5 Amazingly Creative Ways To Use The Extra Hole In Your Sink
Do you have extra hole in your sink deck that sits there empty? If you do, you’re not alone.
We have seen it many times, maybe it has always been empty, or maybe you just aren’t using that old, broken sprayer anymore.
Whatever the reason, you don’t have to live with a less-than-beautiful empty hole any longer.
We are sharing our favorite creative ways to use that open hole in your sink for something good in your home.
Of all the kitchen sink accessories, we think these are some of the very best!
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That extra hole in your sink can now be an easy-to-use glass rinser that makes keeping your cups clean that much more simple!
Simply install the glass rinser (which comes in 7 different finishes to match your faucet) by hooking it up to a hot or cold water line and rinse any glass between 1”-3.6” in diameter.
You will love being able to wash out water bottles, coffee cups, travel mugs and baby bottles easily all from an empty hole that was just waiting for a better use.
How often you do find that your hands are dry after doing dishes?
Banish the dry hands by adding this dispenser for lotion, right in the hole in your kitchen sink deck!
You can easily install this dispenser in the empty space in your sink in a matter of minutes and have lotion whenever you need it.
The cost is minimal and it is a much more attractive solution than leaving the space empty or having a broken or unusable sprayer.
If you already have a soap dispenser you don’t use, you could even try swapping out the soap for some lotion to add new function to your space.
3. Use That Extra Hole In Your Sink For An Air Switch
You can turn that empty hole into a simple and attractive way to turn your garbage disposal on and off!
An air switch can be easily installed into that extra hole and allows you to not need to add an a switch in the wall to turn it on and off.
It is a really great way to add a garbage disposal switch, if you don’t already have one.
An air switch is also a nice way to create a more attractive looking kitchen by removing the traditional wall switch from view.
Air switches are inexpensive, easy to install, and also easy to clean and replace, if necessary.
You can find them in just about every color and finish to match your existing faucet, sink, or hardware as well.
It’s such a smart idea, for both people with garbage disposals, or those who could benefit from adding one!
Save money by skipping the bottled water and instead add a drinking water spigot to the empty hole in your sink deck.
Mount this reverse osmosis water system under your sink and enjoy your refreshing drinking water with confidence!
This system is both a water filter and water softener.
It claims to remove up to 99% of over 1,000 contaminants.
That includes lead (removes up to 98% of lead), chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, hormones, asbestos, calcium, sodium, bacteria, giardia, viruses and more.
The whole system fits under a standard kitchen sink and includes instructions for DIY install.
It even comes with a contemporary brushed nickel water faucet to make install a breeze.
Better water and a more functional use for that empty space in your sink - a win-win!
Skip a step and get that tea kettle off your stove. Your can now turn your sink into a station for instant filtered hot water!
Great for those who are tea drinkers or just like the convenience of hot water on demand.
It also filters the water to make sure what you’re drinking is not only hot, it is also safe and delicious.
The water system can be easily installed under your sink, and plugged into an outlet.
Just pick your favorite style of hot water spigot to install in the empty hole and you’re in business!
Conclusion
There are many reasons you might have an empty space in your sink deck, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it! Using one of these creative ideas you can breathe new life into your sink by adding more function and style. I hope you feel inspired to make your own kitchen a little more beautiful and practically useful!
Now I want to hear from you - Do you have an empty hole in your sink deck? What idea to fill that empty space sounds the most interesting to you?
