Kitchen Workstations—A Popular New Trend In Kitchen Design
Kitchen sinks are a staple item and necessity for any home when building and remodeling. They are an integral part of the kitchen, and provide a space to wash dishes, countertops, and hands. Over the last several years however, they have become part of a growing trend—a kitchen work station. Many of today’s kitchens incorporate an open design complete with an island and more space to move around in. According to, “The New Kitchen Workstation,” an article found in the February 2008 issue of Kitchen & Bath Design News, “there are several reasons why the sink and its surrounding cabinetry and counter surfaces have become so much more important to the cook. In the past, one primary sink was enough. Sometimes a secondary sink was placed by the refrigerator (considered very luxurious). Today, the food/meal preparation function is often separated from the clean-up function of the water source appliance to accommodate multiple cooks working together, as well as the specialized nature of modern kitchens.”
Many islands however, are designed with a built-in kitchen sink to allow the home owner to interact with family, or guests while preparing meals, or cleaning up after them. Some kitchen work stations may have a smaller prep sink within the island, which can be used for composting, draining, or quick clean up. Often times, the kitchen will also contain a larger, more standard looking, 2-bowled sink that is built-in to the countertops that run along a wall. Other kitchen work stations may incorporate a cooktop within the island, again to allow the homeowner to interact while cooking, or preparing food.
At Paramount Granite Company, we have installed many granite islands with built-in sinks, or cooktops. If you are looking to do some remodeling in your kitchen, we’d be happy to share some ideas and work with you to achieve that perfect kitchen, or workstation complete with granite countertops.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite on February 14th, 2008 by Barb | |
on February 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Are you a certified architect in mn? Please remember that you cut and polish stone, not remodeling existing structures. For you to say that you can help with layout and design of a kitchen is unbelievable. For example do you know the tolerance between a island and perimeter? Or what is code for distances between a kitchen perimeter sink and a bar sink? Sharing ideas for a workable kitchen is up to us architects and generals not subs.
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on February 18th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Ray:
No I am not a certified architect, nor is PGC. I think you may need to re-read what I wrote. I quoted something from an article, and then I said, “At Paramount Granite Company, we have installed many granite islands with built-in sinks, or cooktops. If you are looking to do some remodeling in your kitchen, we’d be happy to share some ideas and work with you to achieve that perfect kitchen, or workstation complete with granite countertops.”
Many people come into our showroom looking for ideas that they might incorporate in their kitchen design. We’ve installed many, many kitchens over the years and try to provide photos of some of the projects that we’ve done. Having photos gives the consumer ideas, which they appreciate.
I disagree with your comment that, “Sharing ideas for a workable kitchen is up to us architects and generals not subs.” Sharing ideas through photos, or what we’ve seen people do is valueable information for the consumer.
Thanks!
Barb
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on February 18th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Barb, I totally disagree with you. Subs are hired to compliment the remodeler or builder, not share suggestions. Suggestions create change order that cost everyone more money. Please continue doing what you do best, running a successful granite cutter company. Us architects all agree that civilizations are run by the educated.
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on February 18th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Ray:
Thanks for reading my blog and your opinion.
Barb
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on February 18th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Barb, thanks for understanding.
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on February 22nd, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I commend Barb and PGC for having the experience and talent to work within a customer relationship and not only do their “grunt work” of completing the “gifted ones” plan, but interact with the customer and provide insight, opinion and possibilities.
If a project incurs change orders, so be it. That is at the choice of the customer if they want a different final outcome and want to pay for that.
Even if they are not part of the educated that run our civilization, I know they are entitled to enjoy their kitchens.
I would love to read your blog Ray since you have such great opinions to toss out.
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on February 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Aaron:
I appreciate your comments! Although we work with builders, remodelers, designers, architects, etc., we also do business with direct residential customers. Often times they are looking for ideas. We get many positive comments from them on the projects that we do, photos we proudly show, and ideas we can give from previous jobs we’ve done.
We are business owners, (Natural Stone Fabricators), and although we do not run our civilization, or country, that certainly does not mean we are not educated, unless a B.S. degree and Masters degree no longer count.
Thanks!
Barb
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on February 27th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Barb, where did you obtain your masters degree? As I mentioned before, subcontractors cause unexpected change orders that result in higher costs for everyone. Is Aaron your sales representative? For someone to give feedback, ideas, island design, or whatver THEY MUST BE A CERTIFIED REMODELER OR ARCHITECT AND EDUCATED. Do you expect all Paramont Granite employees to hold a bachelor or masters degree in kitchen design, layout, etc.?
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on February 27th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Ray:
I have a B.S. degree, Chris, my husband has a Masters degree. No-Aaron does not work for PGC. Again-your opinion.
Thanks!
Barb
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on February 27th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
If you think so…
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