Kitchen Sink Style Guide
Last Updated: Jul 10, 2025If you find yourself researching new kitchen sinks, you are in good company. According to the new market outlook from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), kitchen projects are popular. They rank #1 in 2021 home improvement plans.
Adding style and improving functionality to your kitchen is simple when you purchase the right sink. But with a large marketplace, how do you know which one to pick? Follow along as we look at the best sink styles, new products, and their benefits.
Table of Contents
- How Do You Pick the Right Kitchen Sink?
- What Type of Kitchen Sink Is Best?
- Can You Install a Kitchen Sink Yourself?
- Do Smart Kitchen Sinks Exist?
- What Are the Best Kitchen Sinks?
- How Can You Protect Your Kitchen Sink?
What Type of Kitchen Sink Is Best?
Here is a brief introduction to five best-selling kitchen sinks and their benefits:
- Drop-in sinks are one of the more easily installed options that remains a popular sink choice. Physically, they drop into a previously cut hole in the countertop while leaving the edge of the sink to be held in place by their weight.
- Undermount sinks make clean-up quick—a benefit of their under-the-counter installation.
- Farmhouse and Apron sinks add character with their exposed front and deep bowl. Functionally, they allow for easier cleaning of pots, pans, and oversized items.
- Workstation Sinks are perfect for the busy kitchen and convert your sink into a prepping area or workspace. Several models include accessories like colanders, cutting boards, drying trays with an integrated ledge.
- Corner Sinks allow for a longer stretch of the workspace and save counter space which works well in compact kitchens.
Based on Home Advisor's 2021 estimates, it costs $399 to install a new sink. Although project prices depend on type and complexity, a custom product installation could cost $1,100 or more.
What Are the Best Kitchen Sinks?
Top-rated brands that will pull together your kitchen include:
- Ruvati Undermount Sink: If you maintain a busy lifestyle, this easy to clean and long-lasting sink is the right choice. The sloped bottom with grooves allows quick and complete water drainage. This brand is also designed with heavy-duty sound guard padding and undercoating to minimize noise.
- Kohler Whitehaven Farmhouse Sink: A perfect fit in the new kitchen looking for an old soul. With durable, elegant, and timeless material, you will love how easy it is to do the dishes and other kitchen tasks in this best-selling sink.
- Versa 45 Workstation Sink: According to their fanbase, this Canadian collection provides a new concept and solution that will transform your sink into the life and soul of the kitchen. With functionality and intelligent design, you can prepare, entertain and clean up in one spot.
- Kraus Quarza Sink: This unique sink compliments a contemporary design for a hard-working kitchen. The composite delivers a uniform look and is available in a large spectrum of sizes, shapes, and colors for custom kitchens.
- Ticor Steel Corner Kitchen Sink: Corner sinks are the solution to tight spaces in a kitchen. Add more style and functionality by placing the sink cabinet in the corner to better use the limited wall area.
Kelly Isley
Kelly Isley is a writer, author of four books and ASJA member. She has also been renovating homes for 12+ years, is an engineer, pilot, football fan, and lover of ice cream.
