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Living with a Sink

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 [...]

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Disturbing Trends in the Marketplace

Here we are—a new year, a fresh outlook, and an opportunity for many homeowners to embark on new renovation plans (or pick up where you left off before the holidays). To help you make the most of your kitchen budget, we wanted to share some red flags that have been popping up in the sink [...]

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Function over Form

It’s tempting to see a beautiful kitchen in a cooking show or magazine and instantly think, “That’s it! My dream kitchen!” But a great kitchen is one you love to look at and live in. Before you make any decisions about your kitchen, you’ve got to think about your lifestyle. This applies to your overall [...]

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The Shape of Sinks to Come

After noticing the differences between how sinks are shaped, Sink.com sat down with Mark Hird, a product manager and sink guru with Elkay USA, to talk about whether the shape of the walls and bottom of a sink make a difference. Sink.com: Does the shape of a sink’s walls, curves and bottom really affect a [...]

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Why Stainless?

Stainless steel came on strong in the kitchen several years ago—perhaps because homeowners were drawn to a more commercial, professional look or because it’s difficult to make a lifetime commitment to a single color. (After all, unlike appliances, your sink really can last a lifetime.) Fortunately, according to recent trend research, stainless will continue to [...]

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