Who would have thought that selecting your sinks can be just as difficult as selecting your flooring or wall colors?! No matter what design style you are looking for, there is a sink on the market that can meet your wants/needs. Over the past few years, apron front sinks have been trending in new construction and remodel jobs. Here are 5 apron front style sinks to meet your design style.
1) CAST IRON
-Design Style:
TRANSITIONAL
–PROs:
Easy to clean
Good price point
Shows less water spots
Good resistance to light, fading and staining
Available in a variety of colors
–CONs:
Can’t use abrasive cleaners
Not chip resistant
2) FIRE CLAY
-Design Style: CLASSIC TRADITIONAL
–PROs:
Easy to clean (can use abrasive cleaners)
Can withstand heavy use
Resistant to scratching, staining, chipping, fading and discoloring
Won’t rust
–CONs:
More expensive than cast iron
One color option
3) STAINLESS STEEL
-Design Style: MODERN
–PROs:
Won’t chip, crack, or peel
Affordable
Low maintenance
Easy to clean
Durable (buying a lower gauge such as 16 is more durable than a 22 gauge)
–CONs:
Can scratch
More visible water spots
4) COPPER
-Design Style: RUSTIC
–PROs:
Will Patina over time
Chip resistant
Variety of colors
–CONs:
Can scratch
More visible water spots
Can’t use abrasive cleaners
Will Patina over time
5) STONE
-Design Style: CONTEMPORARY
–PROs:
One of a kind – handmade, so no sink is identical
Conversational
–CONs:
High maintenance
Can scratch
Can stain
Can’t use abrasive cleaners
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