Kohler Undertone® 22″ Undercounter Trough Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink K-3154

Many of our clients say to us: “we want the small cute sink that goes in the island.”  But not all “small cute sinks” are right for the homeowner.  We try to balance, as designers, what is right for the homeowner logistically (durability, functionality, longevity) with the homeowner’s idea of visual appeal.  This can often be very challenging even for a trained interior designer.  But more so, homeowners who have no training in selecting the right sink may get home only to find that their product isn’t suited to their needs.  Another designer came to the conclusion that we should compare our buying process to a recently purchased item.  A recent client installed an oversized island and needed two sinks.   Our office chose to go with the Kohler Undertone 22” Under-Counter Trough Kitchen Sink Model K-3154.  This is one of the favorites for our designers for several reasons, but let’s go through them one at a time so that readers can use this information when choosing their next sink.

The most obvious question for the designer is “will this product visually fit into my design?”  The homeowner must like the look and the look must fit other design principals.  For example:  Is the kitchen sink to scale with your space, appliances, and counters?  Does it carry the rhythm of the space?  Does it work with your colors and textures?  The Undertone 22” Under-Counter Trough Kitchen Sink fits many of our clientele with its seamless look that compliments the counters, rather than distracting from them.  A good sink should never overpower your space… unless… its job is to carry the focus of the room.

When our clients agree with a style of kitchen sink, we then look to the families needs, specifically functionality.  Will this product be able to serve our client’s intended purposes?  The Undertone 22” Under-Counter Trough Kitchen Sink works well for the majority of our clients because they are looking for a second sink for the smallest of kitchen tasks.  This sink is well equipped for rinsing small vegetables, pouring out liquids, washing your hands, etc.  For one client, who requested two, she wanted to be able to place drinks in one, and have another available for emptying beverages.  The functionality continues to serve the family well.

We also chose to work with the Undertone 22” Under-Counter Trough Kitchen Sink because it is a Kohler product and we can rely on its durability.  When we get approval for visual and functional properties, we turn our attention to durability.  For example, the client that requested two sinks entertains social events for her company in her home.  We required a sink that is able to handle a significant amount of heavy usage and not show wear.  Kohler only uses high-grade materials and also offers a limited one-year warranty guarantee, which all of our client’s value.

Lastly, consider any other perks of the purchase.  Kohler gives buyers of the Undertone 22” Under-Counter Trough Kitchen Sink additionally accessories like racks and trays.  But it is most important for homeowners to always verify visual aesthetics, functionality for their home, and durability for their family.