For anyone who’s gone through a kitchen renovation—what are your thoughts on Barazza sinks?
Are they worth the price compared to other high-end stainless options? How do they hold up in terms of durability, cleaning, and scratch resistance? What are the real-world pros and cons you’ve noticed? Any customization options you’d recommend (size, accessories, finishes)? I’m weighing whether Barazza is worth the splurge for a new build, or if there are better alternatives in the same tier. Would love to hear from folks who’ve lived with one day-to-day.
If you’re looking at Barazza, you’re definitely not in “just buying a sink” mode, you’re in design decision territory. I’ll say this: Barazza is absolutely beautiful in person, especially if you’re doing a modern or Italian-style kitchen. Where they really shine is when the sink is part of an integrated stainless countertop — that seamless, welded-in look is the thing you’re really paying for. If that aesthetic makes your heart flutter, Barazza does it very, very well.
In real life, though, stainless is still stainless. Even at this level, you’re going to get scratches — especially early on. They start as micro-swirls and eventually blur into that brushed “patina” look. It doesn’t make the sink look bad, but it does make it look lived-in. If you’re the type who wants everything to look showroom-perfect forever, stainless (of any brand) might wear on your nerves. If you’re okay with normal wear that looks more professional-kitchen over time, then you’ll be fine.
Daily use is honestly easy. Quick wipe down, standard stainless cleaner once in a while, and it looks great again. The deeper bowls are awesome if you actually cook — swinging a baking sheet into a shallow sink is annoying and Barazza’s depth helps with that. The square corners look amazing but collect crumbs and grime a little more than rounded sinks, so you do have to pay half a second of extra attention when cleaning. Not a dealbreaker, just something you notice.
Where people hesitate is the price… and honestly that’s valid. If you’re just buying an undermount sink to put in granite or quartz, Barazza starts to feel excessive. Brands like Franke, Blanco, Kohler, etc. make phenomenal stainless sinks that work just as well for a lot less. You’re not buying Barazza because it drains water better — you’re buying it because you love the design, the customization, and the “this looks like a magazine kitchen” feeling.
If you do go Barazza, I’d 100% get a bottom grid from day one because scratches will happen. Also pay attention to bowl size — the oversized single basins are super nice in daily life. And if you’re already spending this kind of money, the integrated countertop option is the move… that’s where the brand actually makes sense vs. just flexing on an undermount sink.
So yeah — Barazza isn’t a practical necessity. It’s a design choice. If you’re building a dream kitchen and you care deeply about how everything looks together, it can be worth it and very satisfying to live with. If you’re more about function per dollar, you’ll get 90% of the performance elsewhere for much less. The real question is whether you’re building a kitchen to use… or one you also kind of want to stare at lovingly.
I'm so excited to answer this. I went with a Barazza integrated stainless sink with the built-in drainboard, and it’s probably my favorite part of the kitchen. The steel quality feels different—denser, somehow “quieter” when you set pans down. It cleans up beautifully with just soap and water. The custom sizing was a huge win since we had an odd island depth. Pricey, yes, but in my opinion it’s a functional piece of art.
Thoughts on the Barazza Sinks
Newly renovated kitchen
For anyone who’s gone through a kitchen renovation—what are your thoughts on Barazza sinks? Are they worth the price compared to other high-end stainless options? How do they hold up in terms of durability, cleaning, and scratch resistance? What are the real-world pros and cons you’ve noticed? Any customization options you’d recommend (size, accessories, finishes)? I’m weighing whether Barazza is worth the splurge for a new build, or if there are better alternatives in the same tier. Would love to hear from folks who’ve lived with one day-to-day.
If you’re looking at Barazza, you’re definitely not in “just buying a sink” mode, you’re in design decision territory. I’ll say this: Barazza is absolutely beautiful in person, especially if you’re doing a modern or Italian-style kitchen. Where they really shine is when the sink is part of an integrated stainless countertop — that seamless, welded-in look is the thing you’re really paying for. If that aesthetic makes your heart flutter, Barazza does it very, very well.
In real life, though, stainless is still stainless. Even at this level, you’re going to get scratches — especially early on. They start as micro-swirls and eventually blur into that brushed “patina” look. It doesn’t make the sink look bad, but it does make it look lived-in. If you’re the type who wants everything to look showroom-perfect forever, stainless (of any brand) might wear on your nerves. If you’re okay with normal wear that looks more professional-kitchen over time, then you’ll be fine.
Daily use is honestly easy. Quick wipe down, standard stainless cleaner once in a while, and it looks great again. The deeper bowls are awesome if you actually cook — swinging a baking sheet into a shallow sink is annoying and Barazza’s depth helps with that. The square corners look amazing but collect crumbs and grime a little more than rounded sinks, so you do have to pay half a second of extra attention when cleaning. Not a dealbreaker, just something you notice.
Where people hesitate is the price… and honestly that’s valid. If you’re just buying an undermount sink to put in granite or quartz, Barazza starts to feel excessive. Brands like Franke, Blanco, Kohler, etc. make phenomenal stainless sinks that work just as well for a lot less. You’re not buying Barazza because it drains water better — you’re buying it because you love the design, the customization, and the “this looks like a magazine kitchen” feeling.
If you do go Barazza, I’d 100% get a bottom grid from day one because scratches will happen. Also pay attention to bowl size — the oversized single basins are super nice in daily life. And if you’re already spending this kind of money, the integrated countertop option is the move… that’s where the brand actually makes sense vs. just flexing on an undermount sink.
So yeah — Barazza isn’t a practical necessity. It’s a design choice. If you’re building a dream kitchen and you care deeply about how everything looks together, it can be worth it and very satisfying to live with. If you’re more about function per dollar, you’ll get 90% of the performance elsewhere for much less. The real question is whether you’re building a kitchen to use… or one you also kind of want to stare at lovingly.
I'm so excited to answer this. I went with a Barazza integrated stainless sink with the built-in drainboard, and it’s probably my favorite part of the kitchen. The steel quality feels different—denser, somehow “quieter” when you set pans down. It cleans up beautifully with just soap and water. The custom sizing was a huge win since we had an odd island depth. Pricey, yes, but in my opinion it’s a functional piece of art.