A beautifully designed kitchen deserves accessories that work just as hard as the surfaces they sit on. That is the thinking behind the Franke All-In Accessory Kit, a smartly curated collection of five premium pieces now available at Italtile’s fourteen showrooms and online.
Designed to slot seamlessly over any compatible sink up to 54 cm wide, the kit reimagines the sink area as a fully integrated workstation. Instead of juggling separate chopping boards, strainers and bowls across cluttered countertops, everything locks into one elegant, space-saving system, giving home cooks a smoother, more intuitive workflow from meal prep right through to clean-up.
The kit includes:
- Stainless-Steel Telescopic Bridge that spans the sink and serves as the foundation for every other accessory;
- Bamboo Chopping Board that sits securely on the bridge for stable, hygienic food preparation;
- Small Strainer Bowl for rinsing vegetables, draining pasta or washing fruit directly over the basin;
- Small Collector Bowl for gathering peels, scraps and offcuts, keeping the workspace tidy as you go;
- Bamboo Bowl Lid that doubles as a secondary prep surface or elegant cover. Only premium food-safe bamboo and high-grade polished stainless steel is used – both materials chosen for durability, moisture resistance and ease of cleaning.
The concept is simple but effective
Prepare. Cook. Clean. Tidy Up. Four steps, one station.
It is a philosophy that resonates particularly well in compact South African kitchens and open-plan living spaces, where countertop real estate is precious and clutter quickly becomes the enemy of calm.
A heritage of Swiss precision, a future rooted in sustainability
The All-In Accessory Kit is the latest expression of a design ethos that stretches back more than a century. Franke was founded in 1911 by Hermann Franke as a small sheet-metal workshop in Rorschach, Switzerland. What began as a modest artisan operation has grown into a globally respected group with over 8 000 employees across 40 countries, creating elevated experiences in the fields of Home Solutions, Foodservice Solutions, Coffee Solutions and Water Solutions.
What has not changed is the brand’s deep-rooted Swissness: that distinctive blend of precision engineering, functional aesthetics and an almost obsessive attention to detail. Franke’s in-house design and production teams develop their own proprietary tooling, using advanced techniques such as precision robotic welding alongside state-of-the-art wastewater treatment, energy recovery systems and dust extraction processes. Lightweight materials are favoured not only for ergonomic comfort but to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
Franke’s sustainability commitments are guided by strict adherence to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, with a clearly stated ambition to reach net CO₂ neutrality by 2040. This reflects a genuine, measurable commitment rather than a marketing gesture.
It is a commitment that dovetails naturally with Italtile’s own LiveGreen philosophy. As one of South Africa’s most trusted names in tiles, bathware and kitchen fittings, Italtile has made environmentally responsible sourcing a cornerstone of its retail strategy. The partnership with Franke reinforces that ethos: bringing products into local showrooms that are not only beautifully made but thoughtfully manufactured, from raw material to retail shelf.
Smarter kitchen living, the Swiss way
For South African home owners, interior designers and kitchen specialists looking to elevate both the look and the performance of a kitchen, the Franke All-In Accessory Kit offers a compelling proposition. It is compact, it is clever, and it turns the most-used fixture in the kitchen into something far more versatile.
The Franke All-In Accessory Kit is available now at Italtile showrooms nationwide and online.
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