Today’s choices in sink styles, materials, and finishes can be overwhelming for many homeowners. For this discussion we will focus on the most popular sink types.
Self rimming (or topmount sinks are what most of us grew up. The rim extends above the countertop and supports the sink’s weight. Food has to be brushed into your hand and then dumped into the sink as it has a tendency to get stuck around the edge. This style sink is still very popular for the ease of installation. In most cases the faucet mounts directly on a deck or “ledge” along the back edge of the sink. A topmount sink can offer a slight cost saving with quartz or granite countertops as there is no need to polish the sink cutout, but since it sits on top of the new countertops, it shows less of the new material and can become an unintentional focal point as it falls right within your line of sight as your eyes follow the countertops.
Undermount (or undercounter sinks) have become increasingly popular as the undermount style offers a large variety of models and designs. The undermount installation highlights the curved contours of the sink basin at the same time allowing your eye to roam seamlessly over the new countertops catching the color and pattern of the new tops with nothing to distract the eye. Food and debris are wiped directly into the sink making clean up a breeze. Faucets and fixtures are mounted directly into the stone allowing for easier cleaning around the fixtures and a more sleek look.Changing out an undermount bowl can be done, though not easily, but only if you are replacing it with an identically configured bowl.
Front apron (or farmhouse sinks) offer the opportunity for a period-style feel to the kitchen. This style sink has a front “panel” which becomes a focal point in the kitchen and is usually a single basin style.
It is important to evaluate your needs when deciding on a sink. In addition to deciding between a topmount or undermount sink, you also need to look at your bowl requirements. Although double bowls are still popular, they restrict the size of pots and pans that can fit easily in to be washed. Other configurations including a variety of larger + smaller bowl combinations have become very popular. We have also seen an upsurge in the number of single bowls we have been installing. This style bowl allow for larger items such as cooking sheets, woks and bigger pots and pans to fit in and be washed easily.
Giving thought and making sure you are purchasing a kitchen sink that will work for your lifestyle is just as important as the countetops it goes with and goes a long way to ensure a great looking, and great functioning kitchen. http://www.monarch-designs.com/
Self rimming (or topmount sinks are what most of us grew up. The rim extends above the countertop and supports the sink’s weight. Food has to be brushed into your hand and then dumped into the sink as it has a tendency to get stuck around the edge. This style sink is still very popular for the ease of installation. In most cases the faucet mounts directly on a deck or “ledge” along the back edge of the sink. A topmount sink can offer a slight cost saving with quartz or granite countertops as there is no need to polish the sink cutout, but since it sits on top of the new countertops, it shows less of the new material and can become an unintentional focal point as it falls right within your line of sight as your eyes follow the countertops.
Undermount (or undercounter sinks) have become increasingly popular as the undermount style offers a large variety of models and designs. The undermount installation highlights the curved contours of the sink basin at the same time allowing your eye to roam seamlessly over the new countertops catching the color and pattern of the new tops with nothing to distract the eye. Food and debris are wiped directly into the sink making clean up a breeze. Faucets and fixtures are mounted directly into the stone allowing for easier cleaning around the fixtures and a more sleek look.Changing out an undermount bowl can be done, though not easily, but only if you are replacing it with an identically configured bowl.
Front apron (or farmhouse sinks) offer the opportunity for a period-style feel to the kitchen. This style sink has a front “panel” which becomes a focal point in the kitchen and is usually a single basin style.
It is important to evaluate your needs when deciding on a sink. In addition to deciding between a topmount or undermount sink, you also need to look at your bowl requirements. Although double bowls are still popular, they restrict the size of pots and pans that can fit easily in to be washed. Other configurations including a variety of larger + smaller bowl combinations have become very popular. We have also seen an upsurge in the number of single bowls we have been installing. This style bowl allow for larger items such as cooking sheets, woks and bigger pots and pans to fit in and be washed easily.
Giving thought and making sure you are purchasing a kitchen sink that will work for your lifestyle is just as important as the countetops it goes with and goes a long way to ensure a great looking, and great functioning kitchen. http://www.monarch-designs.com/
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