Best Kitchen Sinks in the UK

The Reginox sink is a fully reversible type, which means the drain can be fitted both on the left and on the right of the sink. The tap holes are partially pre-drilled so you can easily punch one through when you decide on the sink orientation. Along with the sink, the package includes a waste kit that comes with a lower saddle to prevent the water from overflowing and filter out debris. What you will need to purchase separately, though, are a tap and a basket.

When you've got all the fittings for the sink, it's time to make a faucet hole for a tap. As we've mentioned above, all knockout areas are already pre-built at the factory; you will only need to decide where to install a tap. Take a hammer, a punch, a file, and safety goggles. Place the punch in the center of the hole-mark and jar it downwards with the hammer. Do not apply too much force in order not to damage the sink. Then gently knock out the remaining material with the hammer and keep filing the hole until it's all clean. Now you can mount a faucet.

Designed to fit in small spaces, the COPA Design L550400 sink will blend nicely with your kitchen interior. It is deep enough to accommodate plenty of dishes and thick enough to stand to test of time. What makes the COPA Design L550400 even more popular is the fact that it can be mounted in two ways - under and flush up with the countertop. If you haven't decided yet on the installation method that's right for you, the COPA Design gives you a chance to think about it later on. The L550400 sink comes with a 3 1/2 waste kit designed to be used as a plug and prevent floods. We doubt very much you will need professional help to mount this sink. It is very easy to assemble. However, if you have any issues, you can consult the detailed instructions that come included in the kit.

If you want to keep your kitchen sink looking brand new, be sure to follow these several maintenance tips:

• Wash it only with a cloth or soft sponge and some soft cleanser;
• The water temperature should be hot or warm to keep it shiny and germ-free;
• Wipe the sink surface with a soft towel to prevent rust and remove excessive moist;
• Do not clean it with metal scrubs; this may set a rusting process. 

Now, as far as ergonomics are concerned, this is a fairly small sink. Its waste outlet diameter adds up to 60 millimetres. So, as you'd imagine, it won't fit more than a bowl. The whole thing adds up to 860 mm in width, 150 in height, and 435 mm in depth. Of course, that's the external dimensions, while the basin is closer to 365 x 335 x 150 mm.

This is an inset sink, so it probably won't be too difficult for you to install it. Plus, every material that's required for installation already comes with the sink, which is always a plus. Other than that, the model is more or less your typical square sink. There's a draining board and the construction is reversible, so you can turn it left or right to fit your particular setup. It comes with a plug valve and doesn't include a tap hole.

The draining board is probably the best part of this kitchen sink. Of course, it's nothing we haven't seen before. But, for a small sink unit, it has quite a lot of space, probably more than enough space for your dishes. It comes equipped with its own ergonomic drain, so you can just put your wet dishes there and the water will flow down the drain. You can use it as a cutting board.

The last order of business here is probably the polyurethane foam seal. Though there's nothing we can say about it except that it is durable and reliable, able to prevent leakages for years to come.

All in all, we would recommend the Pyramis 100120402 CA1 kitchen sink unit to anyone with limited kitchen real estate. It doesn't cost too much. The construction is sturdy and dependable. Plus, it is really easy to install.

The Schock Lithos D150 1.5-Bowl Granite Kitchen Sink is a classy Onix Black sink with a matt finish that features fully reversible bow configuration and comes with two bowls. Like in most of the contemporary kitchen sinks available for sale, the drain here can be mounted on both sides of the sink, so you can choose the placement that will fit the rest of the components with little alteration required. Each bowl comes with a removable basket strainer waste for trapping food debris.

What many customers like about the Schock Lithos D150 Granite Kitchen Sink is that it doesn't seem to collect any stains and dirt and that it's non-porous finish surface doesn't allow for bacteria spread. Add to that the fact that granite doesn't tend to absorb any unpleasant smells, and you get the best features of a kitchen sink, packed in one product.

Despite the fact that stainless steel kitchen sinks are heavy-duty and solid, they do need some additional protection. As most of the utensils we use tend to leave marks on the polished surface, use a special stainless steel grid to keep the bottom of the sink protected against scratches.

Aside from the protection, you can also enhance the functionality of the sink. Install a soap dispenser for dishwashing liquid or hand soap. Unlike regular bottles that tend to fall down into the sink, dispensers stay in place. You can also purchase a workstation for keeping your cutlery well organized. What else you may want to add to your sink is a sink caddy, a handy item used for storing scrub brushes, sponges, and other small things in one place.