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A kitchen sink is a major investment — monetarily, functionally, and aesthetically. A good one can set you back at least a couple hundred dollars, if not more, and a bad one can disrupt the flow of your kitchen cleaning and design scheme. We recommend buying one of the best kitchen sinks that can stand up to heavy-duty daily use and will last a long time. White Granite Kitchen Sink
We considered size, material, mount type, and more to choose the best kitchen sinks on the market. In our research, we found the Kraus Standart PRO to be the best kitchen sink overall thanks to a spacious interior and insulated sides that contain sound and temperature. For a luxurious pick, we like the granite composite Blanco Performa which has an interior ledge that gives you the benefits of a double-basin sink in a single-bowl model. It's not as striking as the best refrigerator, but the kitchen sink is the unsung workhorse of the kitchen.
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Best overall: Kraus Standart PRO Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink - See at Amazon Beautiful, spacious, and durable, the Kraus Standart PRO Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink helps you get the job done in the kitchen — quietly.
Best top-mount: Ruvati Tirana Drop-in Stainless Steel Sink - See at Amazon For those who want a top-mount model, the Ruvati 33-Inch by 22-Inch Tirana Drop-in Stainless Steel Sink offers capacity, quality, sound insulation, and aesthetic beauty.
Best granite composite: Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl - See at Amazon Enjoy the luxury of granite with the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl and the convenience of this model's interior ledge.
Best double-bowl: Zuhne Undermount Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink - See at Amazon Tough and good-looking, the Zuhne Genoa 32 Undermount Double Bowl 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink is well constructed with decent-sized double bowls for convenient use.
Best farmhouse: Kraus Standart PRO Single Bowl Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink - See at Amazon The spacious and sturdy Kraus Standart PRO 33-Inch 16-Gauge Single Bowl Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink brings style and practicality to your kitchen.
Pros: Large, accommodates large pots and pans, sturdy, easy to clean, good price
Cons: Satin finish scratches, water and food particles don't always drain well without rinsing
Kraus is a well-known brand in the kitchen sink industry, and the Kraus Standart PRO 30-Inch 16-Gauge Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink upholds its reputation as a maker of the best kitchen sinks. Constructed of industrial-grade stainless steel with a commercial-grade satin finish, it resists corrosion and denting. With ample outer dimensions, this single-basin model accommodates large pots and pans as well as piles of dishes.
The gorgeous Kraus sink easily matches most kitchens' decor and comes with a grid, a three-piece basket strainer set, and a branded kitchen towel. The grid covers and helps protect the sink's floor from scratching, although some users found this sink easy to scratch. A few also noted appearances of rust spots.
Speaking of the floor, it slopes gently toward a drain hole that's positioned closer to the back of the sink in order to provide more usable space. You may have to spray the sink around the edges to encourage food particles toward the drain, but you won't find much standing water once you're done. Thanks to the rounded corners, this sink is quite easy to clean.
Another asset is the NoiseDefend technology, which consists of extra-thick pads that cover more than 80% of the sink for added sound and temperature insulation, which means that you won't hear much noise when running the water or garbage disposal. The undermount comes ready for installation in a 33-inch-minimum sink cabinet, including mounting hardware, a cutout template, and instructions.
Pros: Roominess, easy installation, good price for high quality
Cons: Heavy, can scratch easily, square corners difficult to clean
The single-bowl Ruvati 33-Inch by 22-Inch Tirana Drop-in Stainless Steel Sink is lovely and large. Included are a basket strainer for the drain and a grid you put on the sink's floor to protect it from being scratched, though if you're not careful, the grid itself can scratch the floor at the touchpoints. Like most stainless-steel sinks, the Ruvati will scratch a bit over time.
The floor itself slopes slightly for the water to drain, although it could slope even more. You'll likely have to spend an extra moment spraying any food particles toward the drain. It's also a bit tougher to clean due to its square corners. The Ruvati sink is insulated with thick sound-guard padding and undercoating, which effectively dampens noise from things like faucet water hitting the bottom or the garbage disposal.
This top-mount model comes with a cutout template, mounting clips, and an installation guide. It has four pre-drilled holes for faucet and soap dispenser installation. Don't worry if you don't use all four holes; three holes have steel plugs you can use to cover anything that goes unused. Drop-in models are good for DIYers and so is this one.
Pros: Beautiful appearance, durability, a ledge that makes the sink a hybrid of single- and double-bowl models
Cons: Drain not included, pricey but expected for granite sinks, can chip and stain
Internationally recognized German manufacturer Blanco produces high-quality sinks, and the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl is one of the best kitchen sinks out there. Many of this brand's models earned accolades, but we focused on the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl because, in addition to positive reviews, it has a less-common feature: a low divider that separates the large basin (33 inches wide by 19 inches front to back) into two sections.
The Blanco Performa Cascade combines the benefits of single- and double-basin sinks. A ledge that's half as tall as the bowl's depth acts as a border between a lower main part and a raised part.
On one hand, you can fill the lower side with water and use it independently of the raised section as if you had a double-bowl sink. On the other hand, if you need more room for large pans or wide serving plates just keep filling it until the water overflows the divider and — voilà — you've converted the sink to a broader single bowl.
The sink's single drain is in the large section's upper right corner just next to the ledge; this positioning provides ample uninterrupted floor space in the large section as well as easy emptying of liquids dripping from the small ledge, which is convenient for drying veggies and thawing meat. The Blanco Performa Cascade drains well.
Made of the brand's "Silgranit," a composite that's 80% solid granite, this sink is very durable and stands up to years of use. It's easy to clean and is scratch- and dirt-resistant. The Blanco Performa Cascade withstands heat up 536°F, and easily stands up to citric and acidic food debris.
This elegant sink is available in eight colors: anthracite, biscotti, biscuit, café brown, cinder, truffle, metallic gray, and white. A cutout template and clips are included for undermount installation into a 36-inch-minimum sink cabinet.
Pros: Great price, convenient double-bowl design, heavy-duty quality
The Zuhne Genoa 32 Undermount Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink is sturdy yet streamlined and striking. As a 50/50 double-bowl model, this sink has two equal-sized side-by-side basins.
The Zuhne Genoa 32's stainless steel walls and floor are 25% thicker and heavier than comparable products and thus resistant to dents, scratches, and corrosion. The sink comes with two grids that can help further prevent scratches.
Each bowl has its own drain hole, positioned toward the back wall to allow for more floor space. This way, when you put items down in the sink, you are less likely to cover the drain holes. The floor slopes to drain the water quickly and well. Two stainless steel basket strainers are included.
The Zuhne Genoa 32 is easy to clean and wipe down. It has thick insulation to absorb sound. The insulation also mitigates temperature changes that lead to condensation, which can damage the sink's cabinet. This undermount sink comes with mounting hardware and a template.
Pros: Huge size, durability, striking appearance
The Kraus Standart PRO 33-Inch 16-Gauge Single Bowl Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink confronts users with its smooth façade made — like the rest of the basin — of industrial-grade, T304 16-gauge stainless steel with a commercial-grade satin finish. Think of this gorgeous farmhouse sink's front wall as an apron signaling that it's ready to get to work.
As expected with stainless steel sinks, this model can get scratched, but scratches inside this huge, heavy-duty basin usually aren't very noticeable, at least less so than scratches on the front. This sink comes with a grid to help protect the floor from getting scratched, a three-piece basket strainer set, and a Kraus kitchen towel.
You can easily stand tall pots and lay cookie sheets in this deep and spacious sink. The Kraus Standart PRO 33-Inch 16-Gauge Single Bowl Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink has grooves that direct water toward the drain. The drain hole is positioned toward the back of the sink instead of the center, creating more floor workspace in the sink and storage space in the sink's cabinet.
The Kraus Standart PRO Farmhouse Kitchen Sink has NoiseDefend technology, consisting of extra-thick pads that cover more than over 80% of the sink for sound insulation. Noises from the garbage disposal running and water hitting the bottom are muffled. This sink has three mounting options — under, top, and flush — and requires a minimum cabinet size of 33 inches.
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