A newspaper has been reporting on property decor wishes for British consumers.The Observer said more people are choosing to take up DIY and self-build projects to stamp their own personality on their homes or to add luxury to their lives.Some of the estimated 20,000 people who opt for DIY homes each year want a bigger-than-usual kitchen, the writer said.However, many people do not have the space for large kitchens and would like to do all they can with a smaller room.While not everyone wants an authentic Japanese-style room unlike the author many may wish to add Oriental style to their kitchens.A common sight in Japanese kitchens is a large sink with mixer taps, but to maintain a modern, scaled-down look most associated with Japan, smaller sinks such as the Ariane ARX110 33 undermount sink from Franke can bring a futuristic look to a kitchen.Appliances like waste disposers from In-Sink-Erator may also evoke the technology of the Japanese lifestyle.