Stainless Steel And Other Options For Your Kitchen Sink
For almost a century, stainless steel sinks have been
workhorses in modern kitchen design.
While stainless steel sinks will always be a classic feature, especially for
those on a tight budget or who need a long-lasting sink, some homeowners prefer
stainless steel in favor of the current trends in kitchen sinks.
Please don't get us wrong. We're not suggesting stainless
steel sinks are out of style; they're more like white kitchens, "always in
style." However, based on previous customer choices, those who pass on stainless sink options appear to choose
imaginative alternatives that bring a little more color to their kitchen
design.
Investigating Various Sink Options For Your Kitchen Renovation
We look at several trends beyond stainless steel and
alternate materials and treatments that can offer a little something extra to your kitchen sink.
Farmhouse Sinks
Farmhouse sinks are still popular because they are so
flexible, complementing both classic and modern design trends. Furthermore,
their large, open container-like basins can hold dishes from even the busiest
kitchens. Primarily offered farmhouse sinks were in stainless steel or
white porcelain until recently. They are now available in various finishes,
including fired clay, natural stone, copper, and even wood!
Textured Apron Fronts
While we're on farmhouse sink variations, we can't ignore
the rise in textured "apron fronts," which are the exposed facing
pieces of the farmhouse sink in front of the countertop. Most build into the
sink, but we like the Elkay Crosstown
Kitchen Sink Apron Cover for a flexible apron alternative. Farmhouse Sink
in Stainless Steel with Interchangeable Apron. You may now have the best of
both worlds, with apron fronts that reflect changing kitchen design trends.
Work Station Sinks & Accessories
Workstation sinks to improve the functionality of any
kitchen and are especially useful in small spaces and accessible kitchen
designs. Not only do slide-over cutting
boards, drainboards, and colander inserts improve functionality, but they
also serve to keep kitchen messes to a minimum.
Accompanying racks can help keep food or metal cookware
off the sink's surface, making it simpler to maintain the brand-new look of
porcelain or other light-colored sink finishes.
Stone Finish Sinks
Granite sinks spring to mind while discussing various
finishes. While composite sinks are not made of granite, they contain granite
particles and crystals. As a result, homeowners can have a non-porous (hygienic)
sink in almost any color and finish, including natural stone looks.
Many homeowners who pick granite or quartz countertops
like their sink's ability to blend in with their countertop. What's another advantage of granite and quartz sinks?
They may be used in practically any environment, making them incredibly
functional and available in various forms and shapes.
Seamless Sink Integration
While
traditional kitchen designs incorporate more textures, decorative accents, and an
eclectic "mix and match" or "intended defects," ardent
modernists and some homeowners prefer kitchens
as smooth as possible.
If this is the case for you, explore beyond the sink
solutions you are familiar with and consider seamless sink integration. From a
health aspect, countertop and sink gaps are
sites where filth, food debris, moisture, and mold/mildew can accumulate.
Get The Farmhouse Kitchen You've Always Wanted
With these five steps to a farmhouse kitchen, achieving
this appearance in your new kitchen design is more accessible.
A Diverse Blend
Around 2014, farmhouse
kitchens took over the design world.
The modern farmhouse style combines heightened elegance with historic charm and
an inviting unassuming sense. It isn't your grandmother's rustic kitchen!
Mix diverse, improbable elements to create an environment
that appears to cultivate over time. It works best when mixing old and modern
pieces in the same room. Consider combining a mid-century contemporary stool
with a substantial Victorian light fixture!
Incorporate open shelves into the design of your new
farmhouse kitchen to make it feel more spacious and cozier. It can be
accomplished by removing some of the doors from existing cabinets or, if space
permits, by adding new open shelving.
If you don't want exposed shelves, you can replace existing doors with glass cabinets.
Aside from the existing cabinets, the original farmhouse
kitchens generally required additional storage. Who couldn't benefit from extra
storage? Add freestanding cabinetry for an
authentic farmhouse vibe, such as a butler's bar. It is an excellent
opportunity to incorporate elements that appeal to you, allowing you to design
a farmhouse kitchen that is entirely personal and meets your individual needs.
Neutral Palette Signature
The distinctive farmhouse kitchen combines vintage
components with distressed finishes, bringing the old world into the
twenty-first century. Begin by adding glazed or rustic wood-coated cabinets to carry this theme throughout your new room.
The subtle color palette contributes to a classic appeal
with splashes of color such as robin's egg blue or a lovely mint. Barnwood
cabinetry is an excellent alternative for farmhouse kitchen ideas!
Natural And Industrial
You don't have to be afraid of mixing old and new with
Farmhouse design. Using various materials and finishes will give the area a cultured,
accumulated-over-time sense. Shiplap, barn doors, wrought iron fittings, and
hardware are materials.
Everything Is In The Details
When it comes to design, details are essential;
therefore, include them in your new farmhouse kitchen! Consider adding
beautiful millwork or traditional style moldings, casing, and trim throughout the space
to give it a vintage feel. Vintage accents, such as a reclaimed wood sign or
embroidered lace window treatments, are ideal for tying the entire design
together.
The gathering area is the critical focal point of a
farmhouse kitchen and one of our favorite design aspects. This meeting place is
traditionally located in the kitchen and can include a large island or table if there is
adequate space. That is why the kitchen is considered the heart of the home.
Use Rustic And Antique Decor
Integrate some rustic decor into your design to truly
capture the farmhouse aesthetic. Search local yard sales, antique stores, and
flea markets for the appropriate vintage pieces to complement your decor. These
decorations, which can range from a southern-inspired
sign to family antiques passed down through the centuries, are what
genuinely tie the farmhouse style together and make it distinctively yours.
Toronto's Best Kitchen Renovation Company
Begin the planning cycle by getting to know you, the
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