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10 Easy Pieces: Kitchen Sinks

From Janet:

We believe there is only one choice when it comes to the kitchen sink, the workhorse of the kitchen: a deep, rectangular undermount. There, we said it. Forget the double bowls (you end up with two stingy sinks, neither one big enough for stacking large pots and pans).
Our criteria for a great sink:

1. Depth. Deeper sinks hold more, reduce the splatter effect, and let you fill that big pot for boiling pasta. (N.B.: most of these models are available in shallower depths as well.)
2. Undermount. Better for keeping clean (eliminates buildup around sink/counter seam of sink) and for sweeping debris straight into the sink.
3. Big. A great place to stow dirty prep dishes during your dinner party.
4. Utility and Simplicity. Consider a sink with an offset drain, which lets you stack dishes in the sink and still drain water.

Our picks:

Blanco Precision Super Single Bowl Undermount Sink. 10 by 20 by 17 inches; ($682 irawoodinc.com):

Kohler’s simple Undertone extra-large undercounter kitchen sink with rounded basin style ($558 at absolutehome.com):

If you prefer the farmhouse look, consider the stainless Blanco with the apron front (irawoodinc.com for $1264):

Blanco Precision 10 Super Single Bowl with 15″ Drainer ($1285 absolutehome.com):

Below: Francesca loves her super-deep Franke Professional Series (PSX 110.30.12). At 12 inches deep, it’s great for hiding a dinner party’s worth of dishes; $1186 at Home Click.

If you prefer white sinks, consider Shaw’s Original 30″ Farmhouse sink from Rohl. Janet loved how it softened up her Seattle kitchen and complemented her dark soapstone counters. This is still made in Lancashire, England. A classic (rohlhome.com):

A little less country, the Kohler Dickinson Undercounter sink with apron offers a sleeker porcelain farmhouse look (homeportfolio.com $1144):

Rohl sells the Allia fireclay simple undermount sink made in the Limoges region of France ($412 at irawoodinc.com):

Vermont Soapstone sinks. A favorite is the Wright sink (vermontsoapstone.com $815):

American Standard Country Farmhouse sink (not an undermount, but great looking and practical) (homecenter.com approx. $1000):

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Kitchen: The Red Faucet

From Julie:

DAP Architects in Stockholm used a red Vola KV1 deck-mounted mixer in this striking kitchen remodel. The 1961 Arne Jacobsen icon comes in 18 colors, as well as the usual stainless and chrome finishes, something that few people know. For more information, go to the Danish Design Store, Vola, or Hastings Tile and Bath. The wallpaper is Woods from Cole & Son.com

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Tile and Countertop: Durat Surfaces

From Sarah:

This custom pink kitchen unit is made from Durat, a highly durable surface material made from recycled plastics in Finland (somehow recycled Scandinavian goods just sound better). The company also offers its own minimalist line of baths and sinks; for more information, go to Durat. We should note that Henry Built, our favorite custom kitchen designer, offers Durat surfaces in their fabrications (see white counter below).

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Kitchen: Kerf DIY Cabinets

From Julie:

Seattle-based Kerf Design is a custom furniture and cabinet shop committed to environmental responsibility through the use of sustainable materials and methods. The company recently introduced a line of “affordable custom DIY cabinets for the do-it-yourself homeowner or general contractor. All necessary hardware and cabinet parts are packed flat, crated, and shipped directly to the customer. All you need is a screw gun, glue, and some screws to install the cabinets on-site. Pricing starts at $350 per linear foot.” Go to Kerf Designs for more information:

Below: A kitchen by Shed Architects using Kerf cabinets.

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