Kitchen sink design: 12 modern ideas

Sinks that handle big Indian kitchen loads, from kadhais to pressure cookers.

Cream gloss kitchen with smoked glass wall cabinets, black marble counter, built-in oven and induction hob

The right kitchen sink design makes daily washing up much easier. Indian kitchens wash big vessels: kadhais, pressure cookers and large thalis, so the sink needs to be deep and wide enough. It also has to suit your counter, your cabinets below and Kolkata's hard-working water use.

Here are 12 modern sink ideas.

U-shaped kitchen with fluted walnut uppers, white base units, a sink under the window and dishwasher

01Large single-bowl sink

A wide, deep single bowl fits large vessels easily. Ideal for Indian cooking.

Double-bowl kitchen sink

02Double-bowl sink

One bowl for washing, one for rinsing or soaking.

Sink with an attached drainboard

03Sink with drainboard

An attached drainboard lets dishes drip into the sink.

Render of a dark kitchen with black cabinets, a white breakfast counter, bar chairs and a steel fridge

04Undermount sink

Mounted below the counter, it gives a seamless look and easy wiping.

Luxury kitchen with cream gloss shutters, black marble counter and backsplash, ribbon chandelier and side-by-side fridge

05Quartz (granite composite) sink

Scratch-resistant, quiet and available in black, grey and beige.

Handmade stainless steel sink with sharp corners

06Handmade stainless steel sink

Sharp corners and thick steel give a premium modern look.

Workstation sink with cutting board and colander

07Workstation sink

Built-in ledges hold cutting boards, colanders and drying racks.

Corner sink in an L-shaped kitchen

08Corner sink

Uses the corner of an L-shaped kitchen efficiently.

Pull-out spray tap over a sink

09Pull-out tap

A pull-out spray tap makes rinsing large vessels easier.

Kitchen sink placed under a window

10Sink under a window

Natural light and a view make washing up pleasant.

Small hand-wash basin near a dining area

11Kitchen wash basin design

A separate small hand-wash basin near the dining area keeps the main sink free.

Utility sink on a kitchen balcony

12Utility sink on the balcony

A second sink on the utility balcony handles heavy washing.

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How to choose a modern kitchen sink

Size: at least 24 × 18 inches and 9–10 inches deep for Indian vessels.
Material: stainless steel (304 grade) is durable; quartz is scratch-resistant and quiet.
Mounting: undermount for clean counters; top-mount is easier to replace.
Cabinet below: use BWP ply with a sealed base and a leak tray.
Plumbing: check the outlet position and add a waste-coupling with a strainer.