BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP APRIL 13 - APRIL 19, 2018 23
Transform the look and feel of
your kitchen with an updated sink
While everyone would love
a complete kitchen makeover,
you can still freshen
and update the look of this room by
taking on smaller projects.
The perfect place to start is the
kitchen sink. Most people don't realize
it, but a well-chosen sink has the
potential to create the perfect focal
point, and transforms the look and feel
of one of the most important rooms in
your house.
REASONS TO REPLACE
Swapping out an old kitchen sink
with a new one allows you to:
•Update your kitchen's style–The
style of sink should underscore the
overall design theme of the kitchen.
If you're opting for a farmhouse aesthetic,
look for key design details, such
as an apron front and a deep, roomy
bowl, such as the ones found in the
Ludington line from Sterling.
•Add function and beauty–When
you replace your sink, it's also natural
to replace the faucet, allowing you to
choose one that better meets your
needs and preferences, such as a pulldown
unit or a vintage design.
•Improve your work space–Perhaps
the existing sink is too shallow
to allow for filling large cook pots
comfortably. Or, overmount installation
makes it difficult to keep the sink
and surrounding countertop as clean
as you would like.
Replacing an underperforming sink
with a new one allows you to increase
sink depth and create an easier environment
for cleaning.
TOP KITCHEN SINK
TRENDS
Some sink styles are timeless, like
stainless steel and shiny chrome faucets.
Still, trends constantly emerge in
sink design and in how homeowners
find new ways to make things like
healthy meal prep easier and more
convenient.
If you're considering replacing your
kitchen sink, here are some trends to
keep in mind:
•Two sinks for safer food handling–
Houzz reports a growing
number of builders are including
two kitchen sinks in new homes. This
design improves workflow and food
handling safety. One sink can be used
to prepare meats, while the second
is still a safe place to wash and prep
produce.
•Stainless steel still shines–Stainless
is the most popular sink material,
according to the National Kitchen and
Bath Association (NKBA). In terms of
durability, it's difficult to beat stainless
steel, making it a practical and
long-lasting update for any kitchen.
What's more, the finish blends well
with virtually any kitchen design
theme, whether it's contemporary,
farmhouse or traditional. Options like
Sterling's Ludington series offer deep
basins, undermount installation, and
SilentShield sound-absorbing technology.
Visit www.sterlingplumbing.com
to learn more.
•Integrated accessories–Of course,
accessories can make an already
great sink even better, and the NKBA
reports demand is growing for
sinks with integrated accessories. In
addition to built-in garbage disposals,
homeowners want sinks with soap
dispensers, water filters and hot water
dispensers, the organization says.
•Stunning display–Sinks with
apron-front designs calls attention to
the sink and showcases the beauty of
the stainless steel. Undermount sinks
work with solid surface countertops
such as granite, marble or quartz, and
attach to the underside of the countertop,
allowing the countertops to shine.
Every kitchen needs at least one
sink; after all, it's a critical point in the
work triangle. Upgrading a kitchen
sink can be a simple, cost-effective and
visually appealing way to transform
the entire room. (BPT)
5/5/18
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