Hello World! Welcome Friends! “If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” – Louis Parrish
Managing a home and even just the kitchen is a very tedious and strenuous task that involves a lot of plans, stepbacks, and money. When managing a kitchen, there are many things to take into consideration such as aesthetics, functionality, and even the cost.
The quote talks about comparing your life to your kitchen, in some way it does make sense. Both can be done in many different ways, some people prefer to go for functionality and ignore design while others chase after attractiveness.
No matter what you want in life or your kitchen, there are always improvements to be made. Some people might do this with a new healthy habit or a new high-tech oven. Improvements over time are just a part of living life and loving your kitchen.
Given the many ways to improve your kitchen, you may be overwhelmed with all of the possible opportunities. It may stress you out as you frantically think of the “best move”. We’re here to help you handle your kitchen in a simple but effective manner.
Remodeling Your Kitchen
At a certain point in time, we might realize that we have left a part of the house untouched and stagnant for years. It may function well but “good enough” isn’t exactly the best description you may want.
Whether we’re talking about improving in life or fixing up the kitchen we may want many things but “good enough” seems good but not enough. Why go for “good” when you can achieve “great” or maybe even better?
Remodeling a kitchen may seem expensive and stressful but there are many ways to do so and some come at a cheap price. Remodeling your kitchen can be done with a simple new wallpaper or a new arrangement of objects.
Whether it’s a big or small change, improvement is still an improvement.
Speaking of small changes, one sure-fire way to give your kitchen a new look and feel is with a new sink.
Taking a Look at Kitchen Sinks
When you hear the word “kitchen” you might think of an oven, a fridge, or maybe even a counter. Despite what comes to mind, one thing is for sure, when you walk into a kitchen you are at least expecting a sink.
Different cultures cook food with different methods so that doesn’t assure the presence of an oven or even a fridge. Some homes may be too small to house additional counters for kitchens.
Despite lacking those three objects you can still call an area a kitchen if you can prepare food and the tools needed for eating. Thus the heart of a kitchen may be the overlooked sink. The unsung hero that keeps dishes clean and meat from poisoning the family.
The kitchen may usually be seen with a plain metal finish or a simple creamy white design but this doesn’t mean it needs to be. The heart of anything or anyone deserves special care and a lot can come from such attention.
Imagine replacing your boring old home depot sinks with a new trendy vessel sink. The kitchen suddenly seems like it has breathed fresh air. Sinks may serve a simple purpose but that doesn’t mean you need to restrict them to a simple boring design.
Trendy Sinks to Liven Up the Kitchen
There are many ways to upgrade your kitchen sink game. You can start with looking for new trendy kitchen sinks or maybe reliable ones that fit your aesthetic. Here are a few types of sinks to look into if you want to have more modern sinks.
1. Fireclay Sinks
You might have questions like “What is a fireclay sink? Given the material, how to clean a fireclay sink? If clay cracks easily then are fireclay sinks durable?”.
Fireclay sinks are a different take on regular old sinks, they resemble vintage sinks but have uncarved and molded clay. This helps the shape of the sink fit exactly into the kitchen without carving or cracking.
Clay is essentially molded and formed into the right size and then dried for around 2 days. After which a porcelain enamel is added for the shiny finish and now you have your new fireclay sink.
Fireclay sinks are a great addition to kitchens because of their great mix of being aesthetically beautiful and great functionality. They are resistant to acid, chipping, scratching, and a step up from the common iron cast sink.
In a battle of fireclay vs porcelain sink, fireclay sinks would come out on top due to them usually being better at handling chips, scratches, and even discoloration.
Fireclay does have its cons however, they tend to come at a higher price and have limited sizes. In the end, it all boils down to what you’re willing to invest for a new heart for your kitchen.
2. Vessel Sinks
This may have already been mentioned but it deserves another shoutout. Vessel sinks or also known as bowl sinks are free-standing bowls or vessels that sit on top of the counter. They add another layer of depth to the kitchen.
These vessel sinks are a very big step from the regular old sinks. They can be seen in modern buildings that pay attention to art in combination with functionality.
Vessel sinks have your sinks jump up and make the kitchen feel more interactive and alive. To a certain extent they may also function better as you can reserve the free space at the bottom of the sink for various reasons.
3. Undermount Sinks
If the first two sinks were focused on being aesthetically pleasing this sink excels in terms of functionality. They may resemble old sinks but are installed in a directly opposite way.
Most common stainless steel sinks are installed by being dropped into place and being sealed. Undermount sinks are installed under the counter ending with a sink perfectly in place for your kitchen counter.
These sinks have pros and cons, they tend to be more expensive but they are more sanitary, space-efficient, and even aesthetically pleasing.
These sinks are more sanitary since the sink is below the countertop, so you can simply drop all of the dirt and debris into the sink. These are unlike the usual sinks that have space where the sink is above the countertop, leaving mold to grow.
They are more space-efficient due to their placement and they let you have more room for your kitchen. Being aesthetically pleasing is a subjective topic but they usually complement kitchens better than an average drop-in sink would.
Key Takeaways
The Kitchen is an incredibly crucial part of a home, both sentimentally and functionally. Whether you’re following the idea of treating the kitchen like your life or you simply want a better kitchen, these sinks will do a great job.
The aforementioned sinks bring their kind of charm to an old and boring kitchen that requires new life. Remodeling your kitchen doesn’t need to be expensive or involve construction that forces you out of the house.
Some may consider the kitchen as the heart of the home, but the sink may be the heart of your kitchen and it deserves attention. Something as simple as having a new sink may change how the entire kitchen feels, now just let that sink in.
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Toodles,
I like the undermount kitchen sink cause it has a lot of function plus the fact that it looks elegant.