What Sink? Drainer or no drainer....

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I am in the process of refreshing my kitchen and I am wondering whether or not to have a drainer with my sink. I like the look of no drainer, and just having 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel look.

However, the issue is where to drain dishes. I don't have a dishwasher, so would look at getting a separate dish drainer and having it next to the sink when needed and packed away at other times. Might also just put a tea towel down.Thoughts? Worktop will be laminate.

(This is the sink and I am having a similar worktop and tile combination)

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Understand the concerns about water and laminate but also like the idea of it being cleaner. Plus there are drainers which can sit next to the sink and drain into the bowl

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blueg33 said:

Not one of my sales directors would allow us to spec a luxury house or flat without a drainer. Why? Because it puts people off. Kitchens have to function as well as look good.

That was one of the other things I was thinking about. Future buyers might be put off. Looks like (reasonably priced) function will beat fashion on this occasion!

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kryten22uk said:

Have you seen those Ikea sinks in real life? I got one for my utility room, they're very cheap and cheerful. Thin/cheap bendy metal and always looks dirty. I wouldnt be keen on it in a kitchen.

Just browsing at the moment. Thanks for the advice, good to hear from someone who owns one. I guess at that price, it won't be great kitchen quality.

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I've gone for laminate because I really liked a cherry block effect of the worktop I found. Good reviews and excellent value.

I suspect, with the feedback from people on here, I will probably just do a like-for-like replacement and get a 1 1/2 steel sink with its own drainer.

Something with a design like this I imagine: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Modo-1-5B-Steel-Sin... I quite like the minimalist design on the drainer.

Which begs the next question...: Is there much difference in quality between steel and stainless steel?

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Condi said:

They're the same thing! You wont find many/any non stainless steel sinks.

Are you sure you're the right person for interior design, I mean, everyone has to learn, but this is common sense.

I thought I was being stupid asking that question! Just got thrown a bit by the lack of consistency in descriptions on the Wickes website where some say steel and others say stainless steel.

Fortunately I'm not doing the interior design - I'm slowly getting you guys to do it for me

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I thought I would provide an update on this now that it's pretty much finished. Opted for a 1 1/2 sink with drainer in the end. Went for an induction hob and white tiles with grey grout. Happy with the results considering it was done on a budget.

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All that jazz said:

Was he wearing a blindfold?

He did what he was asked to do