I can admit, I'm pretty tough on sinks. I hand wash dishes, scrub pots and pans, have unreasonably hard water, and am a bit of a butterfinger - so you can imagine my joy when I heard about a new kind of sink that's resistant to staining, scratching, and chipping. It's made of a material called Silgranit and is produced by the lovely folks over at
Apron Sinks: Not Just For A Farmhouse Kitchen
Traditionally, apron sinks are smooth, wide rectangular sinks made of ceramic or porcelain, with an iconic front-facing bib traditionally associated with farmhouse design. But recently this type of sink has gained both popularity and variety, and is now available in a wide range of materials that work with more than just a cottage decor. If you'd like your sink to be a major focal point of your ki...
I'll admit, I was thrilled beyond belief the first time I moved into an apartment that had a dishwasher. After years of hand drying and bickering over dish duty with numerous roommates, that one slightly undersized appliance seemed like a godsend. But having lived in several dishwasher-free places since, I realize I haven't missed it.
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Stainless steel kitchen sinks have long been considered a bargain option - a less expensive, highly durable, and relatively utilitarian choice, but not, ultimately, a very desirable one. But in recent years a stainless steel finish has started to become more popular in the kitchen - especially in appliances - as well as in modern design as a whole. The result has been a shift in the style of stain...
