How to Choose a Kitchen Sink for Your Remodel

When remodeling your kitchen, we usually start by choosing the new cabinets and countertops, but the process doesn't end there. You have a few more decisions to make, including what type of appliances you need and what type of sink you want.

Often, our customers have already replaced their appliances before they bring us in, and they've usually chosen to upgrade to stainless. After making that change, they realize that their cabinets and countertops still need help and it's time for a full kitchen remodel. Once they've decided on the cabinets and countertops, the sink is the next point of discussion.

What are the popular kitchen sink styles?

Kitchen sinks come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. The least expensive material is stainless steel. A stainless steel sink can be a single bowl, a double bowl, 50/50 - meaning each bowl is equal in size - or a 60/40 bowl, which has a larger bowl on one side or the other.

Both porcelain and stainless steel are durable and will resist stains. The only negative we have heard about porcelain is that it is less forgiving if you drop a delicate glass in the sink. That's worth noting, but if you like the look of porcelain, don't let that thought stop you.

Kitchen sinks can be undermounted or in a farm sink design. Farm sinks tend to be slightly more expensive, however, not enough to matter if that's the look you prefer. Stone countertops can easily adapt to either kind of sink and work great with undermounting because of the waterproof nature of stone and the added depth they allow.

Stainless steel may match your other new stainless appliances, but white porcelain sinks can also fit well with stainless steel. We recommend selecting a countertop you like to complement your cabinets first. Then, decide which material to use for the sink.

Sinks come in many other materials as well, including hammered copper, black porcelain, and acrylic undermount sinks that are seamless with all acrylic tops, such as Corian, solid surface.

Sometimes, changing sink styles leads to adjustments to your plumbing, and that's okay. With some planning, any plumbing situation can be altered to fit a new sink with minimal expense.

As with any of our remodel projects, we encourage our customers to browse our gallery and search the internet for ideas. Save the sinks you like, and then, we can discuss how they will work and how they fit into your project's look, design and budget. Get started today by contacting us for an in-home estimate to discuss ideas and pricing for any size kitchen.