Upgrade the Kitchen Sink

Choosing a kitchen sink combo is the smartest way to outfit your kitchen - everything you need comes together. You have several options when it comes to sink type, faucet type, and the materials that will look best in your space, so here's how to make the right choice.

Sink Types

Sinks are available in a wide range of styles, including:

Faucet Types

Choosing a sink with the right faucet is essential. The two main types of faucet types are pullout spray and pre-rinse. You can choose specific faucet heights, spout heights, and even how far the faucet spout reaches - and a decent reach is a must-have if you often wash large pots and pans in your sink.

Pullout Spray Faucets

Pullout spray faucets allow you to pull out the faucet head and use it as a spray nozzle. These retractable-head faucets make your whole sink more usable. Pullout spray faucets are ideal for spraying down large pieces of cookware that a stationary faucet won't reach and cleaning the far sides of your sink.

Pre-Rinse Faucets

Pre-rinse faucets are generally found in commercial kitchens or workshop sinks. Most feature a high-arc spout and a high-pressure pull-out spray nozzle. They're a lot like pullout spray faucets, but they're more powerful and better suited to big operations rather than after-dinner dishes.

Sink Materials

The sink material you choose should keep up with what you do in the kitchen. Kitchen sink combos are available in a wide range of materials, including:

Acrylic. These sinks are made from fiberglass, plastic, and resin, and they're available in several colors. They're lightweight and can stand up to moderate scratching.
Cast iron. Cast iron sinks are typically coated in porcelain, and they require a moderate amount of care and maintenance. Abrasive cleansers can scratch them, acids can etch them, and the porcelain coating may chip.
Copper. Copper sinks are costlier than other types, but they're rustproof and have antimicrobial properties. These sinks develop a blue-green patina over the course of several years.
Granite composite. Granite composite sinks are exceptionally attractive, and they're most common in farmhouse-style sinks. They're durable and strong, as well as easy to clean.
Stainless steel. By far the most common kitchen sink material, stainless steel sinks are durable and cost-effective. They need to be cleaned regularly, and they can show spots (especially if you have hard water), but as long as you don't use abrasive materials or cleansers, a stainless steel sink will stand up to nearly anything.

Faucet and Sink Finishes

Kitchen sink combos are available in a wide range of faucet and sink finishes. You'll most commonly find a variety of basin finishes in cast iron and acrylic sinks, but faucets run the gamut from black to chrome and bronze tones.

Sink Shapes

When it comes to kitchen sink combos, the most common options are rectangular, and square, but several specialty shapes that blend the two are also available. These sinks are usually designed with one basin larger than the other, providing a space-saving alternative to two large basins.

Tips for Choosing a Kitchen Sink Combo

Use these tips to help you choose the right kitchen sink and faucet combination for your needs:

Think ahead to installation and future repairs, and choose a kitchen sink combo that comes with a warranty.
Remember that the lower the gauge on a steel sink, the thicker it is.
Choose a sink where at least one basin is large enough to fit a large pot or roaster.
D-basins have a curved back and may offer more space inside than standard rectangular basins do.
Deeper sinks reduce splashes outside the sink, but if you buy one that's too deep, reaching the bottom can be uncomfortable.

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