The Kitchen Sink

The kitchen sink is the most used fixture in your kitchen. Think about how many roles your sink plays. It’s the place for dirty dishes. It’s where you wash fruits and vegetables. It’s where you fill pots and pans. The list can go on and on. And there is no shortage of options. Kitchen sinks come in an infinite number of sizes, textures, materials, and depths. Which one is right for homeowners? That depends on several factors and questions that homeowners need to answer to specify the perfect sink for their lifestyle and family.

It may seem like common sense, but the size of the kitchen sink should be proportional to the size of the kitchen. Homeowners with a large kitchen that can accommodate multiple countertops have more options than homeowners with smaller-sized kitchens. A smaller footprint generally calls for a sink that will meet most kitchen requirements without compromising countertop space or storage areas. As a rule of thumb, if you place your kitchen sink in front of a window, the sink’s width should be no wider than the window.

Many homeowners who entertain and cook frequently are often attracted to the idea of making their sink a focal point in the kitchen by selecting a larger fashion-forward sink made from copper, fireclay, composite, or another material.

Your kitchen sink should not only look beautiful, but the sink should also meet your functional needs. Homeowners who are avid cooks often prefer double or triple bowled sinks. These sinks are generally wider than standard sizes requiring wider sink bases that are more appropriate for larger kitchens. Multiple bowl sinks allow more than one person to use the sink at the same time without getting in the way of one another.

Sink depth is another important factor because it affects the ease of use. If the primary users of the sink are less than 5 feet 6 inches tall, a shallower depth may be most appropriate because family members won’t have to lean into the sink to use it. Deeper sinks typically are preferred by more avid cooks because they tend to use a lot of dishes, pots, and pans when preparing meals, and deeper sinks allow them to hide dirty dishes from the view of guests and others. Bakers also prefer deeper sinks because they can easily accommodate sheet pans and cutting boards.

Increasingly, homeowners are attracted to workstation sinks. A workstation sink resembles a standard sink but comes with an array of accessories and options that enhance its functionality and make it easier to prepare meals, and help overcome potential space problems. Most workstation sinks serve multiple functions that convert the sink into a countertop, food prep areas, and drying rack. Accessories such as cutting boards, drying racks, and colanders make meal preparation and clean-up faster, easier, and more efficient.

Another attractive feature of workstation sinks is their multifunctionality. Homeowners can simultaneously defrost food, wash fresh veggies, and clean dirty dishes in their workstation sinks. It’s also a more sanitary option because it allows you to keep fresh food, dirty dishes, and other items separate entirely, thereby avoiding the possibility of cross-contamination.

What’s the perfect size, material, and configuration of the sink for your dream kitchen? Give us a call at 440-543-8050 or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 8454 Washington Street in Chagrin Falls and let us help you determine what’s best for you and your family.