Help me pick out a kitchen sink!

KarenBoo · 01-16-2017, 10:27 AM

Hey y'all!

So we are getting a new kitchen sink. It will be an undermount stainless sink. I want one large sink instead of having a divider in the middle. So all of that is done.

What I need opinions on is the inside edge of the sink. They have 2 choices now. First is the regular kind that you would expect to see in any sink. The corners are very round and the bottom of the sink isn't really flat. The advantage to this sink is that it's easy to wash because of the fat round corners. The disadvantage is that dishes don't easily sit flat in the bottom.

The second type of sink has fairly good crisp corners, with very minimal rounding. So the disadvantage to that is that you would really have to get in those corners to clean the sink. But, the dishes in the sink would sit flatter, if not perfectly flat.

Also, if design matters, my kitchen is very "middle of the road." It's not "modern." It is getting updated a bit. (new appliances, new sink, faucet, and countertops. Cabinets and floors stay the same.) So I don't know if the sharper-cornered sink would look too modern in such a "regular" kitchen?

I'd love thoughts and opinions! Thanks very much!

mamacat · 01-16-2017, 10:55 AM

I am not sure about th square corners because have only had rounded ones before but would not have one that is flush with countertops.That is what we have now and water goes everywhere and rips onto floor in front of sink

ECingMama · 01-16-2017, 11:30 AM

Exciting!

2sunshines · 01-16-2017, 12:13 PM

Do you have a dishwasher? As in, are dishes actually left sitting in the sink much?

I never really have dishes in the sink -- they go directly in the dishwasher, so the ability for dishes to sit flat at the bottom wouldn't be an asset. I think I'd with a more rounded bottom.

In fact, this question made me think about my own sink because i never really paid attention to this feature. We have a flat bottom and gunk totally does accummulate around the edges. It's not that big of a deal but I do have to push stuff from the corners with my hand in order to get it to go down the drain well.

charla · 01-16-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

In fact, this question made me think about my own sink because i never really paid attention to this feature. We have a flat bottom and gunk totally does accummulate around the edges. It's not that big of a deal but I do have to push stuff from the corners with my hand in order to get it to go down the drain well.

I've been curious about this and couldn't put my finger on why the stuff in my sink seems to go down so much easier than my mother's. That's exactly it. I would much prefer my rounded sink than hers even though hers is bigger with flat bottom. I find the the stuff that doesn't go down towards the drain so gross.

RiverRock · 01-16-2017, 01:59 PM

My SIL was just complaining about her flat bottomed sinks that were hard to fully drain. They were recommended by an interior designer but not very practical. I recently replaced my kitchen sinks and I made the mistake of going with the ones provided for free by the counter company. Within a week I had a dent because the metal gauge isn't very high. Within a month I lost a piece of one of the sink stoppers and I can't find a replacement at a hardware store because the type of drain isn't a standard style (I will need to make a trip to the counter shop to see if they provide extras). My vote is for rounded edges or at least a bottom that is angled to drain.

MaySunflowers · 01-16-2017, 02:21 PM

I've had sinks like both you described. I prefer the more squared one. Was really convenient. The one we used had a raised edge too, really helped me reduced splashing in the counter (I'm messy). Didn't have any draining issue, had a slight bit of angling towards the drain.

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Soliloquy · 01-16-2017, 06:09 PM

As much as I need/love square corners and hate rounded edges, I'd probably go with the sink that's easier to clean. And my kitchen will be modern when it's done.

I cannot wait to get rid of my sink and get one large sink that's an undermount! I hate divided sinks and I hate top-mount sinks. Enjoy!

2sunshines · 01-17-2017, 02:45 AM

I so desperately want an undermount sink too!

Our kitchen is old and will likely never see a full modern kitchen remodel. Some day we do want to replace the counter tops tho. Is granite or another stone the only option for having an undermount sink or can you do so with lesser priced countertop materials?

KarenBoo · 01-17-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

I so desperately want an undermount sink too!

Our kitchen is old and will likely never see a full modern kitchen remodel. Some day we do want to replace the counter tops tho. Is granite or another stone the only option for having an undermount sink or can you do so with lesser priced countertop materials?

You do need some form of solid surface to do an undermount sink.

---------- Post added at 10:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:01 AM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Do you have a dishwasher? As in, are dishes actually left sitting in the sink much?

I never really have dishes in the sink -- they go directly in the dishwasher, so the ability for dishes to sit flat at the bottom wouldn't be an asset. I think I'd with a more rounded bottom.

In fact, this question made me think about my own sink because i never really paid attention to this feature. We have a flat bottom and gunk totally does accummulate around the edges. It's not that big of a deal but I do have to push stuff from the corners with my hand in order to get it to go down the drain well.

I do have a dishwasher, but we tend to pile dishes in the sink all day and then run the dishwasher every night. Part of that has to do with the different food allergies, and who can touch what. So a parent will load the dishwasher.

---------- Post added at 10:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 AM ----------

Thanks so much ladies! I went with the rounded corner design.

When I was reading customer reviews on Amazon, another question came up for me. We ordered a 10" deep sink, and someone asked if that will hurt your back to wash dishes in that sink! Such a good question!

I guess we'll find out the answer! Most of our dishes, even our pots and pans, go into the dishwasher. So we don't hand-scrub many dishes, thankfully!

twoplustwo · 01-17-2017, 08:31 AM

I have one with a lip and always liked the look of the flush (and we are going to get a new sink sometime in the next 1- 5 years;ideally 1 year, but you know. . . life) but the splashing thing makes sense. Though I dont usually fill up my sink all the way with water.

As far as the rounded, that's what we have and I would not get the flat with square corners. Like a pp mentioned we tend not to pile dishes in the sink so it's not really a problem. Plus the quick rinsing, quick draining is crucial for me. As far as the modern thing. I don't know. I think you could pull it off.

Disclaimer: we tend to replace things in bits and pieces so are often going towards a look rather than 1 big kitchen remodel. So maybe you dont want my advice. Like right now we are changing the color of everything. But the stove and sink are not on board with the new look yet.

I also don't have a divider (but our previous home did) and prefer without - so Im on board with you on that.

Soliloquy · 01-17-2017, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2sunshines

I so desperately want an undermount sink too!

Our kitchen is old and will likely never see a full modern kitchen remodel. Some day we do want to replace the counter tops tho. Is granite or another stone the only option for having an undermount sink or can you do so with lesser priced countertop materials?

Corian or other manufactured solid surfaces are an option. We're probably going to get a Corian counter, or one of their competitors. I don't want the maintenance of granite. I love marble but you can't get acid on it. Quartz is gorgeous, imo, but I think I'd be just as happy with Corian. I want an all white kitchen.

ViolaMum · 01-17-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Corian or other manufactured solid surfaces are an option. We're probably going to get a Corian counter, or one of their competitors. I don't want the maintenance of granite. I love marble but you can't get acid on it. Quartz is gorgeous, imo, but I think I'd be just as happy with Corian. I want an all white kitchen.

I have granite and I do zero to maintain it, just wipe it down.

It's still shiny like the day it was installed.

I love the look of quartz! Soapstone and slate are nice, too, but are probably outrageously expensive. I probably should just get a soapstone griddle and be done with my obsession.

2sunshines · 01-18-2017, 03:04 AM

Has anyone ever done any of these higher end countertops and installed it themselves? Or do you mostly have to go through a contractor and/or be uber talented in remodeling to do it yourself with that size of stone?

knitlove · 01-18-2017, 07:29 AM

From watching my mom's counters be in stalled it is not something I would want to tackle on my own. They are huge and heavy and aquward. If the stone gets broken during institution you want it to be someone else's issue to fix and not yours.

01-16-2017, 10:27 AM	#1
KarenBoo Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central FL Posts: 6,022	Help me pick out a kitchen sink! Hey y'all! So we are getting a new kitchen sink. It will be an undermount stainless sink. I want one large sink instead of having a divider in the middle. So all of that is done. What I need opinions on is the inside edge of the sink. They have 2 choices now. First is the regular kind that you would expect to see in any sink. The corners are very round and the bottom of the sink isn't really flat. The advantage to this sink is that it's easy to wash because of the fat round corners. The disadvantage is that dishes don't easily sit flat in the bottom. The second type of sink has fairly good crisp corners, with very minimal rounding. So the disadvantage to that is that you would really have to get in those corners to clean the sink. But, the dishes in the sink would sit flatter, if not perfectly flat. Also, if design matters, my kitchen is very "middle of the road." It's not "modern." It is getting updated a bit. (new appliances, new sink, faucet, and countertops. Cabinets and floors stay the same.) So I don't know if the sharper-cornered sink would look too modern in such a "regular" kitchen? I'd love thoughts and opinions! Thanks very much! __________________ Married to DH for 29 years! Mama to very sweet DD1 "Kitten" 5/03 and our very sweet DD2 "Monkey" 1/08 crunchy, homeschooling, and focused on healing with diet, homeopathy, and QRI cold laser reflex integration

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mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! I am not sure about th square corners because have only had rounded ones before but would not have one that is flush with countertops.That is what we have now and water goes everywhere and rips onto floor in front of sink __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! Exciting! __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! Do you have a dishwasher? As in, are dishes actually left sitting in the sink much? I never really have dishes in the sink -- they go directly in the dishwasher, so the ability for dishes to sit flat at the bottom wouldn't be an asset. I think I'd with a more rounded bottom. In fact, this question made me think about my own sink because i never really paid attention to this feature. We have a flat bottom and gunk totally does accummulate around the edges. It's not that big of a deal but I do have to push stuff from the corners with my hand in order to get it to go down the drain well. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-16-2017, 01:59 PM	#6
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,767	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! My SIL was just complaining about her flat bottomed sinks that were hard to fully drain. They were recommended by an interior designer but not very practical. I recently replaced my kitchen sinks and I made the mistake of going with the ones provided for free by the counter company. Within a week I had a dent because the metal gauge isn't very high. Within a month I lost a piece of one of the sink stoppers and I can't find a replacement at a hardware store because the type of drain isn't a standard style (I will need to make a trip to the counter shop to see if they provide extras). My vote is for rounded edges or at least a bottom that is angled to drain. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

01-16-2017, 02:21 PM	#7
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! I've had sinks like both you described. I prefer the more squared one. Was really convenient. The one we used had a raised edge too, really helped me reduced splashing in the counter (I'm messy). Didn't have any draining issue, had a slight bit of angling towards the drain. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

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Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! As much as I need/love square corners and hate rounded edges, I'd probably go with the sink that's easier to clean. And my kitchen will be modern when it's done. I cannot wait to get rid of my sink and get one large sink that's an undermount! I hate divided sinks and I hate top-mount sinks. Enjoy!

01-17-2017, 02:45 AM	#9
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! I so desperately want an undermount sink too! Our kitchen is old and will likely never see a full modern kitchen remodel. Some day we do want to replace the counter tops tho. Is granite or another stone the only option for having an undermount sink or can you do so with lesser priced countertop materials? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-17-2017, 08:31 AM	#11
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,533	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! I have one with a lip and always liked the look of the flush (and we are going to get a new sink sometime in the next 1- 5 years;ideally 1 year, but you know. . . life) but the splashing thing makes sense. Though I dont usually fill up my sink all the way with water. As far as the rounded, that's what we have and I would not get the flat with square corners. Like a pp mentioned we tend not to pile dishes in the sink so it's not really a problem. Plus the quick rinsing, quick draining is crucial for me. As far as the modern thing. I don't know. I think you could pull it off. Disclaimer: we tend to replace things in bits and pieces so are often going towards a look rather than 1 big kitchen remodel. So maybe you dont want my advice. Like right now we are changing the color of everything. But the stove and sink are not on board with the new look yet. I also don't have a divider (but our previous home did) and prefer without - so Im on board with you on that. __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! Has anyone ever done any of these higher end countertops and installed it themselves? Or do you mostly have to go through a contractor and/or be uber talented in remodeling to do it yourself with that size of stone? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-18-2017, 07:29 AM	#15
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Help me pick out a kitchen sink! From watching my mom's counters be in stalled it is not something I would want to tackle on my own. They are huge and heavy and aquward. If the stone gets broken during institution you want it to be someone else's issue to fix and not yours. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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