Where to place the kitchen sink is one of the most important layout issues when planning a kitchen renovation.Such is the claim of Shannon Turkington, owner of ACT Home Services, who told the Wetaskiwin Times that the incorrect placement of a kitchen sink can lead to space issues further down the line.Ms Turkington commented The most important lay-out issue is the fridge, stove and sink placement. If you get that one wrong, you will have a very awkward kitchen for the next three decades.And while she stated that a granite sink and counter tops may be a popular choice with homeowners, people who want to regularly update their kitchens colour scheme could choose laminate counter tops to make the task easier.Properly planning a kitchen renovation - potentially with a contractor - can make sure that the basics such as kitchen sink placement are not forgotten, she added.Guardian readers who own ceramic sinks were recently advised by DIY expert Julian Cassell, author of DIY Know-How With Show-How, to fill in any cracks with a kitchen surface repair kit.