Modern cuisine should not only be beautiful and cozy. Increasingly, housewives prefer functionality to beauty and chic. One of the most important and often used "knots" in the kitchen is a sink. Before choosing a sink, you need to think about its location in the kitchen and take into account the frequency of use. The fact is that for today the market of kitchen sinks for the kitchen is so wide and varied that you will have to visit more than one store in search of the ideal model for you.
How to choose a sink?
Before choosing the ideal kitchen sink, you should determine where you plan to install it. There are several types of fixing the sink:
- Overhead. This is the most simple and inexpensive way, ideal for a standard kitchen. In this case, the sink is simply put on the curb and at the same time replaces the countertop.
- Mortise. If you have already installed the kitchen, but have not yet decided which kitchen sink to choose, pay attention to the "mortise" option. It is quite possible for a nonspecialist to install such a sink, and its cost is not very high. Excellent option for the kitchen with a common table top.
- Integrated. With this installation, the sink looks very organic with the kitchen. But the installation is possible only by specialists from the store. The cost of this washing is quite high.
- Under the table. One of the types of integrated washing. Used for granite, wooden or stone countertops. These sinks are attached a little below the level of the countertop.
What kind of kitchen sink to choose?
In shape, the sink can be either round or square. Can have one or two bowls. Select the material for making kitchen sinks is even more difficult, since each has its own pros and cons:
- Metal. Sinks of this type are durable enough, hygienic and light.
- Ceramic. Resistant to high temperatures, they are not afraid of scratches. They are often decorated with various frescos or decorative finishes.
- Composite. The most practical option. Excellent maintains its original appearance even with long operation. It is allowed to come in contact with hot: for composites, high temperatures do not carry danger. On such a shell there are no greasy spots, and due to the rough surface, the sink has a sound-absorbing effect.