I have purchased Franke sinks and like them. Once installed in your kitchen with all of the everyday life finishes, countertop surfaces, and residential faucets, I don't think they will look clinical.

Thank you for the response. It may be that I am just so used to the one I have had for almost 20 years (BlancoWave) that the new styles look way too boxy and square. I almost bought Franke CUX now but then changed my mind because despite having somewhat modified corners it still looked very square. I think it's the very flat bottom that is hard for me to get used to plus I worry that it will be difficult to get rid of small pieces in the sink and have them go down the drain. I tried doing that at my daughter's place and was beyond frustrated when the sprayer couldn't get small pieces to go in to the drain. The Franke CUX has a tilted bottom in order to overcome the issue but why even make the sinks with flat bottom and then try to overcome that? Now I am considering Blanco Stellar. Which Franke do you have and is it easy to drain small pieces?

IMO a kitchen is kind of like a lb in thta all things should be easily cleaned and able to be bacteria free . I love a stanless sink in fact would never own any other type. They are easy to clean always. I have never had one stain and I run a catering biz from my home. I hate the grids in the bottom just a nice suimple one bowl 10" deep and 30" wide max is IMO the perfect sink. . No work station sinks and honestly the sharper corners are not hard to clean. I am sorry not really sure what you think is a classic sink in stainless . I think you need to understand how you use the sink to choose a right one . I wash almost everything including pots in my DW so really very little need for a double bowl sink which I guess would be considered a classic .

Maybe look into Franke and Blanco options.

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IMO, any of the squared off sinks look more industrial or commercial (like they belong in a restaurant kitchen). Seems obvious they would be harder to rinse and much harder to clean.

I agree with you that they seem very "trendy".

I have a Blanco sink that is great! Had it for 20 years now. A quick scrub and it looks brand new.

Here is a nice sink from Blanco - the corners have a bigger radius so it doesn't look like a restaurant sink.

Good luck

“Is it just me that thinks that?“

yep. it’s just you. 😂

If you want a beautiful sink, consider a custom Rachiele sink.

This might sound like a dumb suggestion but... have you tried looking in a big box store like Menards, Home Depot, or Lowes? I see regular rounded corners stainless sinks for sale in those stores pretty often.

The big box stores might give you a better idea of the style you like, but be careful, as they tend to sell the lighter weight of Stainless steel.

Elkay gourmet lustertone.
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Ferguson’s is a good place to look. We purchased our Franke sink, and Kohler faucets from them. Great selection. Much better quality than at the BB stores.

I second the Ferguson's recommendation. I've always been a fan of Abt (Chicago suburbs) for their huge selection, but the service I got at Ferguson's was much more personal and attentive. In addition, Ferguson's owns build.com so I *think* they can order just about anything for you that you can find on that site.

Do I really need a 30" single bowl sink (I currently have a double bowl, 30" sink) if I don't really wash pots or pans in it and practically no dishes (dishwasher does that), just mostly hands. and (very rarely) tall flower vases. I am ready to go with single bowl, 27" wide sink or will look too small in the countertop (which is 127" but that includes the width of the attached peninsula. My kitchen counter space is very small but my husband thinks that I need a 30" sink in order to balance the 51" garden window right across the sink, otherwise it will look too tiny. I am really not sure which way to go.

Once installed in your kitchen with all of the everyday life finishes, countertop surfaces, and residential faucets, I don't think they will look clinical.

I was going to say the same thing. I agree it looks "clinical" when you're looking at it alone, but once it's placed in a countertop /probably with a window over it /all the homey items around it, it'll look fine.

Two thoughts: I'd rather go with a single bowl sink (more functional) and a 33-36" sink. It's the most used item in any kitchen, so it's important to get it right.

I love a stanless sink in fact would never own any other type.

Totally agree. A sink is a workhorse, and nothing works as hard as stainless steel.

The big box stores might give you a better idea of the style you like, but be careful, as they tend to sell the lighter weight of Stainless steel.

I don't think the weight of the steel matters. I've never had anything except a builder-basic stainless steel sink, and they've all lasted /been 100% servicable. My current sink is more than 50 years old and still going strong.

I agree on the stainless steel being better, but I also agree with the OP regarding the corners.

Our new house has:

• 36" White cast iron enameled sink
• 24" SS sink with sharp corners
• 24" SS sink with rounded corners
• All are single bowls

The SS sink with rounded corners is much easier to clean. The other two are more difficult to rinse - I have to chase things around to get them down the drain. For the one with sharp corners, I have to use my fingernail or a toothpick to get things out of the corner when I clean it. I would get rid of it if I could.

Oh and the 36"W single bowl sink is TOO wide for a single bowl. In our last house we had a 36"W 60/40 double bowl sink and it was perfect -- the smaller bowl was always clear to use when the larger side had things in it. With this single bowl, there always seems to be something in the way when I try to use it. I don't have a prep sink (yet), so I have to use the cleanup sink (the apron sink). Once I redo my Kitchen (planned to start 9/15!!), I will have a prep sink and my DH can do whatever he wants with the cleanup sink 😊 (he cleans up & I cook).

Kohler and other "name brands" make good sinks, but others like Ticor and Kraus are also good options. We put in a Ticor back in 2008 in our previous house and it still looked great when we sold that home in April of this year. (I did not constantly wipe it down, but water spots are not a big deal to me).

If you can, get 16 gauge, but 18 gauge is fine as well. (16 gauge is thicker than 18). Sound dampening is also a nice option.

It looks like Kohler still makes the same style sink we put in our kitchen almost 30 years ago. Look at their Undertone line.

There are so many interesting kitchen sinks available, some with practical accessories...