The kitchen sink is where most of the daily action takes place. It is where you wash and prepare the food, and where you clean the rinse the dishes afterwards. Having a sturdy and durable sink is very important since it will be used to its full extent everyday.

Commonly, kitchen sinks are white or silver, but decorative colored sinks are also debuting more, to match the evolving kitchen designs. Shapes also vary from the simple square, rectangular, to round sinks.

There are also several types of sinks. The following are a few of the choices:

·        Fireclay/ceramic sink

Fireclay sinks are a kind of ceramic sink that are non-porous, and are resistant to heat, rust, and discoloration. They are also durable and affordable. But they do crack under pressure, so you should be careful not to hit the sink too hard with the pots and pans.

·        Stainless steel sink

Stainless steel sinks are popular because they are non-porous, do not chip, crack, or rust, and are virtually indestructible. They also blend well with any kind of kitchen design.

·        Brass/copper sink

Brass or copper sinks do not really go well with most of kitchens because of its color. They do blend well with rustic and traditional kitchens, though.

Once you have decided what type of sink you want, you will want to know the configurations of kitchen sinks prior to installation:

·        Single bowl sink

A single bowl sink is best if you have small space. It is deeper than most sinks to provide room for more plates and silverware.

·        Double-bowl sink

A double-bowl sink is where both bowls are of the same size and are placed side by side. One bowl can be used to wash the dishes while the other is to rinse them. Double-bowl sinks are useful in case you have meat thawing on one bowl, then you can still use the other bowl to wash and rinse. A swiveling faucet or a spray hose is ideal for this kind of sink.

·        Triple-bowl sink

Triple-bowl sinks are not that common, but are useful, too. The extra sink can be used to wash vegetables and fruits, or be used for thawing purposes. A swiveling faucet or a spray hose are also ideal for this sink.

·        Prep sink

A prep sink is a small sink used for quick washes and rinses, mostly for small silverware and vegetables or fruits.

Sinks that come with garbage disposals are recommended to have high horsepower for easier removal of meat and other tough debris.

Getting multiple sinks is advisable only if you have a large enough kitchen and if you are willing to spend a few more for it.

Never scrimp or compromise on the quality of the kitchen sink. Choose one with a non-porous surface to protect yourself against grime and bacteria. Avoid tiled sinks because the grout tends to accumulate bacteria after a long time. A well-chosen good-quality sink will save you the trouble of repairing it or having to replace it in case it gets cracked or broken.