Changing Your Kitchen Sink When Cabinet Refacing

by Allison Beatty
Face Your Kitchen Columnist

A new kitchen sink can do wonders for the way your kitchen functions. Combine it with a cabinet refacing project, and you're kitchen will have a great look along with added functionality.

Consider Kitchen Cabinets

When choosing a kitchen sink, consider the style of kitchen cabinets. If you are refacing with traditional oak cabinets, then a cast iron sink would blend well. Cast iron is durable and comes in colors such as white and beige.

Another popular option is stainless steel, which is durable and easy to clean. Stainless steel also blends with contemporary and traditional cabinet styles and with current appliance coverings. Also consider:

• The color tones in your cabinets.
• The overall style of the cabinet refacing.
• Your long-term remodeling plans. (Spend more on a sink if you are remodeling for a 7 to 10-year stay).

Sink Remodeling Trends

Many people who are remodeling look for large, one-bowl sinks that can handle pasta pots and oversized pans. There also are many deep sinks that make washing dishes a breeze. The other main option is a two-bowl sink, which is ideal for those who like separate spots for washing and rinsing. Browse through a local remodeling showroom and ask your cabinet refacing company to see some examples.

Remodeling Costs

A kitchen sink is an important investment, as it is a heavily used kitchen product. Sinks are priced from $65 to $300 for stainless steel to $300 to $500 for cast iron. The added cost can enhance your cabinet refacing project and help pull together the entire kitchen design.

As you plan your cabinet refacing, think about how you use the kitchen sink area. Then consider your kitchen cabinet style and look for colors and tones that blend. The results will be a kitchen that not only looks great, but functional well also.

About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer. She has been a writer of home improvement columns for 15 years. Her articles have appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines, and on home improvement web sites.