Serve in Style with Bar & Prep Sinks

Entertain in luxurious style by creating a home bar with a small sink. Bar Sinks, also known as prep sinks, can make a useful addition to a kitchen island as well, providing a place to rinse vegetables, keep drinks on ice, or fill a pot with water. Choosing the ideal bar or prep sink for your home is easier when material, mounting style, and the number of basins is taken into consideration.

Selecting a Sink Material

Choosing a material for the bar sink is one of the most important decisions in selecting a model. Cast iron, acrylic, and fireclay are all available, but some of the most popular selections include:

Stainless Steel

These sleek, silver-toned sinks are lightweight and resistant to heat and chipping. Stainless steel sinks provide a gleaming look, but they can show water spots and scratches over time. This finish often coordinates with the rest of your appliances, giving the space a cohesive look.

Copper

The warm tone of copper sinks makes them an eye-catching addition to your bar or kitchen island. Pure copper sinks come either molded or welded, and are one of the most high-maintenance options for sinks as they need to be polished regularly to avoid patina.

Granite Composite

Granite composite sinks are both elegant and incredibly durable. They are heat, scratch, and chip resistant. They come in an array of color options, making it easy to coordinate the sink with any cabinet and countertop. This material has a more traditional and timeless style.

Brass

Brass sinks bring a deep golden tone that is sure to make a statement in any kitchen. Like copper, they are a captivating yet high-maintenance option for a sink. To keep them shining, frequent polishing is essential.

Undermount Vs. Drop-In Sinks

Sinks are installed in one of two ways: with an undermount application or a drop-in installation. Each installation type carries with it a distinct look. Take a moment to evaluate both options and determine which one makes the best choice for your space.

Undermount Sinks

Undermount sinks allow the edge of your countertops to roll right up to the sides of the sink, concealing much of the design and creating an unobstructed visual look with your countertops as the focal point. This mounting style is popular for stainless steel sinks that are not as visually interesting as other sink materials.

Drop-In Sinks

Drop-in sinks feature a wide edge and settle into a hole cut in the countertop. This installation type calls more attention to the design of the sink, making it a popular choice for brass, copper, cast iron, and granite composite sinks.

Single Basin Vs. Double Basin

Most bar and prep sinks are compact in size and single basin in arrangement. Single-basin bar sinks are a versatile choice. They can be used to rinse foods, or filled with ice to create a countertop ice chest for drinks and wine.

When additional separation is required, double-basin bar sinks are an option, but they often take up a little more room. The two sides can be even in size or one can be larger than the other. Double-basin sinks typically have a disposal in one side but not in the other.

A bar sink or prep sink can be a convenient and luxurious addition to a kitchen island, home bar, or entertainment area. Take a moment to consider the most common needs of the space and select the materials, size, and finish designed to meet those needs. Bar and prep sinks are offered by all the top name brands, including Miseno, Elkay, Kohler, Premier Copper Products, Rohl, and more.

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