Our Top Kitchen Sink Picks for 2020

The kitchen can be the most important room in a home. It’s the center for day-to-day living and the place where your family and friends come together. Whether prepping meals or cleaning up afterward, the kitchen sink is where people spend 60 percent of their time while in the kitchen, so you want it to be functional and stylish.

To choose the right style sink for your kitchen, you must first consider the purpose and usage of the sink. Here’s a list of the most common uses and which meets the mark.

Wall Mount Kitchen Sink

If your focus is culinary creations that rival the professionals, then you’ll want a versatile kitchen sink that allows for proper washing and prep, while also allowing for easy access and quick changes. You might consider a wall mount sink. These kitchen sinks have a generous sized single bowl that offers flexible use and easy cleanup. The cast iron material used for this sink is highly durable and the high-gloss enamel adds a beautiful focal point to your kitchen.

Undermount Kitchen Sink

If you’re the family cook, then you’ll want a sink that is larger and more durable with a double bowl. For constant use, consider stainless steel or graphite materials for the sink. You’ll want to be sure your pots and pans aren’t bigger than your sink. An undermount sink shows off beautiful countertops with a seamless look and makes for easy cleanup.

Farmhouse Kitchen Sink

The farmhouse kitchen sink is generously sized that has the front apron exposed, an essential piece for people who want a farmhouse type of decor, typically constructed of fireclay or enameled cast iron but also available in stainless steel; either offer a durable workspace for your kitchen. Many models offer a sink drain rack that covers the bottom and allows lots of space for hand washing and draining pots, pans, and dishes from your family meals. This design is great for those who cook for a crowd and need extra sink space for larger pots and pans and multitasking meal prep.

Drop-in or Self Rimming Kitchen Sinks

The drop-in or self rimming sink is on of the most commonly found in today’s kitchens and is available in a variety of styles, materials, and configurations including single and double bowl. It’s called a “drop-in” because of the one-piece construction that allows it to simply be dropped in, requiring little to no change or modification. The drop-in sink is perfect for any kitchen — from servings for one to cooking for the masses — this style covers a lot of ground.

While style and function are important, materials and mounting can also make or break a kitchen sink. Depending on the countertop material, you can choose to undermount or top mount it.

Kitchen sinks come in a variety of materials including composite granite, stainless steel, porcelain, and cast iron. See all of the kitchen sinks available to you at Kingston Brass.