How To Use Bar Sinks and Faucets In The Kitchen
On the surface it might not make much sense to want to add a bar sink to your kitchen, but once you have one you won't know how you ever lived without it! Bar sinks are a great addition whenever you need running water in a small space. In this post I want to show you how to you them, along with bar faucets in your kitchen and really get the most out them.
The key to successfully using these small sinks in your kitchen is to have a solid plan before hand. There are two common uses; for filtered water or as a prep sink. That doesn't mean that you can't use them for anything else, just that these are the most tried and true kitchen uses for bar sinks.
My favorite use for this setup is for on demand filtered drinking water. These sinks will usually sit off to the side of your regular sink or refrigerator and will serve for nothing else other than drinking water. You only need to hook up cold water to the faucet, and have it filtered before the spout. No more messing around with external water filters or pitchers, you can now get it whenever you want without adding any clutter to the kitchen. Another great side effect of designating a sink for drinking water is that you're not going to use up the filter while washing dishes, like you would if this setup was on your regular sink.
The prep sink installation is more common in the homes of people who love to cook, or cook with someone else. Having to work with someone in your kitchen and fighting over the regular sink can be a pain. Instead, have a small prep sink between the kitchen sink and the stove for washing veggies and hands.
Bar sinks and faucets don't have to only live in the home bar. Use the setups discussed above for great results in your kitchen.
