Kitchen sink and faucet: what to choose?

The sink is the focal point of the kitchen and is used at all times of the preparation: for hand washing, peeling vegetables, drain pasta, washing dishes, etc ... Subjected to heavy use, the sink should be easy to maintain. Choosing a sink depends on the tastes, habits of consumption and budget. As for the valves, once traditional, it combines today in a multitude of shapes, heights and materials. Trendy designs or fittings to the old, you have a choice!
Sinks, stainless steel or ceramic sinks

When purchasing a sink, there are certain criteria to be taken into account. First, your personal taste. Rather you like a traditional stainless steel sink or a more contemporary material like ceramics? Question practice, stainless steel has a lasting durability against heat and bacteria. It is easy to maintain but requires some attention: if not dried properly, it leaves traces appear quickly. Ceramic sinks are covered with a lacquer layer. Ceramic is well protected from the heat but the glass layer is sensitive to scratches. Some manufacturers also offer sinks fragranit. This material look design is very durable and requires little maintenance. Unlike stainless steel sinks, water marks are almost invisible! If you want to built your sink, consider the material of the work plan. Thus, a stainless steel sink will match more easily with a laminate worktop than solid wood.

There are now on the market a multitude of practical accessories to transform your sink work area: cutting board glass, stainless steel pool to drain the vegetables, etc ... These accessories are very useful especially for small kitchens and offer a harmonious
Kitchen Faucets

Is opened and closed in a kitchen faucet average 90 times per day. For optimal use, kitchen faucets are all equipped with a mixing valve which opens the valve in no time. Traditionally chrome kitchen faucet is now available in other finishes such as satin nickel or bronze. The design of the faucets has been redesigned and the trend is for models with clean lines or taps XXL inspired by industrial designs.