WHAT’S IN A SINK?

The sink you choose will be central to your kitchen design. The kitchen experts and sink manufacturers at Sinkology share their expertise on your sink options.

DROP-IN. This type of sink literally “drops in” to the lower kitchen cabinets. “Drop-in sinks tend to be the best choice for DIYers,” says Chris DeVillers, chief sinkologist at Sinkology. “The sinks can often fit right into the existing hole in a countertop, making it a very easy process.” Remember,

“The most important thing to keep in mind with sink installations is that the style of sink you choose needs to fit your kitchen design.”

UNDERMOUNT. As the name suggests, this type of sink installs from the bottom of the cabinet. “Undermount sinks are edgeless, so this mounting style offers a high-end, seamless look with easier cleaning and more space on your countertops,” Chris says. Sinkology offers both drop-in and undermount sinks, as well as Dual-Flex Rim sinks. “They’re designed to be installed as either undermount or drop-in sinks, giving the homeowner lots of flexibility in their final installation choice,” Chris says.

MATERIAL. The other consideration is the material of the sink. “The material of your kitchen sink can impact the way you interact with it,” Chris says. For example, if you cook often (with lots of dishes) and need your sink to be the most functional, choose a durable material like porcelain or Sinkology’s SureFire® fireclay sinks. If you don’t cook as often and the design of your kitchen is most important, try copper. “Copper’s surface will change beautifully over time; a changing patina is the nature of a natural material like copper,” Chris says.