Providing a clean, sleek look, undermount stainless steel sinks are all the rage in kitchens. But alternative materials are also showing up, along with interesting basin shapes and configurations.
Kohler. The cast iron, undermount Clarity sink features a deep double-basin design with a contemporary silhouette. With an interior depth of 8 3/8 inches, the sinks measure 33 by 22 inches and have a narrow saddle separating the offset rectangular basins. (800) 456-4537. www.kohler.com.
Julien. Featuring one wooden knife block and three utensil wells, as well as a 5-inch-tall backsplash with an integral wedge-shaped drawer, work-top sink model 0450 offers ample storage. The stainless steel sink measures 24 inches wide by 16 inches long and has a single 10-inch-deep basin. (800) 461-3377. www.julien.ca.
Moen. Made of a heavyweight, 18-gauge stainless steel, Lancelot undermount sinks feature a unique curved back. The maker's Sound-Shield undercoating deadens sound and eliminates the clang of traditional stainless steel sinks, the maker says. Available in a satin finish, the sinks resist dents. (800) 289-6636. www.moen.com.
Blanco. The large-capacity, satin finish BlancoMagnum kitchen sink is constructed of surgical-grade 18-gauge 304 stainless steel with an 18/10 chrome/nickel content. The sink comes in 8-, 10 1/2-, and 12-inch depths and is designed to fit standard cut-out dimensions. (800) 451-5782. www.blancoamerica.com.
Astracast. The Astracast line of composite sinks features the ROK and Quartz collections. The sinks resist heat up to 536 degrees and are also stain- and scratch-resistant. The lightweight sinks come in a matte or a metallic-sheen finish in nine colors and three styles. (972) 560-2043. www.astracastusa.com.
Teka. Constructed of 18/10 stainless steel, undermount kitchen sinks are available in a variety of styles and sizes. Sound-deadening pads muffle noise during use. (800) 419-9344. www.tekausa.com.
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