How to choose kitchen sink

Frida: In my eyes, a stainless steel sink has a classic elegance that never goes out of style! It only gets more beautiful with time and requires minimal maintenance. For me, the choice was easy. Link to Fridas Post.

Patrik: At Contura Steel, we strongly recommend stainless steel sinks for many reasons. Stainless is extremely durable, hygienic, and easy to clean. It’s less prone to impact damage than wood and softer than stone, reducing the risk of breaking glass and porcelain. It resists most liquids without damage. Because stainless steel is water-resistant and seamless, we recommend it especially near the sink bowls.

Fully covering or inset sink:
A fully covering sink offers the great advantage of providing a large, seamless stainless steel work surface that you don’t have to worry about damaging. An inset sink, on the other hand, gives you a durable stainless steel area around the bowls while allowing you to combine it with other countertop materials of your choice.

What some may perceive as a drawback is that stainless steel gets scratched. When the sink is new, the first scratches are clearly visible, but over time more appear and eventually blend in, forming a beautiful patina.

Frida: For me, it was important to make a timeless choice – this sink will be part of our kitchen for many years without feeling outdated or worn over time. The time we live in now demands sustainable consumption and a minimized throwaway mentality.

Pia: It’s important to first determine whether the cabinet frames (the base units) are standard size or not. Standard cabinets are usually 40 cm, 60 cm, or 80 cm wide, and in those cases, a standard sink will typically fit. If the dimensions aren’t standard, we can easily solve it with a custom-made sink designed in our drawing tool.

The depth of the sink is usually determined by the cabinet frame. The total depth is calculated as the cabinet’s depth to the outer edge + the thickness of the door + a few extra millimeters. In older standard kitchens, a countertop depth of 600 mm is most common, while newer kitchens often require 610 or 620 mm deep countertops. Most new IKEA kitchens require 635 mm deep countertops. If the sink connects to another countertop, the sink should match the worktop height, which is typically 30 or 40 mm. All these widths and heights are available as standard sizes.

The bowls are normally arranged so you wash in the larger one, rinse in the smaller one, and place the dishes on the draining area beside the smaller bowl. That’s why most people prefer to have the smaller bowl close to the draining area. However, we offer the option to reverse the bowl positions in all our sinks, including our standard models. The number of bowls and their size is limited by the width of the cabinet frame.

Frida – “Today’s adulting moment: that flutter in your stomach when Schenker announces that our new sink will arrive tomorrow. Complete with sink stopper. Sink stopper and the honor of handwashing ♡.” See Fridas post.

Pia – You can purchase our products through our resellers or directly from our website. If you’ve designed a custom sink using our drawing tool, you can submit an inquiry through the tool, and our customer service team will contact you to confirm your order and answer any questions. You can also place an order directly and will receive an order confirmation no later than the next business day. Payment is handled via Klarna, either by invoice or credit/debit card.

Delivery: Pia – A stocked item is delivered within 2–3 days. A custom-made sink or outdoor kitchen typically takes about 15 business days. The delivery date is specified on the order confirmation you receive after placing your order. The sink is delivered to the property boundary at the address provided during ordering, and the distributor—usually Schenker—will call the recipient before delivery to ensure someone is on site to receive it.

Unpacking & Installation – Tips from Pia: Inspect for transport damage before signing the delivery receipt.
The blue protective film on the steel surface can help prevent light scratches during installation, but if the sink is going to be stored for an extended period or exposed to heat or sunlight, the film should be removed. Otherwise, the adhesive may harden and the film can become extremely difficult to remove.
If this happens, you can apply a few drops of acetone between the film and the steel to dissolve the adhesive.