Classic
Brushed stainless steel
Durable, hygienic and visually neutral. Ergosteel provides the traditional accessible sink solution, while Trendline adds a more refined contemporary stainless-steel form.
Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen Sinks
Accessible Kitchens
Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen Sinks
Shallow bowl kitchen sinks designed to improve reach, knee clearance and everyday comfort with stainless steel, quartz-composite and premium PVD finishes for accessible kitchens that still feel like beautifully designed kitchens.
Reduced bowl depth Less downward reaching during everyday use
Improved knee space Designed to support a closer seated approach
Flexible installation Inset, under-mounted, flush and sit-on options
Contemporary finishes Stainless steel, granite composite and premium PVD
Why shallow bowl?
Lowering the worktop is only half the story
A standard deep kitchen sink can require considerable forward and downward reaching when it is used from a seated position. It also occupies valuable space beneath the worktop, making it harder for somebody using a wheelchair to approach closely.
Accessible shallow-bowl sinks reduce that depth, helping bring the bottom of the bowl within easier reach while creating more usable knee and leg space underneath.
That makes them particularly effective when combined with an open sink area or a height-adjustable worktop, where the sink can be positioned around the user rather than expecting the user to adapt to a conventional kitchen height.
A defining feature
120 mmMarket-leading shallow bowl depth
Used across many of our specialist Granberg accessible sink ranges, balancing seated access and knee clearance with the capacity needed for normal food preparation, washing and cleaning.
Building Regulations
What are the regulations?
Shallow bowl kitchen sinks are a requirement in accessible kitchens, according to Document M of the Building Regulations.
Under M4(3) of Approved Document M, Volume 1: Dwellings, the sink in a wheelchair-accessible kitchen should be no more than 150mm deep.
M4(3)The section of Part M of the Building Regulations that manages wheelchair users dwellings, and identifies shallow bowl kitchen sinks as a requirement in accessible kitchens.
Start here
Explore the accessible kitchen sink collection
Start with the sink material and style, then choose the compatible accessories, plumbing and installation components needed to complete the sink area.
Sink Collections
01 Stainless Steel Ergosteel
Granberg's established accessible stainless-steel sink collection, with single, one-and-a-half and double-bowl layouts designed for fixed or height-adjustable worktops.
Brushed stainless Inset Under-mounted Heat protected
Explore Granberg Ergosteel 
02 Quartz Composite Granite
Substantial quartz-composite sinks in black, brown, grey, beige and white, including compact single-bowl designs and configurations with integrated side drainers.
Quartz composite Black White Drainer options
Explore Granberg Granite 
Trendline
Design-led accessible sinks made from heavier-gauge stainless steel, with a broad choice of bowl configurations and premium PVD finishes alongside classic stainless steel.
Stainless steel PVD finishes Inset Flush-mount Under-mounted
Explore Granberg Trendline Accessories & Installation
04 Sink Accessories
Chopping boards, rinsing trays, drying trays, baskets, strainers and matching accessories for Ergosteel, Granite and Trendline sinks.
Browse accessories
05 Sit-On Sinks with Hob Cut-Out
Complete stainless-steel work surfaces combining sink bowls, preparation areas and optional custom hob cut-outs in one integrated unit.
Explore sit-on sinks
Heat Insulation Pads
Self-adhesive insulation for the underside of suitable metal sinks where a seated user's legs can occupy the open space beneath the bowl.
Shop insulation pads
07 Flexible Water Supply & Waste Kits
Flexible water feeds, waste hoses and plumbing kits for fixed or height-adjustable sink installations where the services need additional movement.
Explore flexible plumbing
08 Tap Hole Cutters
Specialist cutting tools for creating a clean tap opening in compatible stainless-steel sinks with less risk of damaging the surrounding surface.
Shop tap hole cuttersAccessibility can take different forms
Choose the sink around the kitchen, not the other way around
The accessible geometry can remain consistent while the material completely changes the character of the kitchen. That leaves far more room to design around the user without settling for a clinical-looking sink area.
Architectural
Quartz composite
Granberg Granite brings the weight and texture of a modern composite sink to accessible kitchen design, with black, brown, grey, beige and white finishes and a strong, minimal appearance.
Statement
PVD colour
Trendline opens up a much wider decorative palette, allowing the sink to coordinate with handles, appliances, taps and other metallic details across a high-specification kitchen.
New longer cover Granberg manufacturer warranties
5 years Ergosteel Against manufacturing defects.
15 years Granite Against manufacturing defects.
5 years Trendline Against manufacturing defects.
A coordinated Trendline kitchen
The new taps bring the colour story beyond the sink
Granberg has now expanded Trendline with a family of coordinating kitchen mixer taps. That makes it possible to specify the sink and tap as part of the same visual scheme rather than treating accessible hardware as an afterthought.
Selected matching tap finishes
Stainless Black Gold Copper
The Trendline sink palette goes wider: the sink collection also includes Bronze and Champagne PVD finishes. The taps live within our Kitchen Taps range rather than this sink category.
Explore accessible kitchen taps →Installation style
How should the sink meet the worktop?
The right approach depends on the selected sink, worktop material, desired finish and whether the sink is being incorporated into a moving work surface.
Inset
The sink is installed into the worktop from above, leaving its outer rim visible around the cut-out. It is a practical option across a wide range of worktop materials.
Under-mounted
The sink sits beneath a compatible work surface, creating a cleaner visual transition and allowing the worktop material to remain prominent around the bowl.
Sit-On
The sink and surrounding stainless-steel working area form a complete surface, removing the need for a separate worktop around the sink and optional hob zone.
The bowl is only one part of the solution
Protect the space beneath the sink
A shallow sink creates valuable room underneath, but the surrounding services need to preserve that advantage. Plumbing, insulation and tap position should all be considered as part of the same accessible working area.
Protect against heat
Where a seated user's knees and legs occupy the open space beneath a metal sink, suitable underside heat protection helps reduce direct heat transfer from hot water in the bowl.
Keep the services flexible
On a height-adjustable worktop, water feeds and waste connections need enough controlled movement to follow the complete working height range.
Put controls within reach
Sink accessibility can still be compromised by a tap positioned too far away. Consider control location and reach from the intended seated and standing positions.
Accessibility School
What is an accessible kitchen sink?
Our practical guide explains why bowl depth, knee clearance, tap position, worktop height and surrounding layout all affect how comfortably a kitchen sink can be used from a seated or standing position.
Read the accessible kitchen sink guide →Design the complete sink area
Choose the sink around the person using the kitchen
Compare stainless steel, Granite and Trendline finishes, then consider the worktop, tap position, plumbing and knee space as part of one accessible working area. Our team can help with both fixed-height and height-adjustable kitchen designs.
