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Finding The Best Kitchen Sinks for Your Home or Property

The kitchen is a center point of family activity, a place where hearts are warmed and people are fed. The kitchen sink should flow smoothly into the decor and countertops while offering durability and ease of use to make cooking and cleanup easier.

Types of Kitchen Sinks

Choosing the style of the kitchen sink that will mount to or replace part of your cabinetry makes installation easier and improves sanitation.

• Undermount Sinks attach beneath the countertop so that it flows seamlessly into the sink. This design eliminates cracks or ridges and allows wiping crumbs right into the sink. The opening in the countertop must be cut to the exact size.
• Drop-in Kitchen Sinks are also known as top-mount sinks. They fit securely into a hole cut in the countertop, with the rim of the sink covering the counter. Some variance in opening size can be accommodated with a drop-in style kitchen sink.
• Farmhouse Kitchen Sinks are sometimes called apron front sinks. This style replaces part of the cabinet entirely and offers large deep basins which accommodate the biggest pans and dishes.

How Many Basins Should Your Kitchen Sink Have?

There are advantages to all of the popular combinations of basins, so your choice may depend on how you primarily use your kitchen sink.

• Single basin sinks offer a large open area and are typically deeper than the other styles. If you use a dishwasher to wash dishes and your sink for food prep, this is a convenient option.
• Double basin sinks might have two equal sized basins or one larger for washing, with a second, smaller section for rinsing. This is the most popular and versatile type of kitchen sink.
• Triple basin sinks are usually wider than the standard size but are easy to add to new construction or custom cabinetry. These are ideal for gourmet cooking, commercial use, or when there are just too many cooks in the kitchen.

Choosing The Best Sink Material for Your Kitchen

Kitchen sinks come in a wide array of materials, each with its own pros and cons. Some of the most options are:

• Stainless Steel. This durable material has always been used for commercial kitchen sinks, and now is stylish and popular for a clean and modern look in the home.
• Granite Composite. This substance is made of crushed stone and is also called quartz. It provides a hard, non-porous surface that is easy to clean and resists scratches or chips.
• Cast Iron. Cast iron is a traditional construction, coated with glossy enamel. This durable style of the kitchen sink is making a comeback due to its ability to resist heat and match antique decor.
• Copper. A very dramatic and beautiful choice, copper kitchen sinks will naturally develop a patina and enhance modern or historically accurate installations.
• Fireclay. This material is sometimes used in farmhouse sinks, creating a ceramic gloss and finish with traditional or vibrant artistic looks.

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