"A kitchen sink in the island is just not practical. Who wants to sit at the island and look into the sink with dirty dishes?

Because these sinks are so large, and because they protrude in front of the cabinets (that so-called apron front that also gives them their distinctive look), they require a special countertop cut.

From the size and type of materials used to the preferred faucet, there are many things to consider when buying a sink. We talked to experts to get the scoop.