Warning to Kitchen Sink Fashion Victims

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

22 Jan 2008 01:33 PM

Do you know which popular kitchen trends that you should avoid this year? I'm making sure that I do my research before we do any updating to our older kitchen. As my husband keeps pointing out, kitchens can look outdated very quickly if we choose features that are hot for the moment but don't stand the test of time. I counter with a feeble argument: "But if we like it then why not enjoy it?" There is some truth to both sides of the discussion of course. Still, I am doing my research to see if there are any trends of today that will look dated within the next few years.

Let's take a look at sinks. In all of the design magazines, from Martha Stewart to Architectural Digest, I have been seeing a new sort of sink. It is the farm style sink with an overlap. It is a large boxy sink set into the counter with the front lip appearing to spill over the side. I usually see this type of sink in white. I am leery of it as a fad instead of a true trend. It creates a definite look that may fall out of style.

Stainless steel sinks on the other hand seem like a good investment. They are easy to clean and give an upscale look. They have also been around for quite some time. Single, double and triple sinks are among the choices that are available.

Above-the-counter or vessel sinks are a definite fad. There is no doubt in my mind here. These are sinks that look as though you have a glass bowl sitting on top of the counter. While they are nice to look at, they aren't very practical. They must be kept super clean, and they have that definite look of the moment. Sales on these types of sinks once-high-end are plummeting, and manufactures are slipping over to wet-surface sinks in which water cascades over a flat surface, completely impractical for a kitchen.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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thequeenofthecastle (483) 22 Apr 2009 08:00 AM

I'm with you on this. It is brilliant marketing to make something so expensive and practical in your home.. faddish. By doing this you end up replacing your perfectly working appliances, sinks, floors, ect.. way too often. These are things that should last for decades.. and companies want you not to use them that long, because they are missing out on sales if you use your appliances and things until they actually REALLY need replacing.