Kitchen sinks come in many different shapes and sizes, it is important to know which style of kitchen sink will be best for your kitchen both functionally and aesthetically speaking.
Single Bowl Sink
A single bowl sink has just one basin. While many homeowners assume that having more bowls is better, this isn’t always the case.
Single basin sinks are usually available in compact sizes, making them ideal for small spaces and the basin of a single bowl sink is obviously going to be bigger than a double bowl sink designed to fit into the same space. A larger basin can make cleaning large dishes such as pots and oven trays much easier.
Double Bowl Sink
The majority of modern kitchen sinks feature two bowls. This is the most common type of sink.
However, if you do a lot of cooking that involves larger dishes, you’ll need to make sure that the basins of your sink are big enough to comfortably wash them. There’s nothing more frustrating that struggling to clean a large pot at the end of a long day of cooking because it doesn’t fit in your double bowl sink.
Top Mount Sink
This style of kitchen sink is designed to be dropped into a hole in your counter top.
Top mount kitchen sinks almost always have a rim or lip that holds the sink in place and creates a finished look.
Top mount sinks, also known as drop-in sinks, are relatively easy and inexpensive to install. The lip of the sink reduces the need for an internal support system under the counter, making this type of sink a good choice for people on a budget.
Under Mount Sink
An under mount sink is mounted underneath the counter. There is no lip or rim, which means that the edge of the counter drops off directly into the sink basin.
While under mount kitchen sinks look great and are easier to keep clean, they have some distinct disadvantages over top mount sinks such as cost. Under mount models require more work to install because the sink must be glued to the underside of the counter. Stainless steel sinks are typically light enough to work with just glue, but heavier sinks like cast iron or fireclay need some sort of internal support system making installation more expensive.
Most under mount sinks are not designed with space for faucets and attachments, so you’ll need to have holes cut into your counter top to install these components.
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