So, the kitchen sink? I think one of the dullest choices we have when doing our kitchen. However in recent years with the relevance of “the heart of the home renovations”, we are seeing manufacturers coming out with exceptional options in the sink world. There are sinks using recycled materials, sinks in every color other than white, metals of every tone and type. There are even companies who created apron front sink that have optional inserts that run the gamut from laserjet metal to mother of pearl.

The kitchen sink is probably of the most used appliances found in the kitchen. We use it for washing dishes, draining pasta, however, we are just settling for the standard stainless steel D-shape sinks that our Stone fabricator provides a throw in with the purchase of a countertop. Those days are over.

Some sink knowledge 101:

The quality of the stainless steel sink you use is very important for the longevity and functionality of your kitchen. First look at the gauge of sink you are buying. The hint with steel gauge is the lower gauge the better the steel. So any stainless steel sink with a gauge of 18+, you are safe. The last thing you want is to do a kitchen reno of 10,000-20,000 dollars and have the sound of water hitting a tin-like sink, especially when its boiled down by the solid surface counter.

So in the last 5 years, there has been a huge rush for the traditional farmhouse sink. I would say 8 out of 10 customers I deal with on any given kitchen renovation wants some form of the famed sink. Now people are even making the kitchen sink its own freestanding unit. Adding porcelain or metal legs instead of a base cabinet. I even have customers who like to create a specific tile pattern or color just for the wall where the sink is.

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Sink details

Another material that I am super excited about is Silgranit. It is one of the most user-friendly materials for a true chefs kitchen. Silgranit comes in a wide variety of colors. It is totally stain resistant, scratch resistant and absorbs NOTHING – it is totally anti-bacterial. My favorite part of the material is the finish. It has a beautiful matte texture which is totally HOT right now.

So to sum things up, let’s not forget about the importance of the kitchen sink when designing our new kitchen. I believe the days of it purely being utilitarian and just for the task of washing dishes is over. We can add some spunk and style to our kitchen, with the choice of our sink. The kitchen sink is no longer just a “but”, its EVERYTHING!

Sinks are now also available in awesome new materials. Native stone is material that is a combination of concrete mixed with natural jute fiber. This material is lighter than full concrete, so it’s easier to install. Also, this material literally needs no sealer and is stain resistant as well as scratch resistant. Native stone also offers a wide array of great neutrals so you can range from a traditional cement grey to a rich black brown.