Installing an undermount sink is one way of making a kitchen look more modern, it has been suggested.Answering a query from two Seattle Times readers on the benefits of an undermount sink, Ed Del Grande stated that they are now more popular due to granite countertops becoming almost standard. According to Mr Del Grande, top-mount sinks were the only choice for homeowners for many years, with this option usually lowered into a fitted space in the countertop. An undermount sink is slightly more difficult to install, he admitted, but with the ability to add granite countertops over the top of the basin, individuals can benefit from a very modern look. The readers were also informed that undermount kitchen sinks are easier to clean than traditional units. Those wishing to benefit from a more contemporary look in their food preparation areas could benefit from purchasing a Franke undermount kitchen sink.