Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of class leading kitchen sinks and taps, bathroom taps, shower products and bathroom solutions is twice honoured at this year’s IER Awards, as the company’s LivInc sink and tap solution wins Best Accessory for Major Domestic Appliances, and the Optima Belfast sink is highly commended in the same category.
Proud to represent Abode at the IER Awards 2026 on Friday 3 July 2026, Annette Wensley, Area Sales Manager, and Keelea Badham, National Account Manager, were thrilled to accept the award for Best Accessory, as the company continues to diversify its range of consumer-friendly sinks and taps for the UK kitchen market.
Created to meet real-world needs, LivInc is proof that accessibility in the home should never mean compromise. Dan Biddle, Product Manager at Abode says, “This award win is a fantastic achievement for Abode, as we identified a gap in the inclusive interiors market, whereby the products available are seldom fit for purpose, unnecessarily expensive or lacking in style. LivInc caters to this rising trend for adapted living by offering a tailor-made sink and tap collection, which is designed and tested for the purpose of being functional, attractive, and affordable for the inclusive kitchen space and wider interiors market.”
Class-leading, Abode LivInc offers a fully integrated sink and tap solution for the modern kitchen, which is considered, aspirational, and truly inclusive. The LivInc semi-pro tap combines beautiful design with thoughtful functionality thanks to a pull-around jet and spray head, high contrast braille markers, DDA-compliant lever for easy, comfortable control, and clever tailpipe fittings to prevent leg wear and tear. In addition, the LivInc inclusive 1.25 bowl sink is thermally insulated to prevent heat transfer injuries, and its clever bowl geometry provides easier wheelchair access. Plus, the optional e-waste lets users empty the sink with a single touch.
Abode was also delighted to receive Highly Commended for its Optima Belfast Sink range, which offers an essential kitchen accessory that truly reflects a person’s individual style and furniture choice. Featuring a unique 2-in-1 design that offers a reversible fluted or smooth apron front, Optima provides a new way to introduce vertical grooves into the kitchen, which is fresh and timeless. Made of granite, Optima takes the traditional Belfast sink from smooth to grooved so end users can ensure the right look to match their kitchen cabinets. Available in 4 matt finishes that resonate with today’s most popular furniture styles, Optima will enhance both traditional and modern-Shaker kitchen schemes, which are known for their matt painted finish.
Dan adds, “The entire team is delighted to be twice honoured at this year’s IER Awards, as our latest product designs continue to make an impact in the design and functionality of the UK kitchen space; thank you.”