Kitchen, Undermount Sink, and Pendant Lighting As the name implies, undermount sinks are attached to the underside of a countertop, where special clips ensure the sink stays in place or the sink is supported from underneath by the base cabinet structure.  Photo 3 of 6 in How to Choose the Right Type of Kitchen Sink from A Midcentury Modern Renovation Opens Interiors and Admits More Sunlight

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The owners requested that the kitchen act as the center of the home so it was built at the rear of the property. "It allowed us to pop off the roof and add clerestory windows to bring in an abundance of sunlight and fresh air," DiRocco said. The sink is by Blanco and the faucet is by Grohe.