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BLANCO links OOVALON sink and LUNEOO tap as one kitchen design story

The German manufacturer presents an oval composite sink and a cylindrical mixer tap with a separate side control unit as a matched pair, both recognised with 2026 design awards.

Lucia MarchettiOctober 18, 20265 min read6 views

A slender cylindrical tap with a separate circular side control dial stands beside an oval undermount sink topped by a slim metal grid on a matte stone worktop, lit by soft daylight.

BLANCO has introduced a matching sink and tap pairing that the company presents as a single design concept, aimed at kitchens conceived as an extension of the living space rather than a purely functional zone. The OOVALON sink and LUNEOO tap bring together clean lines, tactile surfaces and water-control hardware developed as one story, according to the manufacturer.

Both products received a German Design Award 2026 and an iF Design Award 2026, BLANCO said. The company presents the pair as a continuation of its long-standing effort to extend the boundaries of form and function in kitchen fittings.

Marcel Moritz, BLANCO's head of global design and innovation, said that the more the team explored the idea of the kitchen as a living space, the clearer it became that a softer, more fluid shape could add warmth and approachability without losing clarity. The remark, supplied by the company, sets out the design intent behind the pairing.

Side control replaces the lever

The LUNEOO-S mixer has a slender cylindrical body intended to read as a sculptural element in the kitchen. Instead of a conventional lever, water is operated through a separate side unit that can be positioned beside, behind, in front of, or to the left or right of the sink, paired with what BLANCO describes as an intuitive, seamless interface. A dual-spray head is held in place magnetically, and a flexible braided hose is used to extend reach and precision.

Six functions from one station

The CHOICE LUNEOO-S variant turns the tap into a 6-in-1 drinks station delivering chilled, still and sparkling water and boiling hot water alongside the standard hot and cold supply. Its core is the CHOICE.All unit installed beneath the sink. Through the free BLANCO UNIT app, households can manage settings that include CO2 level alerts and filter changes. Both tap versions are offered in black matt, satin gold or satin dark steel.

Velvet-feel composite sink

The OOVALON sink is oval in shape and is offered in mystic black and cloud white for undermount installation. Both finishes are made from VELGRANIT, BLANCO's latest material development, which the company says feels as velvety as sea-polished stone while retaining durability. The material is rated heat resistant to 300°C and carries a BLANCO PROTECTION SHIELD treatment described as resisting limescale, fading and acidic substances; fingerprints are said to remain invisible and maintenance is kept simple.

A CapFlow fitting supplies a high-quality metal top grid that creates a practical work surface, visually floating above the basin while integrating into the overall design. The BLANCO UNIT brings tap, sink and an optimised cabinet system together, combining storage and technology to keep a kitchen organised and efficient.