Sink Ideas for Your Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen isn’t complete without its kitchen sink – even if you don’t cook every day, there most likely isn’t a day when you don’t use your sink. When it comes to replacing your kitchen sink when remodeling, there are quite a few things you might want to consider, such as the style, size, and most importantly the material.
Material:
Stainless Steel
Best for all types of uses; kitchens with stone or granite countertops. They’re affordable, easy to clean and maintain. Stainless steel is the most popular material for modern kitchen sinks.
Enamel
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Best for light to medium use; traditional and contemporary kitchens. Enamel has a softer, quieter look and feel than stainless steel.
Solid Surface
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Best for light to medium use; small, contemporary kitchens with lighter-weight cabinets and countertops. Solid surface has the look of enamel without the high price or heavyweight. However, it has a shorter lifespan.
Stone
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Best for all types of use; kitchens with natural stone or wooden countertops. Stone is durable and porous. Stone sinks are also very heavy and more expensive.
Composite
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Best for all types of use; large contemporary and traditional kitchens. Composite kitchen sinks are extremely durable and need no additional sealing. While it stands up to heavy-duty use, be mindful of exposure to extreme heat, which may crack or damage the surface.
Copper
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Best for all types of uses; farmhouse-style kitchens. Antimicrobial properties with a beautiful finish. Copper sinks are more expensive starting at around $600-$1,200.
Size: Single or double sink?
Single
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Multitasking – Hard to multitask
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Oversized items – Wide enough to handle oversized, awkward items.
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Drainboard – Using a drainboard is awkward.
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Flexibility – A plastic tub works as a second sink.
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Garbage disposal – Can’t access the disposal when sink is full.
Double
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Multitasking – Can multitask.
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Oversized items – Large items don’t fit well.
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Drainboard – Has space for a drainboard.
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Flexibility – Divider takes up valuable space permanently.
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Garbage disposal – Can dedicate a drain to garbage disposal.
Another sink option:
Still can’t seem to decide between a single or double sink? Fortunately, there are some new models that combine the best features of both:
Double Basin
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With low-profile dividers that accommodate large pots and pans.
Single Basin
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With removable bins, sliding cutting boards, and strainer/colander inserts.
Style:
Farmhouse Style Kitchen Sink
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Highly coveted kitchen feature; beautiful, spacious, and timeless, plus they add a distinctive look to any kitchen they’re placed in.
Undermount Kitchen Sink
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Defined by the way the sink is installed in relation to the countertop. Rather than being dropped into a pre-cut hole in the countertop, undermount sinks are installed under the counter, making no rim between the countertop and sink.
Modern Kitchen Sink
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Come in a variety of shapes and sizes to match your modern style kitchen.
Natural Stone Kitchen Sink
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Carved out of one solid piece, either farmhouse or small round prep sinks.
Small Kitchen Sink
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Often fit better in smaller places, especially kitchens with limited counter space.
Functional Kitchen Sink
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Usually a double basin kitchen sink.
Deep Kitchen Sink
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Can be found in many shapes and styles and great for washing bigger pans.
Drop-in Kitchen Sink
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These sinks “drop” into a hole cut out of the countertop, with the sink rim or lop resting on top of the countertop.
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