Nowhere is this more so than in the kitchen of today, an area once traditionally the domain of the lady of the house, but these days equally as likely to be occupied by the modern man who relishes in chopping and shaping meals to impress.

A sleek, modern kitchen needs the present day favoured item ? the undermount sink.

Modernist and flush fitting

Very much a modernist item, the flush fitting of the sink unit under the worktop ? as opposed to the traditional basin that rests on top of the surface ? gives a complete and thorough finish to the desired all in one effect. It hides the joins, so to speak, that were evident to all with a traditional basin, and adds to the sophistication of the look, as well as to the functionality of the working space.

Additional to the functional and beautiful appeal of the undermount sink is the sheer range of styles and materials, shapes and sizes that are available. Such a versatile item lends itself to variety, and not only can one buy an undermount sink in every shape and style that the traditional basin is available in, but in many more, too.

Stainless steel or ceramic

Stainless steel is a popular choice, fitting well as it does in the modernist and function biased design of kitchens common in homes these days, and you need look no further than stainless steel for the masculine image preferred by many men for there kitchens.

The usual rectangular option is among the most desired, but there are also square, oval, round and elongated varieties, designed to add a bit of shape to the overall kitchen plan.

Ceramic sinks are also commonly desired these days, the white finish giving a balance to a coloured kitchen, and an old fashioned look can even be incorporated by looking at one of the many undermount sinks available in the style of ?butlers sinks? from Victorian times, the big, solid rectangular items that look so good in rustic country-style kitchens.

Wide range of prices and fittings

With such a range and variety available, it is no surprise that the prices cover a vast range, too. Undermount sinks can be obtained by those on a tight budget right through to the man for whom money is no object, and remember that the fittings are as important to the look as the sink itself.

Consider the overhanging taps, the mixer option or the separate hot and cold, and consider also the type of plug you want to fit your sink; the choice of methods of draining water these days is mind-boggling.

With such a wide range and choice, and all supplied with fitting instructions that make it simple for the average handyman to handle, the undermount sink is an undoubted addition to your new kitchen.