When you've made the commitment to purchase a Turner Hastings fireclay sink for the laundry, it doesn't just stop at the sink itself. A laundry sink works harder than almost any other fixture in the home, so the right accessories aren't a luxury, they're the secret to effortless performance every single washday. Below is the framework we use inhouse to guide our customers in the buying journey.

Why accessories matter ​

Our fireclay sinks are handfinished, kilnfired at 1,200°C and coated in a glaze that resists chips, stains and thermal shock. But accessories complete the ecosystem. A rollup drainer doubles your bench space for drip-drying sweaters; and a colourmatched basket waste turns an ordinary plumbing part into a design feature. Together, they preserve the sink's beauty, extend its lifespan and make daily tasks faster and more hygienic.  

Finish first – coordinating colours and metals

Because laundries often adjoin the kitchen or mudroom, continuity of finish is critical. We begin by anchoring the palette with the basket waste, since it sits at the visual centre of the bowl. Our range covers every major finish, from polished chrome to brushed nickel, matte black and even matte grey, but EnglishBronze remains our goto when we want a heritage accent without the maintenance of raw brass. It's PVDtreated for superior scratch resistance and pairs seamlessly with our Ludlow or Novanta tap families.

Pro tip: if your laundry cabinetry is painted in a cool white or pale grey, a warmer metal such as EnglishBronze or BrushedBrass adds depth and prevents the room from feeling clinical. Conversely, a charcoal cabinet finish sings when teamed with brushed nickel or gunmetal, emphasising crisp contemporary lines.

Functional heroes – basket wastes, protective grids and rollup drainers

Basket wastes
The humble basket waste shoulders a bigger workload in a laundry than in a kitchen: soaking muddy sportswear, draining mop buckets and catching lint. We recommend models with removable strainers and long screws for our thick fireclay sinks, ensuring easy maintenance down the track. Our 90×50mm basket waste range is available in nine finishes, so you never have to compromise on style.

Protective grids
A stainlesssteel grid sits a few millimetres off the base of the bowl, allowing water to drain freely while cushions and delicates rest safely above. Choose a grid sized specifically for your sink model, our grids are formed for a glovelike fit that won't scuff the glaze. Rubber feet prevent vibration and can be replaced as they wear.

Rollup drainers
Space is premium real estate in a compact Australian laundry. A rollup drainer spans across our inset and undermount sinks to create an instant dripdry platform, then coils into a drawer when you're done. Ours is foodgrade 304 stainless with silicone rails, so it's heatsafe and dishwasherfriendly. Available in chrome or brushed brass, it's the single accessory clients tell us they can't live without.

Tapware talk – get the right flow

A laundry tap must clear buckets, vases and baking trays, yet switch to a gentle spray when rinsing silk. Pullout mixers answer both needs and, in finishes like English Bronze, turn a utilitarian area into a design statement. Look for ceramic disc cartridges (all our mixers use them) and a swivel range of at least 120° so you can redirect water to every corner of a double bowl if you choose that configuration.

Installation tip: set the spout so the aerator lands onethird of the way into the bowl. It maximises usable bench space while minimising splash.

Installation and maintenance essentials

• Seal every penetration – we specify a highquality neutralcure silicone around basket wastes, tap holes and the edge of the sink itself to stop moisture wicking into timber benchtops and seal off the sink to for a proper drainage.

• Wipe, don't soak, metal finishes – after each laundry day, a quick microfibre wipe prevents detergent buildup on brushed brass or bronze fixtures.

• Dishwasher test – any basket waste of ours that can't survive a 60°C cycle doesn't make it into our range; that's our internal benchmark for easy cleaning. 

Curated combinations to inspire

Bringing it all together

Selecting accessories is about amplifying the virtues of your fireclay sink, durability, beauty and decadeslong ease of use, while tailoring the workstation to the way you live. Our factory team tests our grids, wastes, mixers and sinks before it reaches the catalogue, so you can be confident each piece will perform as brilliantly as it looks.

Ready to build your perfect laundry? Explore the full accessory range online or visit one of our retail partners to experience the finishes firsthand. As always, if you'd like personalised advice, drop us a line, our consultants are only too happy to help you finish your fireclay story with the perfect supporting accessories.