Sink for kitchen update

9 years ago

We just purchased a home built in 1990 and needing major updates. My current home has stainless steel appliances. I know they're all the rage but having lived with them for three years, I've confirmed that I don't like them. I like white, and I'm putting white in the 'new' house against a good friend's advice. We're putting in hardwood floors, granite countertops, and painting the cabinets white (of course). My question/dilemma, is it ok to to have a stainless steel sink if you're buying white appliances?

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Judy Mishkin

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

yes, sure a stainless sink is a perfect choice.

nothing wrong with white appliances as long as your cabinets are light.

i also think its ok to mix white and stainless appliances, as appliances should be chosen on features, not on finish. i have a stainless dishwasher and cooktop, white fridge and wall oven. its my kitchen, i dont care if it gets an academy award or not.

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beth09
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
is it ok to to have a stainless steel sink if you're buying white appliances?

I would say, absolutely. I have Bisque appliances with a SS sink and it worked fine. Are you set on SS? Is there a particular reason?

And good for you for going with what you want! However, you are making me doubt my decision to go stainless in my reno. I've had white or Bisque all my life, and felt I needed a change. But I wonder if I will like the upkeep....
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jhmarie
9 years ago
Yes, it is fine, but if you like white appliances (as I do) a white cast iron sink looks pretty.

When I changed out my counters, I got a Kohler Whitehaven "short apron" style farm sink which can be installed on a standard sink base cabinet. I love it - if you like that style.

I do have some painted cabinets in my home (laundry and powder room) but I did not paint my kitchen cabinets:)

https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~93784356
Melba Good
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks. The main reason for the SS sink is because I didn’t specify that I wanted a white cast iron sink & the contractor used the cost of SS in his quote. When I compared sink costs after the fact, the cast iron is 2 to 3 times more than SS.
auntthelma
9 years ago
That's what I have. Have had in my past two kitchens.
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Justine Marie Designs
9 years ago
Yes, stainless steel sinks with white appliances are completely fine! I was also going to recommend a white cast iron but I see that you already considered that. They are much more expensive..
jhmarie
9 years ago
Totally understandable. Keep in mind that it is not easy to change out an undermount sink. It needs to last and you need to like it - for a long time. I nearly fell off my chair when I first saw the price of my sink ($960) - delayed my refresh 3 months to save up extra for it. However, it is one of the hardest working parts of the kitchen. I decided it was worth the extra cost. I try to be frugal - one reason I kept my original cabinets - so it was a hard decision, but I don't regret it one bit. Every day I am thankful I was able to get that sink.
beth09
9 years ago
Melba, the reason I asked if you were set on SS, is that if you weren't I had another option. And this one is more reasonably priced. It's what I am getting, after reading all the rave reviews on here, and researching it. It seems to be just about totally bullet proof and easy to care for. Also comes in lots of colors. (and they will send you small samples!)

Blanco Silgranit sink

Please disregard if you are already aware. ;)