Narrow sinks for the kitchen

What should be the perfect kitchen? Functional, practical, cozy, comfortable, modern and aesthetically appealing. It is important that all the elements of the interior, including the kitchen, upholstered furniture and necessary household appliances, harmonize and complement each other. Compliance with a single style in the design will make any room cozy and give it a special atmosphere.

A sink is a must-have element of the interior, without which no kitchen can do. When choosing a kitchen sink, it is important to consider not only its attractiveness, but also its functionality. The range of products is so rich and diverse that it will satisfy the requirements and wishes of every hostess. Today, the stores feature car washes of various modifications, shapes, sizes, styles of execution, materials used. In addition to the standard models presented, furniture companies and craftsmen offer a custom-made service to the attention of buyers.

Recently, narrow sinks for the kitchen, which are distinguished by high functionality, practicality and compactness, have begun to enjoy high consumer demand. Such models are suitable for kitchens with a small area.

One of the important and essential criteria for choosing a kitchen sink is the material of manufacture. The most common options include stainless steel, ceramics, natural or artificial stone. Depending on the style in which the interior of the room is designed, appropriate material is also selected.

Feature of stainless steel in its durability and endurance. The high content of nickel and chromium protects such sinks from corrosion. There are both glossy and matte models. There are also original products in their design (for example, with a texture pattern inside the sink). Stainless steel badly absorbs noise. However, manufacturers of furniture and kitchen accessories tried to solve this problem and began to produce narrow sinks of thicker steel.In this case, the base of the bowl, which “hides” in the kitchen set, is covered with a special soft material that absorbs noise and has a high level of hygroscopicity.

Ceramics can be interesting to complement the interior, decorated in the styles of classicism, rococo, baroque and empire.

The advantages of this material include:

1. resistance to high temperature conditions;
2. resistance to various chemical influences;
3. original appearance.

However, ceramics are too sensitive. Damage in the form of chips, cracks and scratches is possible if a thing falls into the sink. It is also necessary to take into account the weight of such sinks, because ceramics is a very heavy material.

Benefits:

1. environmental friendliness;
2. excellent resistance to heat;
3. harmonious combination with various styles of decor;
4. ease of care;
5. practicality and reliability;
6. little noise performance;
7. resistance to household chemicals (but you should not abuse the various abrasives);
8. average price segment.

A large kitchen sink accommodates a lot of dishes. However, the popularity of minimalism has played its role and compact sinks are becoming increasingly popular. Perhaps such a high interest is due to the fact that nowadays household “helpers” occupy a significant role in the life of a person. Virtually every modern kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. Consequently, there is no need to spend a lot of space on the working surface to install a dimensional sink there. Furniture makers recommend a width of about 35 cm, with such parameters the sink will be practical, functional and not too voluminous. On average, the width can vary in the range of 30-50 cm.

If standard sinks come in various shapes (square, round, oval, original hexagonal or diamond-shaped), then the rectangle variant is more suitable for narrow models. The wing can be located both on the left and on the right.

Not every sink can be installed independently.And in order to avoid future problems with the operation of the sink, it is better to initially abandon this venture and use the services of specialists. According to the method of installation, there are three types of kitchen sinks: mortise, overhead and under the countertop. The latter option is so laborious and complex that it is used extremely rarely.

The name itself already says that the sink is installed on top of the work surface. Masters compare this method with the pan, which must be covered with a lid. This type of installation can be done on its own, but you should carefully take care of the reliability of fastening and sealing the joints, so that the narrowest sinks perfectly seated in the rightful place.

The sides in such models must be flush with the table top. The work is quite painstaking. It is important not only to reliably seal the gaps between the sink and the working surface, but also to do this in such a way that the sealant is not noticeable and the aesthetic appeal of the kitchen set and washing, in particular, is not disturbed.

Thinking about buying sinks for the kitchen and confused among the wide range,which is presented in furniture stores and online stores? You do not know what characteristics to pay attention to when choosing a kitchen sink?

The model range is so diverse that, indeed, there is a high probability of getting lost in such an assortment. However, there are a number of criteria that must be considered:

1. parameters (size, shape, type);
2. materials used;
3. performance style;
4. despite the size, good capacity;
5. resistance to various chemical and physical effects;
6. resistance to high temperature conditions;
7. good sound absorption;
8. durability and reliability;
9. practicality and functionality;
10. high wear resistance;
11. acceptable pricing policy.

Properly selected narrow sink not only decorates the interior of the kitchen, but also guarantees convenience and comfort during operation. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice of a sink carefully and deliberately.