Basic elements of kitchen design: Kitchen Sink

Yeah, it's the part of your kitchen that carries all the final destination of any delicious meal, it carries all that garbage and doesn't complain at all, so doesn’t you think one should take care of it? The kitchen sink is one of the basic factors that keep the efficiency and the beauty of your kitchen, so it's an integrated part of any kitchen design or kitchen remodeling. Let's take a brief trip around some famous designs of kitchen sinks.

A self-rimmed or flush-mount sink: when one talks about the kitchen sinks, the self-rimmed sink shouldn't be missed, it's the most common type of sink installation. It's designed to be dropped into a hole cut into the counter, the edge is rolled and rimmed (as the name indicates) sitting atop the countertop. Among its advantages is that It can be used for any countertop material. It requires no special or technically skilled installation, so you can do it by yourself, saving the money that would be paid to the worker. Maybe its fault that it needs regular washing and cleaning due to its caulked edges.

An undermount sink: this type is attached underneath the countertop, or in other words, the top edge of the sink is formed by the countertop material. This particular kitchen sink design requires accurate measurements when one cut the countertop to fit the sink best. This unique appearance makes the edges of sink hidden, giving smooth looking and easy cleanup. An important tip that should be mentioned about this sink, is that only waterproof materials can be used for the countertop, and the joint between the countertop and the sink itself should be washed and cleaned regularly.

A farm-style: do you want to go on a journey to the pretty farms? To the countryside without leaving your home? This kind of kitchen sinks gives this opportunity to you to have such unique design in your kitchen. It takes you to centuries in the past. Its particular design has made it very popular recently, so it may be your next choice. Worried about the oversize pots and pans after dinner? This sink has the solution; its deep basin makes it easier for you to clean and wash. With other styles, this sink can be crafted from a number of materials, though cast iron is most frequently utilized. The only disadvantage is that it may be out to date by time.

Divided sinks with double and even triple bowls:

instead of getting one sink, you may get two in once, or even get triple! It can be made from all materials making it available for you to opt for various types, and different choices are available. It's a perfect choice if your kitchen has only one sink. It allows you to multitask with your dishes and other things, because it has two bowels, it carries a lot of multiple jobs. One disadvantage of this type of sink is the relatively small size of its bowels, so cleaning pots and pans may be controversial.