Gone are the days when all a homeowner expected from their kitchen sink was its capacity for dishwashing. Today, householders are expecting more from their kitchen sinks than ever. Once simply a means of rinsing vegetables, draining pasta or washing crockery, modern sinks are now produced from unique materials such as fireclay (ceramic), hammered copper, Carrara marble and granite. The modern, stylish sink can contribute as much to the design of a kitchen as the finish of cabinets or the material of worktops. Even better, turn the sink into a multi-functional preparation space with practical components like food preparation (cutting) boards, strainers bowl, colanders and waste disposers.