When building a new home, you have many decisions to make. From major structural choices to minor design touches, you have an amazing opportunity to create the new home of your dreams.
For many people, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. The gourmet cook sees it as a canvas, the entertainer envisions it as the perfect venue for friends. Your plans for the perfect kitchen involve decisions which necessarily merge beauty and functionality, one of the most important being the right sink size for its overall design. 
Why is the Kitchen Sink Important?
Like every aspect of your home, you want the sink to fit into your design seamlessly, and to add to (not detract from) the balance of the space. Still, the sink is one of the most functional aspects of the kitchen, used in cooking and cleaning on a daily basis. Here are some thoughts to consider when choosing the right style and sink size for your new home.
- The Right Size for Your Kitchen: As much as we would all love a huge farmer’s sink to hide (and eventually clean) our dirty dishes, an oversized sink may well overwhelm a small kitchen. Smaller kitchens also provide less counter and cabinet space, so a large sink may simply take up too much real estate. Here’s a Tip: If you utilize a sink often and prefer a larger sink – but have a small kitchen – ask your custom home builder about deep sink options that give you vertical rather than horizontal space.
- Keep Visuals in Balance: Many people choose to position their sink directly under a window, especially if that window affords a beautiful view – and we have plenty of those in Sarasota! But a too-small sink under a very large window will look diminutive; likewise, a large sink under a narrow window looks odd. There is no need to match dimensions perfectly, but keep in mind the aesthetic benefits of balancing these two aspects of the kitchen.
- Consider its Purpose: Some of us only use a sink to collect dirty dishes, while others know that the kitchen sink is an indispensable element of food preparation and gourmet cooking. For those who use to the sink to its fullest utility, the sink size may be of extreme importance, capable of handling your 24-quart stockpot. Here’s a Tip: Who says you only need one kitchen sink? When using a kitchen island for an extra cooktop or food preparation space, add additional deep sinks as well.
- Customize Your Space: This is the best part of working with a custom home builder. We can work with you to design a custom space, such as an extra wide counter, to handle the sink size you are looking for. Do you need a divided sink or one with an integrated drainboard? A quality home builder will have the experience necessary to make design suggestions which fit your desired lifestyle.
With expertise acquired over nearly three decades, Lindahl Construction is the best new home builder to call when considering a Longboat Key new home.
Tell us about your dream home, and we’ll help you bring it to life. From the right kitchen sink size to the right roofing material, our experts are here to advise you every step of the way.