Kitchen Sinks
The stove may be the heart of the kitchen, but kitchen sinks are its lifeblood. Food preparation begins and food cleanup ends at the kitchen sink. As a result, there are few elements of kitchen design which will be more important than the selection of the kitchen sink.
Most people probably grew up in a home with a typical two-basin stainless steel kitchen sink and it is still the standard fixture in many homes. Currently more than half of all kitchen sinks are made this way. The double unit has retained its popularity for a variety of reasons. It is functional, economical and long-lasting. A basic two-compartment stainless steel kitchen sink, which will be suitable for most basic needs, can be found for less than $100 exclusive of drains, spray, faucet, plumbing and installation.
Increasingly, however, homeowners are opting for a wider range of kitchen sink styles. Many people choose their kitchen sinks to enhance the fixture’s functionality. Others make their decisions based on the esthetic appeal the kitchen sink brings to the overall appearance of the home. Regardless of the reason, there are myriad designs from which to choose.
When deciding upon the proper kitchen sink, the first considerations are the size of the room in which the kitchen will be placed, the number of persons who will be using the sink or sinks and the amount of food preparation and cleanup which will be taking place. A small kitchen will be overwhelmed by a large, multibasin kitchen sink. In addition, if little counter space is available, taking most of it up with a sink may not be the most advantageous use of the countertop. Also, if only one person will be using the kitchen sink, then having a unit with more than two basins can actually cut down on that person’s efficiency. A meal consisting of only two or three courses for one or two people may not require an extensive area for preparation and breakdown.
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