Popular Kitchen Sink Styles

From vessels to troughs, today's kitchen sink trends merge functionality with style, making them the focal point for food preparation.

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"Everything but the kitchen sink" is a saying that may well have come from the world of design, where in years past the sink served as a mere backdrop to the overall look of a kitchen. Today, however, sinks are taking center stage, as designers and DIY renovators are experimenting with new looks that combine both visual and functional appeal.

"The sink is really becoming more of a focal point in the kitchen compared to what it used to be," says Brooke Adrienne Murphy, a designer with Nicely Done Kitchens in Washington, D.C. "Instead of it just being the area where you clean up, it's now seen as a unique feature."

With today's increasing emphasis on sinks, new favorites are emerging in the marketplace. Here are some of the most popular kitchen sink trends:

Vessel Sinks
Also known as "basin sinks," vessel sinks have been a hot bathroom trend in recent years, but are now becoming increasingly popular in the kitchen. Vessel sinks sit atop — or slightly recessed of — the counter, instead of being below the countertop level like traditional sink basins.

Because they are more visible, vessel sinks can make a major design statement. Designers are producing them in a variety of distinctive, but kitchen-friendly, materials, including natural stone, metals, glass and even wood.

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