A simple solution to a persistant problem

By Ken Gutmaker

Design solutions for the home work best when they get back to basics and solve a common problem at a reasonable cost. This design for a sink is just such a case, by incorporating the drain board into the sink rather than having a board rest on the counter, it eliminates that nagging wet spot found at the edge of the sink. Many cast iron sinks from the 50’s used this same fool-proof method.

Architect- http://kda-berkeley.com

Photo- http://www.kengutmaker.com

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Jmar10 | Apr 09, 2016 08:44pm | #1
Who makes the one pictured?
KenGutmaker | Apr 11, 2016 08:41am | #2
The manufacturer is Blanco.
stevedahlin | May 06, 2016 05:59pm | #3
And the porcelainized steel one-piece sink/countertops had the drain grooves built right in.

They can still be had in stainless steel.

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