Everything but the Kitchen Sink
When you’re designing a custom kitchen, it’s time to ignore that old adage “everything but the kitchen sink.” Many homeowners don’t think about their kitchen sink during the design process. However, the sink has the potential to be the perfect focal point of beauty and functionality in any kitchen.
When you’re undertaking a custom home design, the sink should offer many benefits:
The style of sink should underscore the overall design theme of the kitchen. If you have a white porcelain apron sink in a modern kitchen, a stainless-steel sink might better match your decor.
If you always run out of working room in your single-bowl sink, think about upgrading with a dual-bowl unit that increases your work area, plus gives you the opportunity to add a garbage disposal on one side. When you upgrade your sink, it’s also natural to upgrade the faucet, allowing you to choose one that better meets your needs, such as a pull-down or touch-free unit.
Most homes have sinks that are too shallow to comfortably allow for filling large cook pots. Or, overmount installation makes it difficult to keep the sink and surrounding countertop as clean as you would like. Upgrading to a new one allows you to increase sink depth and create an easier environment for cleaning.
Top kitchen sink trends
Some sink styles are timeless, like stainless steel. Still, trends constantly emerge in sink design and in how homeowners incorporate sinks into their kitchens. If you’re considering upgrading your new custom kitchen sink, here are some trends to keep in mind:
Two sinks can be better than one — Houzz reports a growing number of builders are including two kitchen sinks in new homes. The design improves workflow, allowing one sink to work for food prep and the second for cleanup. A typical arrangement is to have one sink in a kitchen island and a second in the wall-hugging countertop area.
Stainless steel still has staying power — Stainless is the most popular sink material, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). In terms of durability, it’s difficult to beat stainless steel. What’s more, the finish blends well with virtually any kitchen design theme, especially if you also have stainless steel appliances.
Integrated accessories mean the sink has it all — Of course, accessories can make an already great sink even better, and the NKBA reports demand is growing for sinks with integrated accessories. In addition to built-in garbage disposals, homeowners want sinks with soap dispensers, water filters and hot water dispensers, the organization says.
Subtle or stunning — Sinks attach to countertops in different ways. Drop-in or self-rimming sinks fit into a hole cut in the countertop and rest there courtesy of a lip — or rim — that sits on top of the counter material. Undermount sinks only work with solid surface countertops such as granite, marble or quartz, and attach to the underside of the countertop. Undermount design allows the countertops to shine, and also makes it easier to keep the countertop area around the sink cleaner. Sinks with apron-front designs calls attention to the sink and showcases the beauty of the stainless steel.
Every kitchen needs at least one sink; after all, it’s a critical point in the work triangle. Upgrading your custom kitchen sink can be a simple, cost-effective and visually appealing way to help transform the entire room.
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