From time to time, the act of outfitting a home with materials and objects from faceless, seemingly soulless, big-box retailers can start to feel a little impersonal.
Luckily for those of us who place as much emphasis as we can on supporting local businesses and supporting craftsmanship in all its forms, there’s no dearth of options if we’re willing to look hard enough.
Nestled into the town of Brook, Illinois, there’s a kitchen fixtures company that’s been family-run since 1920. Its range of sinks, faucets, soap dispensers and related accessories runs from simple classics to sleek modern pieces, generally exhibiting long, slim lines and metallic finishes.
We’ve rounded up some of the instant classes from their menu of kitchen offerings — five illustrations of the fact that what’s simple is true.
Photo credits: Elkay







It really does pay to seek out the sleek and cool and artful for our homes. It’s the expression of who we are- and the place that will house our dreams and ambitions.