Kitchen & Bar Sinks

The Best Kitchen and Bar Sinks for Your Home

When you’re designing, remodeling or updating a kitchen, it’s important to choose the right kitchen sink for the space. Lowe’s makes it easy to find the best kitchen sink for your home, with the option to browse sinks by type, material, cabinet width and bowl configuration.

Explore Your Options

If you’re putting in your new sink yourself, drop-in sinks are an easy-to-install option, and they come in a variety of finishes and configurations, including corner sinks. These sinks drop into place from above the countertop and are a popular do-it-yourself choice. Refer to our guide How to Install a Drop-In Kitchen Sink for more tips. If you don’t like the look of the lip on a drop-in sink or if you’re looking for an option that offers easier cleanup, go for an undermount kitchen sink that’s installed beneath the countertop. For an even easier and more cost-effective installation solution, explore our range of all-in-one sink kits that include a sink, faucet and installation accessories. Looking to add a prep sink to a kitchen or a small sink to your home bar? Bar sinks have a small, single-bowl design that doesn’t take up much room, which is ideal for these types of small spaces.

If you’re short on counter space but you still love to cook, portable sinks give you the ability to keep your sink stored out of the way until you need it. Another great option for limited kitchen space is a workstation sink, which is a modern kitchen sink that maximizes your surface area. With accessories like cutting boards, drying racks and colanders that fit perfectly inside or on top of the sink, your sink can become a multipurpose area that’ll maximize your productivity in the kitchen. If you don’t need the accessories but could use more sink room, consider a double- or triple-bowl-configuration kitchen sink that’ll help you separate the clean dishes from the dirty ones while you prep. For a durable, cost-effective and easily sanitized kitchen sink, consider choosing a stainless steel option.

A farmhouse kitchen sink, also known as an apron-front sink, is a good choice if your current kitchen sink is too small for you. It has a deep bowl, which is ideal for washing pots and pans. Though you typically see these sinks made of glossy white fireclay, there are many stainless steel options for a modern-kitchen-sink look. Stainless steel and fireclay aren’t the only sink-material options out there either. Lowe’s carries cast iron, granite, quartz, copper and acrylic sinks as well. Check out our guide — Install a Cast Iron Sink — if that’s the material you decide to go with.

Add Useful Accessories  

Once your new sink is installed, remember to add kitchen-sink accessories to finish the look. Browse soap dispensers for hand-washing and dishwashing liquids or shop for convenient accessories, like sponge holders and scrubbing tools. You’ll also find drying mats and dish racks to make quick work of washing the dishes after dinner. Lowe’s offers accessories in a range of designs and styles so you can find functional pieces that complement your existing décor and fit your unique space. You can also get everything you need to create the best kitchen and bar sink in a convenient accessory kit.

What kind of kitchen sink is easiest to keep clean? 

A satin or brushed stainless steel sink is relatively easy to clean. Wiping it down in the direction of the grain with a damp sponge is typically all it takes to clean. Giving the stainless steel sink a thorough cleaning once a week will keep it looking great. You can use stainless steel cleaners, but to avoid corrosion, avoid cleaners with chlorine. 

What’s a standard-size bar sink? 

Unlike regular kitchen sinks, bar sinks, also known as prep sinks, are smaller in size. Most bar sinks are square, but they’re also available in a rectangular or round shape. The average bar sink is between 9 and 20 inches wide and 12 to 20 inches long. 

What kitchen sink doesn’t scratch?

Stainless steel sinks are scratch-resistant, and they’re probably the most durable choice. They’re stain-, heat-, chip- and dent-resistant, and they’re easy to clean. Enameled cast iron, quartz and granite composite sinks are also good at resisting scratches.