The installation of Perrin & Rowe lights allows Shaws products to work with any aesthetic, whether you want to be more modern, like the transitional look, or want to keep it traditional.

    For example, an Egerton sink paired with an English golden Edwardian bridge fitting creates a classic country house style. Conversely, the minimalist Holborn faucet in polished chrome and a metallic Gallery by Shaws design would provide a sleek contemporary look. It’s the kind of artistic symbiosis that crosses generations.

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