Cook Kitchen Sinks

Your sink is the workhorse of your kitchen.  It needs to take a beating but you want it to look good, right?  Below you'll see some great kitchen sinks we've found.  Adding one of these to your kitchen can really amp up the style.  But before you buy, make sure the sink meets your needs:

• Farmhouse sinks are all the rage but because of their large size, they require a lot of water to wash a load of dishes.  If you're all about water conservation you may have to use a small plastic tub inside your beautiful sink.
• Deep sinks are great for those large pots and pans and for platters.  But for everyday dishes, they can put a strain on your back. 
• Consider the finish of your sink and whether it meshes with your lifestyle.   Copper sinks can easily stain with acids.  Porcelain sinks can be scratched.  Concrete can also stain.   If you're meticulous you may not need to worry.  But if you tend toward the more careless side, get a rugged, hard to scratch, hard to stain sink.
• Dishwashers do most people's daily dishes but if you like to wash by hand, be sure you have a thick-walled sink with sound deadening properties.  It will hold in heat better and not bother the rest of the household with noisy clanging.
• If you yearn for an undermount sink, be prepared to install new countertops.  Laminate countertops are not suited to undermounting.  You'll need to go with granite, marble, or some other solid surface.

Now that we have all those nasty practicalities out of the way, let's take a look at some awesome sinks!



This modern looking sink can be outfitted with custom strainers and cutting boards.



Go back in time with a classic deep and wide soapstone sink.



This molded double sink is made of magnesium oxide, a green building material.



Make a statement with a stone sink that is carved from a single chunk of stone.  They're cheaper than you think!



Concrete sinks can be made into almost any shape.



Copper sinks take on a rich, dark patina as they age.



This sink looks like it could belong in a restaurant kitchen.



This sink, made from 85% granite and acrylic resin, is non porous, hard, naturally sound proofed and is resistant to heat, scratches, staining and chips.  The color of the sink is throughout solid with UV resistant technology.

 




Who says top-mounted porcelain sinks are outdated?!

 


This playful copper sink adds style to any space.



If you want your workhorse to look like the old fashioned farmhouse workhorse, consider finding a salvaged sink and having it reglazed.

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