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Linda Clayton

Where should a sink be in a kitchen? 7 key factors that will determine the best place for your space

Pale pink kitchen with piecrust sink.

Designed for tackling some of the least glamorous kitchen tasks, like scrubbing filthy pans and peeling spuds, the humble sink isn’t the most exciting item on any kitchen wish-list. But if you’ve ever used a kitchen with the misfortune of a badly positioned sink, you’ll appreciate the knock-on impact this can have on the entire workflow.

Not only does sink placement influence how you move between zones while you cook, but it can also dictate how you use your prep space and result in annoying bottlenecks when others join in to “help”! That's why getting the placement right is as important (if not more so) as choosing the best kitchen sink ideas.

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