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How to choose the suitable kitchen sink
If you take a moment to think about it, there are a few things in the house that you use as frequently as the kitchen sink. And what another object can have so many functions in the same time? Because it is an essential piece of the house and the decision will affect your daily routine for many years from now, we will help you choose the most suitable kitchen sink.
How many bowls and in what configuration?
Yes, this is one of the questions that you have to ask yourself when you want to buy a kitchen sink, either way you bought a new apartment or you want to change the old object. Next, you have a list of arguments, pros and cons for every type of sink.
- One big sink with one bowl.
Pro: One single and deep bowl means that you can easily wash a pan or a bigger pot, but you can not prepare a large quantity of food.
Con: If you want to wash the vegetables and at the same time you want to wash a pan you have to do a little juggle to get it done.
However, to do this, you can buy accessories created to help you, like metal baskets suitable for the sink. In this way, you will have space for both operations.
- A sink with two bowls of different sizes when the big bowl has 60% of the sink’s surface, and the other bowl has 40%.
Pro: Two bowls allow you to do many tasks at the same time, like washing the dishes and preparing the food. Usually, one of the bowls is smaller than the other one, so as you can wash the dishes in the bigger part and in the small bowl you can wash the vegetables, for example. A sink with two bowls is also useful when you do not have a dishwasher: in one of the bowls you can wash the dishes with dish soap and in the other one you can cleanse them.
Con: A small bowl can be uncomfortable when you want to wash a bigger pan, for example.
If you want flexibility, then this is the sink suitable for you. There are people who got used to this type of sink and don’t want to change the model.
- A sink with two bowls of the same size.
Pro: This type of sink is suitable to those who love the symmetry and design. It also allows you to do different tasks at the same time, like cleaning, cleaning, preparing and washing.
Con: A big pan can be left for soaking on the worktop because it will not fit in the bowl.
- A sink with three bowls, two big bowls, and one small bowl.
Pro: In the smaller bowl you can put leftovers from the vegetables before throwing them.
Con: Some models will not allow you to throw the leftovers in the smaller bowl. This thing could easily be corrected with a wooden worktop that covers one the other bowls, but still a sink like that is too big.
How to choose the shape of a sink
If you found the suitable answer for you at the question about bowls and configuration, the next question is about what model to choose.
“Farmhouse” sink type
Pro: This model of the sink has only one big simple bowl. It is different from the other types of sinks because its shape it is out of the furniture with up to 10 cm from the pieces of the furniture, but it can be placed in the entire furniture. It brings a vintage air to the kitchen. For the persons that are not too tall, but also for the kids, this type of sink is accessible.
Con: A sink of this type is a design declaration that will remain in your kitchen for a long time from now on, which is great as long as you don’t change your taste meanwhile. A sink like that is more of an aesthetic choice.
A double “farmhouse” sink
Pro: It brings the same benefits as two bowls sink presented previously.
Con: It does not have a truly vintage style of a simple “farmhouse” sink.
A sink with round edges
Pro: A lot of the owners consider that a sink with round edges is easier to clean than one with straight edges.
Con: If your style is minimalist it is possible that this type of sink will not be suitable for you.
A sink with drying plate for dishes
Pro: This type of sink is suitable for drying the dishes, especially if you are washing a lot by hand. The plate is also useful for drying fruits and vegetables.
Con: This type of sink takes more space of your worktop.
Choosing the material
Stainless steel
Pro: This is durable and easy to clean material.
Con: The metal can be scratched, but the marks can be polished. Some producers offer bottom grates like wire trays which are placed at the bottom of the sink with the purpose of preventing the scratches. Also, if you live in an area with hard water, the water stains can be a problem.
Porcelain
Pro: This is a traditional material which gives an authentic air to the kitchens which are decorated in a vintage style. For those who want versatility, they can choose from a large range of colours.
Con: The sinks of porcelain can crack and can leave black marks. The metal pans can also leave black marks which are hard to remove.
Granite
Pro: Made from polymeric particles and granite, the sinks which are made from this material resist to scratches and chipping. Also, the water stains are not visible.
Con: The sinks made of light coloured granite can be stained, and proper maintenance is necessary.
Natural stone
Pro: A sink from natural stone can match with the worktop and gives the kitchen an authentic aspect.
Con: The material is expensive, and it can be scratched and chipped.
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