"Eventually, I realized nobody else was ever gonna notice...but still, knowing it's there can be tough to ignore."
Totally relate to this. Just installed my first kitchen sink and spent hours obsessing over whether it was perfectly level. Kept second-guessing myself—was it the countertop that wasn't straight? The sink itself? Or maybe just my eyes playing tricks on me? At some point, I had to step back and ask myself if anyone would even notice besides me. Still not sure where exactly that line is between careful and crazy...
Honestly, does it even matter if anyone else notices? I get the frustration, but sometimes obsessing over tiny imperfections just takes away from actually enjoying your space. When I redid my bathroom tile, I spent days stressing about one slightly crooked tile. Now I barely remember which one it was. Maybe the real question is: can you live with it comfortably, or will it bug you every time you're at the sink?
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, as someone who's in the custom home building trade, I see this kind of thing a lot. Small imperfections might seem trivial at first, but if it's something you notice daily—especially in a high-use area like the kitchen sink—it can really start to grate on you over time. I've had clients who initially said "it's fine," only to call me back months later because they couldn't stand looking at it anymore.
On the other hand, some imperfections do fade into the background once you stop actively looking for them. If it's purely cosmetic and doesn't affect functionality or cause leaks, you might genuinely forget about it after a while. But if you're already feeling bothered enough to post here... it might be worth the extra effort now to fix it properly. Better to spend a bit more time upfront and feel satisfied long-term than to regret not addressing it down the road.
"Small imperfections might seem trivial at first, but if it's something you notice daily—especially in a high-use area like the kitchen sink—it can really start to grate on you over time."
This resonates with me. Still, sometimes embracing minor flaws can lead to creative solutions or even inspire unique design choices. Curious if anyone's turned an imperfection into a favorite feature...?
When we installed our reclaimed wood countertop, there was this annoying knot right near the sink—drove me nuts at first. But after sealing it properly, it's become my favorite detail...adds character and reminds me daily that imperfections can be beautiful.
