
Newsletter Subscribe Now! HOME KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen Backsplash Kitchen Cabinetry Kitchen Storage Kitchen Sink Kitchen Appliances Kitchen Design Articles KITCHEN FLOORING KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS ENTERTAINING IN THE KITCHEN THE WET BAR PRODUCTS PHOTO GALLERY RESOURCES	Kitchen Design > The Sexy Kitchen Sink! The kitchen is to home what the sink is to kitchen. Most creations begin and end here as the sink is that necessary piece of the complete kitchen picture. The kitchen sink requires functionality, a working space without restrictions and kitchen sink manufacturers today have it all worked out! Whatever your needs may be you can be sure to find a sink that fits. As in any project, make a wish list. What do you require from a kitchen sink? What do you need it to be, small, large, deep, durable, colorful, heat resistant, standard, or stylish? There are hundreds of sink designs available today inspired by consumer demand which can make the decision process quite daunting. www.thesexykitchen.com has laid it out for you to help narrow your kitchen sink market! Sink Materials The first consideration is finding the right kitchen sink made from a material that will best suit your needs. There are several different materials to choose from which range in durability and price of course! Stainless Steel No stranger to most kitchens around the world, this product is so versatile and great lookin! These sinks are very easy to clean and install, they are also heat resistant and their style selection is enormous resulting in a variety of great prices. Stainless steel sinks also vary in durability. Thickness is measured in gauges, lowest being sturdier and quieter. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable a great eco product. Cons - Stainless steel sinks are generally loud, can scratch and dent. Solid Surface/Acrylic These kitchen sinks are available in so many styles and incredible colors. Acrylic sinks are very light weight that resist staining and are often made with built in germ-fighting properties. These sinks are also highly valued for their design ability as integrated sinks are becoming quite the design trend! Integrated sinks are formed along with your countertop creating a seamless product with a surface that is incredibly easy to keep clean. Cons- Acrylic kitchen sinks cannot be cleaned with abrasive cleaners as the finish will be damaged. These sinks are not very heat resistant, hot pots and pans will certainly damage this product. Enamel/Porcelain These sinks are generally made from a cast iron, or metal cast where an enamel or porcelain coating is applied and then fired. This process creates a smooth, strong, and non-porous sink surface. These sinks are generally heavy and are also available in a wide variety of styles, colors and finishes. Cons- These sinks can stain and will chip if heavy objects are dropped onto its surface. Fireclay A traditional sink creation that is clay based. These sinks are glazed and fired in intense heat creating an incredibly strong and non-porous surface. Fireclay sinks are resistant to acids and heat and can be cleaned abrasively. Style and color is not sacrificed either. These sinks are heavy and beautiful and also quite expensive. This product is in for the long haul. Metals Brass and copper are also available as kitchen sinks which will most definitely shine however these sinks must be used with caution as they are not nearly as durable as other materials. These metals are non-porous and will not stain, however they will oxidize and change in color. Cons - Brass and copper are softer metals and will scratch, scuff and dent fairly easily. Also hot pots and pans must also be avoided as they can also damage your sink! More on Copper Sinks Quartz Quartz composite kitchen sinks are becoming a very popular choice among consumers today as they are incredibly durable. These sinks are stain, scratch, and impact resistant while being completely tolerable to heat. Quartz kitchen sinks are available in many exciting colors and styles. An excellent, yet pricy, product for a sexy kitchen. Granite The granite trend did not stop at countertops! Granite composite sinks are developed to be incredibly scratch, dent, stain, impact and heat resistant. Of course these sinks are not natural stone. Granite stone is combined with other materials and resins to create an entirely non-porous surface which can withstand anything. These are the most durable sinks in the market today which of course cost a pretty penny. Concrete Definitely the sexiest of kitchen sinks! If you want to put the WOW factor into your kitchen and price is of no concern than concrete is the one and only material for your kitchen sink! Concrete can add both a rustic and modern appearance depending on the style chosen. Cons - A traditional concrete sink is susceptible to staining and therefore the color is affected. Some see this as a negative, however most owners of traditional concrete counters and sinks are well aware of this color variation due to staining and feel that this process is what brings character to these sinks. Todays advances in the concrete industry have led to a new product that does not stain allowing home owners to have the style and beauty of concrete without the stain factor. Check out www.sonomacaststone.com who specialize in concrete sinks and nucrete. These sinks are seriously unbelievable and there is really no limit with respect to design. Now concrete is certainly a sexy kitchen sink!! Sexy Shape Size and shape is the next difficult decision to make. What is required from your kitchen sink in this department? The choices are endless from 1 to 3 bowls, deep and shallow, arched, round, and square so analyze the various sizes of your cooking and baking utensils which will help depict the proper shape required for your kitchen sink. Mounting Gone are the days where there was only one way to install your kitchen sink. Now there are even ways to get sexy with how your sink gets connected!! Traditional - Where sinks are dropped into the countertop and secured. These are way of the past but still get the job done. Edges are visible and therefore harder to keep clean. This installation is relatively easy and much less expensive. Undermount - Where sinks are secured underneath the countertop. This is the biggest trend today in kitchen design as this installation creates a beautiful smooth line across the counter allowing for easy clean up. There was a time where this form of mounting was not an option for home owners with laminate countertops, however today it can be done. Farmhouse/Apron/Belfast - These sinks get to show off a little! Found traditionally in country style kitchens these sinks are built into the counter leaving the front side of the sink visible. Integrated - The sexiest sink installation today is the integrated sink. This can only be done with solid surface and engineered or composite stone. These materials are shaped and formed so that the sink is actually a part of the countertop as well! This makes for an entirely ridge free surface that is the ultimate in sink design! Kitchen Sink Installation We recommend that most plumbing and kitchen sinks be installed by a professional. If your not comfortable with doing the work yourself and you are located in the U.S.A, you should check out www.unitedhomeimprovement.com This company specializes in finding the right contractor for the job in your area! Use this service and get peace of mind from knowing that someone is looking out for your well being! Use this link to receive a "free Kitchen sink or plumbing quote" - If you're located in Canada visit: www.homestars.ca Although some choose to have a simple sink that functions well, others choose to go all out and make the sink a can't miss focal point of their space. There are literally hundreds of amazing designs out there so be sure to find the kitchen sink of your dreams because it is out there! Most of these materials also make great countertops!	Site Search
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Kitchen Design > The Sexy Kitchen Sink!

The kitchen is to home what the sink is to kitchen. Most creations begin and end here as the sink is that necessary piece of the complete kitchen picture. The kitchen sink requires functionality, a working space without restrictions and kitchen sink manufacturers today have it all worked out! Whatever your needs may be you can be sure to find a sink that fits.

As in any project, make a wish list. What do you require from a kitchen sink? What do you need it to be, small, large, deep, durable, colorful, heat resistant, standard, or stylish? There are hundreds of sink designs available today inspired by consumer demand which can make the decision process quite daunting. www.thesexykitchen.com has laid it out for you to help narrow your kitchen sink market!

Sink Materials

The first consideration is finding the right kitchen sink made from a material that will best suit your needs. There are several different materials to choose from which range in durability and price of course!

Stainless Steel

No stranger to most kitchens around the world, this product is so versatile and great lookin! These sinks are very easy to clean and install, they are also heat resistant and their style selection is enormous resulting in a variety of great prices. Stainless steel sinks also vary in durability. Thickness is measured in gauges, lowest being sturdier and quieter. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable a great eco product.

Cons - Stainless steel sinks are generally loud, can scratch and dent.

Solid Surface/Acrylic

These kitchen sinks are available in so many styles and incredible colors. Acrylic sinks are very light weight that resist staining and are often made with built in germ-fighting properties. These sinks are also highly valued for their design ability as integrated sinks are becoming quite the design trend! Integrated sinks are formed along with your countertop creating a seamless product with a surface that is incredibly easy to keep clean.

Cons- Acrylic kitchen sinks cannot be cleaned with abrasive cleaners as the finish will be damaged. These sinks are not very heat resistant, hot pots and pans will certainly damage this product.

Enamel/Porcelain

These sinks are generally made from a cast iron, or metal cast where an enamel or porcelain coating is applied and then fired. This process creates a smooth, strong, and non-porous sink surface. These sinks are generally heavy and are also available in a wide variety of styles, colors and finishes.

Cons- These sinks can stain and will chip if heavy objects are dropped onto its surface.

Fireclay

A traditional sink creation that is clay based. These sinks are glazed and fired in intense heat creating an incredibly strong and non-porous surface. Fireclay sinks are resistant to acids and heat and can be cleaned abrasively. Style and color is not sacrificed either. These sinks are heavy and beautiful and also quite expensive. This product is in for the long haul.

Metals

Brass and copper are also available as kitchen sinks which will most definitely shine however these sinks must be used with caution as they are not nearly as durable as other materials. These metals are non-porous and will not stain, however they will oxidize and change in color.

Cons - Brass and copper are softer metals and will scratch, scuff and dent fairly easily. Also hot pots and pans must also be avoided as they can also damage your sink! More on Copper Sinks

Quartz

Quartz composite kitchen sinks are becoming a very popular choice among consumers today as they are incredibly durable. These sinks are stain, scratch, and impact resistant while being completely tolerable to heat. Quartz kitchen sinks are available in many exciting colors and styles. An excellent, yet pricy, product for a sexy kitchen.

Granite

The granite trend did not stop at countertops! Granite composite sinks are developed to be incredibly scratch, dent, stain, impact and heat resistant. Of course these sinks are not natural stone. Granite stone is combined with other materials and resins to create an entirely non-porous surface which can withstand anything. These are the most durable sinks in the market today which of course cost a pretty penny.

Concrete

Definitely the sexiest of kitchen sinks! If you want to put the WOW factor into your kitchen and price is of no concern than concrete is the one and only material for your kitchen sink! Concrete can add both a rustic and modern appearance depending on the style chosen.

Cons - A traditional concrete sink is susceptible to staining and therefore the color is affected. Some see this as a negative, however most owners of traditional concrete counters and sinks are well aware of this color variation due to staining and feel that this process is what brings character to these sinks.

Todays advances in the concrete industry have led to a new product that does not stain allowing home owners to have the style and beauty of concrete without the stain factor. Check out www.sonomacaststone.com who specialize in concrete sinks and nucrete. These sinks are seriously unbelievable and there is really no limit with respect to design. Now concrete is certainly a sexy kitchen sink!!

Sexy Shape

Size and shape is the next difficult decision to make. What is required from your kitchen sink in this department? The choices are endless from 1 to 3 bowls, deep and shallow, arched, round, and square so analyze the various sizes of your cooking and baking utensils which will help depict the proper shape required for your kitchen sink.

Mounting

Gone are the days where there was only one way to install your kitchen sink. Now there are even ways to get sexy with how your sink gets connected!!

Traditional - Where sinks are dropped into the countertop and secured. These are way of the past but still get the job done. Edges are visible and therefore harder to keep clean. This installation is relatively easy and much less expensive.

Undermount - Where sinks are secured underneath the countertop. This is the biggest trend today in kitchen design as this installation creates a beautiful smooth line across the counter allowing for easy clean up. There was a time where this form of mounting was not an option for home owners with laminate countertops, however today it can be done.

Farmhouse/Apron/Belfast - These sinks get to show off a little! Found traditionally in country style kitchens these sinks are built into the counter leaving the front side of the sink visible.

Integrated - The sexiest sink installation today is the integrated sink. This can only be done with solid surface and engineered or composite stone. These materials are shaped and formed so that the sink is actually a part of the countertop as well! This makes for an entirely ridge free surface that is the ultimate in sink design!

Kitchen Sink Installation

We recommend that most plumbing and kitchen sinks be installed by a professional. If your not comfortable with doing the work yourself and you are located in the U.S.A, you should check out www.unitedhomeimprovement.com
This company specializes in finding the right contractor for the job in your area! Use this service and get peace of mind from knowing that someone is looking out for your well being!
Use this link to receive a "free Kitchen sink or plumbing quote"

- If you're located in Canada visit: www.homestars.ca

Although some choose to have a simple sink that functions well, others choose to go all out and make the sink a can't miss focal point of their space. There are literally hundreds of amazing designs out there so be sure to find the kitchen sink of your dreams because it is out there!

Most of these materials also make great countertops!