Buying a sink in 2016, like most things, is a bit more complex than it was twenty or even ten years ago. The growth of engineering improvements regarding sinks has grown exponentially, which makes the options you have to choose from exciting, albeit a bit more confusing. Do you want a slinky tap or a knub tap? Does your bathroom or kitchen suit a fashionable, set-on-top-of-the-counter sink or a more traditional sink that bowls into the counter?
Before going out and splurging on the most expensive, most technologically advanced sink on the market, do your research. You do not want a sink with loads of bells and whistles that does not actually do what you need it to do really well. So, to help you decide, we at homify have written up a quick guide for things to consider about a modern sink in 2016 before buying.
Firstly, you will have to choose a material – stone, porcelain, stainless steel, wood – that is appropriate both to your counter’s materials and your décor. For example, perhaps a heavy stone sink should not be set atop a slight wooden cupboard.
There are a plethora of sink designs at present, which means you are sure to find one matching your specific needs and design aesthetic. Sinks in 2016 now come in virtually every shape imaginable – square, oval, circular and even hexagonal for the bolder decorators out there. Additionally, there is a larger variety than ever before for how your sink will be set – in or on top of your counter? Hanging, bolted to the wall with pipes concealed behind the wall? Or a classic stand-alone sink? The choices seem endless nowadays, but are also super fun to peruse and fit into your aesthetic scheme.
Actually, many super advanced, modern sinks are now DIY compatible. As long as your plumbing is sussed out and not too complex, you can put your own sink in.
If you are going for your professional, the best person to ask is your sink vendor, who, if not performing installation themselves, can definitely recommend you a quality professional with the requisite knowledge.
Related to a sink’s efficiency, you should be looking at the water pressure and doing a calculus of if the water pressure fits your needs.
If you are buying a sink for a large, often used kitchen, chances are you will need a high-pressure sink. If you are buying for a family of four, it seems over-the-top to go for a higher priced, high-pressure sink just because you can. And that added water power will simply make your home less energy and cost efficient in the long run, something to consider for folks looking to keep their homes up to date in order to be put on the market someday – people are in the market to save energy and save the planet.
Yes, many of the latest sink designs offer sophisticated water filtration systems, which are built into the actual tap – a super convenient amenity that may very well become a necessity in the near future, if one considers seriously the reports of future water crises, where once clean water supplies in major metropolises may become less reliable. Be sure to ask the distributor about this.
Another thing to look for beyond design and added gadgetry include the energy efficiency of the tap’s technology. A good modern sink should be able to save you money on your water bill, which means you should research the energy rating of the sink you are interested in.
Things to look for beyond design, filtration and material include the energy efficiency of the tap’s technology. A good modern sink should be able to save you money on your water bill, which means you should research the water energy rating of the sink's tap that you are interested in. But with so many different tap designs now, we are sure you will be able to find one that matches your sink bowl – and your budget!
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