The kitchenhas been called "the busiest place in the home," and it's no wonder, with all of the cooking, cleaning, and congregating that goes on there.
It makes sense to make the most of your home's kitchen design, either one piece at a time, or for the more ambitious, in the form of a complete kitchenremodeling project.
A Certified Kitchen Designer will guide you in achieving the right look and fit to ensure that your kitchen - no matter how large or small - is as efficient and comfortable as possible.
Whatever style you prefer, with quality kitchen sinks from Kraus, today's modern kitchens are more efficient and attractive than ever.
In addition to looking terrific in a variety of kitchen design styles from classic to country to eclectic, stainless steel kitchen sinks offer many more practical benefits.
A standard 18 gauge Kraus stainless steel sink is a durable workhorse that will provide years of service.
Stainless steel sinks have the added quality of easy cleaning and stain removal.
The sleek appearance of a stainless steel sink is an appropriate compliment to professional kitchen appliances and state of the art kitchen design, to the extent that many kitchen designers prefer stainless steel to kitchen sinks composed of more trendy materials like concrete, hammered copper, or fired clay.
With their limited lifetime warranty, Kraus kitchen sinks are a good choice for your home remodel, not only because of their exquisite style, but because they meet and exceed industry standards and are built to last.
Delivering Years of Service and Style A single bowl kitchen sink is adequate for a smaller kitchen with a dishwasher, while those without are better suited to a double bowl kitchen sink for handling of dishes, pots and pans, and utensils.
A small kitchen is well served by a single bowl kitchen sink, while a larger kitchen, even with a dishwasher, calls for a double bowl kitchen sink or at least a larger single bowl model.
A 22 x 24 x 8 5/8 inch single bowl sink, once popular and still found in older homes virtually crying out for a complete remodel, is suitable for smaller kitchens.
A 30 x 18 x 10 inch single bowl stainless steel sink is a favorite, and provides plenty of space to maneuver large pots, pans and kettles.
Two separate sinks - one devoted to food prep and the other for washing dishes - are frequently found in moderate to large sized kitchens.
Whatever the size and style of sink (or sinks) you choose for your kitchen, a rugged 18 or 20 gauge stainless steel kitchen sink certainly meets the requirements of a great many kitchen remodeling and construction projects, while a Kraus double bowl kitchen sink is even better yet.
A 16 gauge stainless steel sink is adequate for light to moderate duty kitchens and will last for years to come.
Aside from their visual appeal, apron front kitchen sinks sit slightly lower and closer to you for superb dish and food handling.
The configuration of an apron front sink can reduce fatigue on the arms and lower back in the long run.
Apron sinks are available in porcelain and stainless steel (both popular in farmhouse kitchen designs) as well as in hammered copper (for an Old World flair.
) Kraus offers a variety of sizes of stainless steel apron sinks, including 16 inch, 30 inch, and 36 inch.
Popular undermount kitchen sinks by Kraus deliver style and durability and are the focal point of many eye catching kitchen designs.
Popular sizes include a 23 inch model (for space saving and secondary food prep sink) as well as 30 inch and 32 inch models.
Double bowl undermounts from Kraus come with two 14 inch bowls or a larger model with one 17 inch bowl and a second slightly smaller bowl.
Before ordering a new undermount or apron kitchen sink for a kitchen remodel or construction project, be sure to get exact countertop specifications from your Certified Kitchen Designer or architect.
With so many creative Kraus kitchen sinksdesigns available, when it comes to designing and planning, you're only limited by your imagination - and of course your budget and kitchen size.
With careful planning, the stylish kitchen of your dreams is within reach.