Let’s be clear. We understand that you’re unlikely to reflect at the end of your life, “I’m glad I followed my dreams, I’m happy to have traveled the world, but I wish I’d gone with a different sink in the kitchen.” But it wouldn’t surprise us if that was a nagging thought that crept into your subconscious whenever you cleaned up after dinner or whizzed through preparations for a big holiday meal.
A good sink is like a good life partner. The wrong sink is, well, you get it.
It’s strong and reliable. A flimsy sink that isn’t properly soundproofed will drive you nuts over time. Choose a heavier gauge (16 or 18 should do it) and make sure you’re getting what you paid for. Go with a manufacturer that’s been around the block, so you know they stand behind their products.
It keeps its looks. Years into the relationship, a quality sink will still have that sheen that drew you to it in the first place. It won’t let itself fall apart, with dents or rust in the stainless steel that don’t live up to the manufacturer’s initial promise.
It’s smart and deep (but not too deep). A smart design, with straight sides and tight angles that don’t eat up all the bowl’s capacity will serve you well and provide the flexibility you need to take on dinners for two to twenty. And match the depth and number of bowls to your own physique and lifestyle. For example, deep is good. Too deep can be exhausting (especially for your lower back).
It can even take out the trash. Enough said.
Sure, in the hierarchy of needs, your sink is well below food, shelter and clothing. But once those are reliably accounted for and you narrow the field to your needs in a successful kitchen renovation, the right sink rises high on the list.
