If there’s one thing that’s used a lot in the kitchen, it’s the kitchen sink. From the prep work to the washing, everything gets done with the help of the kitchen sink. But, ironically, it’s also the one product that people rarely put some thought into when making a purchase decision.
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You see, there are different kinds of kitchen sinks and each one meets a specific need. So, it’s sensible to spend some time considering what you exactly need. Here are a few tips to help you out.
Size
One of the first things you need to consider is size. Apart from ensuring that it meets your need, do factor in the overall size as well. For instance, a large sink offers plenty of space for washing dishes. But it can end up taking away most of your counter space. Counter space is important in small kitchen, but, if you’ve got a large kitchen, you can afford to sacrifice some of it.
Also, consider the cabinets. Do they fit with the sink? If you have a very large sink, you might need to customize your cabinets.
The Number of Bowls
The other consideration to be made is the size of the bowl. If you’re washing a lot of pots and pans, you might need a large single bowl or dual-bowl sink with space for placing your pots and pans for soaking.
Even in the case of a dual bowl, consider the size of the bowls. Are they large enough to accommodate the number of pots and pans you’re going to be washing?
Also, if you share kitchen responsibilities, you might need two sinks – one for cleaning-up and the other, for prep work.
Material
There are also a range of materials that are used to make kitchen sinks. Now, each material comes at a cost, so, that needs to be a consideration. If it’s out of your budget, you might not want to buy it. Having said that, let’s look at some of the other things to consider when choosing the material for your sink.
If you want durability, simplicity, and affordability, choose stainless steel sinks. However, do note that they tend to get easily stained and scratched. Plus, they’re noisy.
If you want stain resistance and durability, go for composite sinks made from granite-acrylic or quartz-acrylic blends. However, these can be very expensive.
If you want sophistication, robustness, and minimal porosity, you can choose vitreous china. However, these sinks can easily get chipped.