There are so many sinks on the market today that it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. Different sinks have varied advantages, depending on how you want to put them to use. For example, many homeowners have found that installing an additional second sink can make a significant difference in a kitchens workflow. Known as prep or entertainment sinks, these sinks offer extra workspace for food preparation, for wine to chill on ice or for washing hands before a meal. Jack Healy, president of Sinks Gallery, which sells designer sinks says The main sink is no longer the only sink. Our clients are almost always installing a second sink, often in the kitchen island and, in some cases, even a third sink. One of the most popular type of sink on the market farmhouse sink, sometimes also called an apron sink. Farmhouse sinks mimic the rectangular, extra deep look and exposed front common in many vintage models. They can either sit on top of the counter or be mounted. Brooke Adrienne Murphy, a designer with Nicely Done Kitchens, says Farmhouse sinks have really gained in popularity. They have Old World appeal but also are often available in a large, single well configuration thats great for larger pots and pans. The most common material for farmhouse sinks is white porcelain or enamel but, as these sinks have gained popularity, materials have become more varied and now include modern materials such as fired clay, stainless steel, copper, natural stone and even wood. Trough sinks can be very useful if you intend to work at a sink with more than one person. As they are longer and leaner than a traditional kitchen sink, trough sinks can accommodate two, three or even four taps and drains, offering significant elbow room for a group of cooking enthusiasts. Seamless Sinks are a good option when it comes to hygiene. The narrow crevice where sink meets worktop can be one of the most difficult spaces to get truly clean. Todays seamless sinks, in which sink and worktop are melded together into a single piece, solve this issue. Seamless sinks are really popular right now because they give the unique look of your countertop actually running into and becoming your kitchen sink, says Brooke.