Does a cool-looking topmount SS dbl sink exist?

15 years ago

Just thinking in advance. Way in advance. Can I do that? We don't even have a kitchen redo scheduled; I just need to replace the chipped laminate countertops. And I wouldn't mind being able to get to my pots without literally having to sit on the floor. But that's beside the point (for now).

Anyway. Because I am a *ahem* frugal person, I am thinking Ikea BB, especially if we don't change out the melamine cabinets right now. I would need a new sink too, because I don't like our white cast iron one (it chips my dishes and stains). But the simplest way to put a sink in a wood counter is to topmount it, I would think, especially if we DIY, right? So... assuming a SS sink, and I like double sinks, are there any topmount ones that don't look like the builder default ones even if they aren't? In other words, a sink that I will think is COOL (meaning modern, contemporary, whatever) when I (and the neighbors) look at it? And also be easy to clean, so I am not sure about zero radius though I love that look. Or would any of them look sufficiently rad if I get a modern faucet? (Which will be another post whenever we do this, because I think I want a top handle with a side spray and I am not sure there are any cool looking ones of those either.)

The idea is to be Very Functional (thus the double sink -- for me anyway) and also to Look Like We Improved Things (at least a little).

Thanks in advance!

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alwaysfixin
15 years ago
I wouldn't assume stainless steel sink. You don't like the cast iron cause of chipping and staining, but how do you feel about water marks, scratching and dull haze which are par-for-the-course for stainless. Have you considered Blanco Silgranit? IMHO, Silgranit is the greatest thing (as far as sinks are concerned) since sliced bread. No chipping, scratching or staining, can stand temps up to 536 degrees, They come in undermount or drop-in styles, and some of the sinks Blanco categorizes as undermount can also be installed as a drop-in (you have to check the website specs). What size sink are you looking for? If you want the "cool contemporary" look, get a single-bowl rectangular Silgranit sink in the anthracite (black) color. Not only does it not show any stains or grime, but the black is way-cool. Silgranit is also offered in White and Biscuit and several other colors if you don't want black. We chose the Silgranit Super Single in anthracite, and sometimes I have to remind myself to clean it, cause it always looks great. The sink will also fit just about anything.
aliris19
15 years ago
There are so many SS sinks out there it will make your head swim. Just last night I was looking at all of Blanco's which are highly cool. Which is a subjective term of course. You've gotta define your own "cool". And I've been quite blown away recently by how people's tastes in sinks are so different. People have said some positively racey things about sinks which has pretty much shocked me. 'Sinks' has really never been a subject of my interest before but I would guess a fair number of people on this forum actually literally dream about them.

So. Cool is as cool does. Try going to an online site, say, Abt -- there are many others -- and just look at a single manfacturer's wares. Just as a way to start, get your hands around the sorts of variables out there. The difficult part is, of course, to figure out a reason to pick one over another. But first things first.
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ghostlyvision
15 years ago
At Faucets Direct you can customize the search for any size, color, style of sinks you want, just to get an idea of what all is out there. Hope you find your way cool sink!

Here is a link that might be useful: Faucets Direct Sinks
rhome410
15 years ago
I know what you're going through, I think. We're remodeling my in-laws' kitchen with laminate counters and I want a cool-looking top mount single...But the contemporary looking choices all seem to be undermounts. The top mounts are all rounded and ho-hum --not so sharp looking as I was hoping for. I'd love to do the Silgranite Supersingle, but not for resale...

Oh, wait... The Kohler Vault series. Very cool looking!!!

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler Vault Sinks
bh401
15 years ago
I was going to suggest the Kohler Vault collection as well ! Those are way sharper than standard builder grade curved bottom bowls. :)
northcarolina
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all! Those are great ideas, especially the Vault, I like that one! I think my main problem was that I haven't gotten serious enough yet to look farther than what's in stock at the big box stores, and those are mostly the rounded sinks. There is nothing wrong with those, I have used them happily; but if I am going to have a new sink I would like it to look like I have a new sink. If that makes sense. I'll have to check out the Silgranit ones too -- they sure get good press on this forum!
alwaysfixin
15 years ago
Rhome, I am not clear on your comment "...Silgranite Supersingle, but not for resale..." Are you saying that Silgranit isn't good for resale, or that a Super Single isn't good for resale? If either of those are what you are saying, I have to disagree. First, because I don't think a sink will make or break a house sale unless the sink is tiny. A drop-in, good-sized sink can be easily replaced if a buyer doesn't like it. And second, because people who see the Silgranit Super Single sink in place (looks so much better with a counter than it does mounted on a wall in the store) absolutely love it.