Same as Sharon, under mount sink all the way!... had an inset sink in the old house and I too couldn't stand the food getting caught under the edges, so in the new house will definitely have an under mount! :) See previous similar discussion for your info: https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/3079672/need-help-for-my-kitchen-sink?n=11 If you're still unsure about the under mount, there are now also "flushmount" sinks where the edges are paper thin and sit flush with the bench top, very sleek look... And for the ultimate edge-free and fuss-free luxury, you also have integrated sinks, moulded/shaped into and with the stone: http://www.silestoneoceania.com/quartz-products/integrity-quartz-sinks/

Thanks for your prompt response, Bronwyn! That's great. With a busy family, you would know by now if the product was less than satisfactory. I did look at the Diaz range as well but have only 600mm cupboard space, and found that the tiny 1/3 bowl I have currently with my Blanco sink is hardly used, (only for rinsing veges!) so have decided to go for one really large bowl that will fit my oven baking racks and trays. Other houzzers have said they just place a small dish bowl inside their super sinks for anything small, but most of my dishes go straight into the dishwasher anyway. The Oliveri Sonetto was the only one that took the tray width, but I was concerned about the negative reviews for Oliveri sinks in general. I was going to cancel my order, but won't now. Thanks again!

Hello Anne Marie, I am very sorry to hear about your husband's condition. Adapting to such a change will be quite a journey for your family. It certainly introduces another layer to the decision making process. It doesn't mean you can't have a great looking home though! The primary appeal of an under mount sink or basin is visual. They look minimally neat and maximise the presentation of the bench top material. In terms of cost, an under mount installation does mean extra cutting and polishing for the stone mason, as Dr Retro pointed out. I also second his comment about the problematic junction underneath where the sink meets the stone. As you pointed out there is also the risk of chipping the edge, but I haven't seen many instances of that happening, particularly if the cut out is chamfered or rounded at the edge. I prefer drop-in style in most situations. They are easier (and cheaper) to install and maintain. There are some good looking designs on the market, particularly from the high end manufacturers, so the money saved on the stone mason can be put towards a great looking vessel to add "wow" in another way. If we factor in that extra layer to your decision making, your husband's condition, there are further benefits to a drop-in type. The first is tactile; there are more edges to feel which helps a vision impaired person orient themselves to the appliance. The built in draining board is also stable compared to the tray types, so there is no chance of it slipping or moving if bumped. The second is tolerance for error. Splashes and spills are more contained and easier to wipe up with a drop-in unit. If hubby has any residual vision then he will appreciate some contrast to help him locate things. A tonal contrast between the sink and bench top will make it easier to find and locate himself to. Hopefully you are getting lots of support to assist with adapting to your husband's condition. There are several online resources as well. For a really good grounding in awareness I recommend having a look at the Liveable Housing Guidelines. Let us know how your journey unfolds.

Hi Jay j, I still stand by this so if you are reading reviews with people reporting their own negative experiences (not hear-say), make sure they are also specifying a brand and model to check they are talking about reconstituted stone (granite) sinks and not Acrylic. Knowing the brand they are reviewing you can check from the manufacturer what they are made from as well as check the manufacturers warranty and their own assurances given about performance. When you go through reviews, it is a good idea to make sure that people are actually talking about Granite Sinks, which are made of the same type of material as Reconstituted Stone benchtops are made of, and they are not talking about coloured Solid Surface sinks made from Acrylic which do have these problems listed. Some people confuse the two. Modern Granite Sinks do not tend to have the staining, chipping, and cracking problems that are inherent with Acrylic Sinks. Some people mistakenly think the Acrylic sinks that were popular in the 1980s and 90s, plus still used in today Acrylic Solid Surface benchtops are the same material as today’s Granite sinks; but they are totally different. Hope this still helps. Regards, Malcolm