Just as some of the world’s greatest golfers have designed the most gracious and competitive courses, Kohler Co.’s renowned culinary team from Destination Kohler has helped to develop the inaugural Chef Inspired Collection of stainless steel kitchen sinks. The first of this collection, the Stages™ kitchen sinks, debut at the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show.

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“The Chef Inspired Collection of kitchen sinks from Kohler brings together the ultimate in functionality, while maintaining the beauty of kitchen design,” said Kathryn Sherman, business director for kitchen products at Kohler. “From prep to cooking to cleanup, the Stages kitchen sink has been designed with the home chef in mind, to ease the effort of almost any kitchen task.”

“This kitchen sink perfectly melds the industrial type functionality required by professional chefs, while paying close attention to the design needs of today’s residential market,” said Chef Ulrich Koberstein, director of culinary services for the AAA Five Diamond American Club Resort in Kohler, Wis., which includes the award-winning Immigrant Room restaurant.

It was Koberstein’s team of experienced chefs that collaborated with KOHLER designers to develop – from the ground up – this perfect hybrid of home and restaurant kitchen sink, resulting in a must-have kitchen item for any home cooking enthusiast.

“The sinks were designed around the French culinary concept of ‘mis en place,’” added Koberstein. “Meaning, everything has its place.”

What positions this multi-task sink above so many others in the marketplace are the number of accessories included, along with the integral storage functionality that easily turns a busy cook’s space into an uncluttered centerpiece of the kitchen. The breadth of accessories is sure to please anyone who loves to cook, entertain or simply wants added functionality with clean design.

There are a number of culinary tools included with the sink purchase, including a utensil tray, perfect for organizing ladles, knives and other accessories used during the cooking process or to soak utensils when cleaning. A dual-sided flip tray serves as both a cutting board and serving tray, and also included is a separate cutting tray to keep the kitchen area more sanitary. A wire rack protects the sink’s basin, while providing a surface for cleaning and drying dishes. Ceramic bowls help the home chef stay organized, keeping ingredients, such as chopped food or vegetables, separate and at arm’s reach. They can also be elegant serving dishes for guests. All these accessories can be stored out-of-sight under the counter with an integral storage rack that attaches to the underside of the sink. All accessories are completely mobile, yet work well in the kitchen sink space and immediate surrounding area.

The concept and ultimate design of the Stages kitchen sink parlays nicely into its functionality, as any serious home chef needs a durable, ample-sized work space. Constructed of fabricated stainless steel, the Stages sinks offer a deep single basin with a stepped, side platform that is handy during the prep, cooking and cleaning process.

The Stages sinks are available in two sizes, a standard 33-by-18-inch model, and the larger version that measures 45-by-18 inches. Both sinks have a basin depth of 9 inches. These sinks are equipped with KOHLER SilentShield™ technology, which reduces unwanted noise.

For more information on the Stages kitchen sinks, the warranty, or other KOHLER products, individuals may visit the Kohler Co. Web site at KOHLER.com or call toll-free at 1-800-4-KOHLER.