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All Murano Glass accessories from Italy are on sale!

Hillary Londons Murano Glass Collection items are now up to 75% off. Server sets, knives, appetizer sets, hurricane candles, and more!

Rumson Kitchen Tour

We would like to thank all involved with the Rumson Education Foundations Kitchen Tour 2010. It was a great success!

Selecting the Right Kitchen Sink

The newest trend in kitchen sink design is the 'commercial' or 'industrial' look that can help make food preparation and cooking faster and easier.

Kitchen sinks come in many configurations, including single-bowl, double-bowl, and even triple-bowl. Extra deep kitchen sinks are also available for the handling of large pots and a lot of dishes.
You can find an extensive selection of kitchen sinks and kitchen fixtures at some online resource sites.
Also there are places online to find a professional kitchen remodeler for kitchen sink installation and other kitchen remodeling tasks.

The kitchen sink is definitely the most used item in the kitchen, other than the stove. In additional to being useful, they can add drama and style to any kitchen design. Also since a quality sink will last 30 years or more, an important consideration of your remodel should be selecting a kitchen sink.
The most traditional kitchen sink is make of stainless steel. Stainless steel became popular nearly 100 years ago because of its ability to fight corrosion. About the same time porcelain enamel was used for kitchen sinks. This enamel was fired onto a cast iron sink. People were encouraged to keep the porcelain white to be able to see dirt and debris more clearly on the white surface. Modern kitchen sinks are made of all kinds of materials, such as porcelain and corian.
While you might want to consider the color and style of your new sink, it is also important to think about how you will actually use your kitchen sink, in determining which type of sink will be best for your needs. For instance do you prefer a kitchen sink that has one large basin? This might be fine if you are always using a dishwasher. If you prefer to hand-wash your dishes, you might go with a two-or even a three-basin kitchen sink.
When making the decision on a new kitchen sink, durability and strength are important areas to consider depending on how you plan to use it, what your kitchen priorities are, and where the sink will be located.
There are so many styles of kitchen sinks to choose from today, from contemporary to rustic, in a large range of materials, colors and shapes.

Let us look at several kinds of kitchen sinks.

Stainless steel - Popular choice for many homeowners. This material can go very well in a modern kitchen with clean lines. Stainless steel has the advantage of being easy to clean. Some disadvantages of this material is the fact that it can be easily dented and it can be noisy.

Nickel, and Copper - Kitchen sinks can be made in other metals besides stainless steel. Metals sinks can be beautiful, but also more expensive. Nickel is the hardest of the two metals. At the current time copper is considered very popular. Copper requires no maintenance if it is a pure copper sink.

Porcelain enamel on cast iron - This material is another popular choice for kitchen sinks because of its durability and it large range of quality, style, and colors. Porcelain enamel kitchen sinks usually last about 25 to 30 years or more. The surface of these type of kitchen sink is composed of ground glass melted and applied to the hot cast iron. This type of kitchen sink type is available for under mount, self-rimming, and tile-in installations. Because glass can easily break against this type of material it is necessary to use a sink mat.

You can find an extensive selection of kitchen sinks and a state-of-the-art online resource for home renovation and design needs by looking online. There you can see an extensive selection of some of the finest in kitchen sinks and fixtures for your home.
There are five kinds of kitchen sink installation types that can used.

Undermounted - The undermounted kitchen sink is attached underneath the countertop. This kitchen sink installation can be used to create a smooth look that is designed to blend with modern designs.

Integral - This is where both the sink and countertop are made from one material. Therefore there are no noticeable seems on the surface. It is considered to be easy to maintain.

Self-rimming - This type of kitchen sink has a rolled edge that is mounted over the countertop. This type of sink will look good with any type of kitchen design, from traditional to contemporary.

Rimmed - Rimmed kitchen sinks are the most common and the least expensive type of kitchen sink. It can have many uses, but does not bring much in the way of style to a kitchen.

Tile-in - The tile-in kitchen sink is used with tile countertops. These types of sinks are intended to be used in situations where there is no visible separation between the sink and surface.

If you need a professional kitchen remodeler you can also go online to locate a contractor for kitchen sink installation and other kitchen remodeling tasks.
In selected your kitchen sink you need to consider how it will fit in with the style of your new kitchen décor. You need to consider the style of your home. For instance a big deep single porcelain enamel kitchen sink would look good in a farmhouse style of home. The tile-in kitchen sink would tend work well for a French Country or Tuscan style home.

Italian Kitchen Designs - Popular Around the World

Italian Kitchen Designs - Popular Around the World

Many homeowners today still perceive European kitchen designs to be chunky and expensive. However, this is not true with Italian kitchen designs. Designs from Italy has always been in the forefront. Every year, Italian kitchen designs are showcased in International exhibitions all over the world, and they have received excellent feedback. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why this remains to be true today. Read more....

Wood Tops are All the Rage!

Wood Tops are All the Rage!

In recent years, wood and butcher block counter tops have made a come back. These countertops are not like the ones that you grew up with, they are new and improved. Well, I can't say "new" since they have been used for hundreds of years, but, what is new is that they come in a variety of standard and exotic wood species. Read more...

Making Small Kitchens Work

Making Small Kitchens Work

Small kitchens can be challenging, but, it is incredible the ways in which you can open it up more to make it seem larger or how you can pack the space with storage and appliances and still have a great looking kitchen!Read more...

Kitchens .com - Home Styles Overview

Kitchens .com - Home Styles Overview

Although it’s not essential, you can bring continuity to your home by designing the interior in the same theme as its exterior architectural style.

Use the home and kitchen styles guide to identify the architectural style that most closely resembles that of your own home. Under each category, you’ll find a description of the style’s general characteristics and recommendations for what kinds of kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring, and architectural details would best complement it.

You can also peruse the different styles and recommendations to get a general feel for which you prefer. You may end up selecting a style that differs from your home’s architecture yet still captures what you had in mind for your dream kitchen. Read more...

Kitchens .com - Traditional Kitchen Photos - Two Islands, Two Cooks

Kitchens .com - Traditional Kitchen Photos - Two Islands, Two Cooks

Designed for cooking and entertaining, this kitchen features a large angled island with dining bar framing a smaller furniture-style island. The use of light and dark cabinetry and two shades of stone counters helps to define the oversized space. Read more...

Kitchens .com - Old World Kitchen Photos - Medieval Kitchen

Kitchens .com - Old World Kitchen Photos - Medieval Kitchen

Kitchens .com - New Vs. Remodel Introduction

Kitchens .com - New Vs. Remodel Introduction

A remodeled kitchen might feel like a new kitchen, but technically speaking, new kitchens are built when new homes are built, and kitchen remodels take place in existing kitchens.
Of course, that’s just the basic definition. There are several different types of remodels and various factors that go into how a new kitchen will look.