Kitchen Sink Accessories

Accessories can be used to improve the overall functionality of your kitchen sink and the surrounding area. Below is a list of common kitchen sink accessories and their descriptions.


Faucets – A faucet that provides a flow of water into your kitchen sink. They are available in many different styles. Just make sure that the faucet you choose will fit the holes in your sink.

Soap/Lotion Dispensers – A container that dispenses soap or lotion. It is mounted besides the kitchen faucet and requires one-hole drilling on the sink or countertop for installation.

Hot Water Dispenser - Spout that dispenses hot water instantly! You can use it to make coffee, soup, tea, or Jell-O. Usually requires one-hole drilling in your sink or countertop.

Garbage Disposal – Equipment that grinds solid wastes into small particles for disposal into the sewer system. Very convenient but takes up cabinet space underneath the sink. InSinkErator offers the best garbage disposals on the market today, at the most economical prices.

Drains – Most manufacturers do not include the drain with the sink purchase. In fact the only manufacturer to do so is Kindred. When purchasing a different brand, make sure you also purchase a drain separately. Sinks of different materials may require different sized drains. Make sure you’re purchasing a drain that will fit your sink.

Air Gap - Connects the dishwasher drain and the sink drain and prevents the dishwasher from sucking the drain water back into the dishwasher. It usually requires one hole drilling in the sink or counter top.

Cutting Boards – Cutting boards are very convenient in cutting fruits and vegetables during food preparation. Many sink manufacturers provide cutting boards that fit their model sinks perfectly. This provides for preparation perfection.

Colanders – Many sink manufacturers offer custom shaped and colored colanders to fit and match their sinks perfectly. They are useful for peeling vegetables and washing cutlery.

Bottom Basin Racks/Bottom Grids –Wire grids made from steel that can be color matched. They fit snug on the bottom of the sink and are used to protect the sink from heavy scratches.