Types of Kitchen Sinks

When designing your home, you want everything – including the kitchen sink! The kitchen sink is the central hub of the kitchen, and consumers have a wide variety of stylish faucets with multiple spray options and a host of accessories to choose from as well. It is easy to get overwhelmed since there are so many types and styles to choose from. How do you decide? When picking a kitchen sink, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions.

How big is your cabinet? You should measure height, depth, and width.

How many bowls do you want? Depending on your needs, sinks can come with one, two or 3 bowls.

What type of sink works with your countertop? You have two major options in this category. Self-rimming kitchen sinks are the most popular and easiest to install and are generally used on Formica countertops. The sink rim sits on the countertop and weight is supported by the countertop. The faucet usually mounts directly to the deck along the back of the sink. Under mount kitchen sinks are generally used with solid surface countertops such as granite or marble, These sinks mount beneath the countertop creating a seamless look around the sink and makes counter cleanup a breeze.

Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks

A Single Bowl Kitchen Sink is great for those who prefer a dishwasher over hand washing. You might want to consider a deep bowl to assist in rinsing large pots and pans. If space is an issue in your kitchen, this is an ideal option.

Double Kitchen Sinks and Triple Kitchen Sinks

Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks and Triple Bowls Kitchen Sinks are ideal for washing dishes by hand, you can wash in one bowl and rinse in the other. Some multi-bowl sinks also come with one bowl smaller than the others, which is convenient for scraping food scraps directly into a garbage disposal or simply keeping them out of the way until cleanup.

Apron-front Kitchen Sinks

Apron-front Kitchen Sinks also known as farmhouse sinks evoke a period style kitchen and have a stylish panel in the front. They can be tiled in or come in under mount models.

Bar/Prep/Entertainment Sinks

Bar/Prep/Entertainment sinks are small sinks originally designed to scrub and prep fruits and vegetables, but their purpose has extended itself to many more applications. These sinks vary greatly in size and shape. This sink can fit virtually any application from an island in the kitchen, a bar sink in the bedroom or an entertainment sink in the family room.

You can easily find a kitchen sink that fits with the style of your kitchen and also satisfies your cooking, cleaning and lifestyle needs Kitchen sinks come in a variety of finishes. While stainless steel continues to be the most popular choice, you should pick the finish that is right for you and the look of your kitchen. Manufacturers continue to make sinks in copper, cast iron and vitreous china, so there is definitely something for everyone.