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Designers, on the other hand, have several innovative ideas as to what
they'd like to see coming down the pike for sinks and faucets. Some of those
include improved storage for sink accessories, strainers that match the sink
and more powerful spray options for faucets.
" This part of the kitchen project is important and is often overlooked, "
said Morgan Molitor, founder and creative director of Construction 2 Style
in Elk River, Minn. " The sink and faucet are some of the most used things in
a kitchen; we use them more than any appliance to wash and clean multiple
times throughout the day - even when we're not eating. "
MOST ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
With today's variety of styles, colors and finishes, kitchen sinks can be
pretty to look at, but function is the name of the game with these fixtures.
More than half of our respondents chose function as their top priority when
choosing the sink for their clients' kitchens.
All Factors Ranked:
1. Functionality
2. Size
3. Aesthetics/Finish
4. Product Availability
5. Price/Cost
Other answers included accessories/features, which we will get to
later in the article, brand, color, drain location, flexibility in use, number
of bowls, material and quality. According to Steve Friedson, owner of
NYC-based Next Inc. Fine Interior Contracting, although sinks have
become more stylish, most of his clients are more interested in depth and
width (size). Molitor said her firm also considers cleanability, practicality
and color.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Sink materials run the gamut - from cast iron to fireclay to stainless steel.
Most of the respondents (44%) said they specify stainless steel. Other
answers not listed in the survey included concrete and countertop slabs
used to make a sink.
" When choosing a kitchen sink, it's important to consider the type of
material and how it will perform, the maintenance involved for that material,
what style will work best for their lifestyle, what is the overall look we
are going for and lastly, what finish fits in with the design to ensure a proper,
cohesive look, " said Kailee Klevan, a CMKBD based in Rochester, Minn.
Key Takeaways
 According to our survey respondents, the median price for kitchens completed in the
last 12 months is $25,806.
 3.6% of total kitchen project revenue is directly attributable to the sink and faucet.
 Functionality is the most important consideration for clients when choosing the main
sink for their kitchens.
 The most popular sink and faucet material in the last 12 months is stainless steel.
 Single-bowl, undermount sinks are the most commonly specified design.
 Disposals, strainer drains and bottom rinse grids are the most popular sink accessories.
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