Kitchen Sinks

The sink is an essential element of your kitchen that you’ll use every day. This is why its so important to find the size, style and sink material that perfectly accommodates your kitchen environment. Think about the functionality and convenience of the design, the durability and strength of the structure, as well as how well the visual appearance fits into your kitchen aesthetic. 

It may seem like a pretty boring choice to make in comparison to worktops or breakfast bars, but the type of sink you go for will actually have a considerable impact on how well your kitchen functions. To help you make the decision, we’ve compiled a practical list of things to consider.  

Here at DIY Megastore, we stock a superb selection of sink styles to suit every kitchen. Whether you are looking to optimise your counter space with a smaller single bowl model or add a retro touch with the round bowl design, we have something for everyone and every budget.  

Single Bowl 

Simple yet brilliantly practical, the single bowl sink provides a good size area for washing up larger pans, pots, and trays without taking up too much of your worktop. Some even incorporate a built-in drying station too. If you have limited counter space or even own a dishwasher so don’t do much washing up, a single bowl sink is often a more convenient choice.  

Double Bowl 

Perfect for hectic households with lots of washing up to do, the double bowl sink combines two full sized bowls and sometimes a drying area. Homeowners typically utilise one side for washing in soapy water and the second for rinsing or drying. Both bowls connect to the drainage system, however you may consider incorporating a waste disposal unit into the mix too.  

1.5 Bowl 

Designed with an additional half sized bowl to the left or right of the main sink, the 1.5 bowl model is fantastic for those who like to rinse their dishes as they wash up. This extra space can even be installed as a waste disposal unit for added practicality. 

Round Bowl 

With its compact, circular structure, the round bowl is often best suited to smaller kitchens with limited space. This classic sink style is great for washing hands and food but can be a little impractical when it comes to larger pans and trays, so works best when combined with a dishwasher.  

Undermount 

Popular for its superb functionality and convenient design, the undermount sink is a common choice in busy modern kitchens. As it is installed underneath the surface of the worktop, there is no rim between the sink and counter. This makes for a beautifully sophisticated look whilst ensuring far easier cleaning.  

Make sure to choose a material that not only fits the visual design of your kitchen but also provides enough durability to withstand your daily routine.  

Stainless Steel 

One of the most durable materials used in kitchen sink design, stainless steel offers impressive levels of strength and resilience against virtually all wear and tear. It is easy to clean, pretty lightweight plus very cost-effective. Sleek and minimal, stainless steel sinks blend stylishly with a multitude of different kitchen aesthetics and designs. 

Resin 

A contemporary approach on the classic kitchen sink, resin models create a luxurious modern look for your space. They are available in a multitude of sizes and colours to accommodate any colour scheme or worktop style. The resin material is sturdy, robust, and hard-wearing so is a great choice for high-paced kitchens.  

Ceramic 

Resilient against pretty much anything you can throw at it, the ceramic kitchen sink provides excellent heat, wear, dent, and stain resistance, even in very busy kitchens. The impenetrable ceramic surface is straightforward to clean with a wide selection of gorgeous colours available in single, double and 1.5 bowl variations.  

Glass 

Perfect for adding that premium touch to your kitchen, glass sinks really do emulate a fantastic feeling of style and luxury. Manufactured in an expanse of solid, contemporary colours, glass sinks accommodate any modern kitchen aesthetic. They are highly resistant to heat as well as most common household chemicals for stress-free cooking, washing, and cleaning. 

Composite 

With a range of stunning colours and styles available, composite sinks are perfect for adding that extra stylish touch to your kitchen space. The hard-wearing composite structure provides excellent durability and high levels of resistance to denting, scratching, and chipping even when used every single day. Composite sinks are completely heat safe and require only straightforward maintenance and cleaning. 

With a variety of different tap styles on the market, you’ll need to consider which kind of sink you have chosen in order to pick the perfect matching tap. If you’ve picked out a double bowl sink intended for lots of washing up, why not install a practical pull-out tap to make cleaning that little bit easier? A standard single lever model would be perfect for a single bowl or round bowl sink, whilst a boiling tap could even be used to replace your kettle.  

Think about which finishes would coordinate well with your sink design and kitchen aesthetic. Sleek, shiny chrome taps look beautiful alongside a stainless steel or contemporary glass sink. Matt tap finishes are less common but could create a unique, ultra-modern look when paired with a monochrome resin sink.