10 Easy Pieces: Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
When it comes to the kitchen, we favor single-bowl, undermount sinks, the deeper the better. Stainless sinks are favored by professionals for their durability and functionality
Jerome Buttrick, our Oakland-based architect friend, recommends you spring for the lowest gauge you can afford (the lower the gauge number, the thicker the steel). “Ideally, you should go with a 16-gauge stainless steel with a soundproof coated bottom, which minimizes noise,” he says. “At the very least, go with an 18 gauge.”
Above: Francesca’s favorite sink is the spacious Franke Professional Series. At 12 inches deep, it?s great for hiding a dinner party?s worth of dishes; $1,536.75 at AJ Madison (other depths and sizes available).
Above: Architect Jerome Buttrick recommends the Berlin Large S-Series Undermount Sink. The sinks are handcrafted in 16-gauge heavy-duty construction with soundproof coating and they’re made in the US. Contact Berlin for pricing and more information.
Above: We like the square corners and crisp profile of Blanco’s Precision Single Bowl 32-Inch Undermount Sink; $877.99 at AJ Madison.
Above: Serious utility enters the kitchen with the Moen Lancelot Sink, featuring state-of-the-art noise reduction; 29 by 16 by 10 inches, $642.45 at the Home Depot.
Above: Elkay’s Avado Undermount Sink in 16-gauge stainless steel (with sound insulation). The bowl is 10 inches deep and measures 28 by 16 inches; $1,191 at ABT.
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