Homeowners and renters alike are more keen to stamp their own style on their homes, according to an architectural expert.Nina Longstaff of Architect Your Home said many people are demanding good design and even rental tenants are investing in higher quality pieces for their homes. The Ikea generation has now passed and people are demanding something individual rather than homogeneous design that was adequate for rented properties in the past, she commented.Ms Longstaffs remarks also point to the more individual designs on offer in the kitchen industry at the moment. While standard stainless steel sinks and taps are still stylish features of many kitchens in the UK, there is now a greater choice of material, colour and design.The Nautilus range from Franke sinks includes the NTG651, for example, which is available in platinum, ivory, graphite, blue and white colours. If interesting shapes are more appealing, Ripon County sinks may create attention with their elongated oblong design.