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Kitchen Sink Recs
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:03 am
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:03 am
Looking to replace my 2 compartment drop-in overmount style sink at the house and hoping the board may be able to offer some advice. I have the standard 2 compartment with both compartments being equal in size. I'm considering going with either a single bowl or a 60/40 while not breaking the bank. I'd like to keep total fixture cost, sink and faucet, as close to $500 or less as possible.
Examples:
Single Compartment
60/40
I'm tired of my sheet pans and larger cutting boards not fitting completely in the bottom of the sink to soak and/or clean up later. The single bowl completely solves that issue but does create a bit of a problem if you get lazy with doing the dishes but still need access to the sink and/or drain. The 60/40 would give me a larger compartment on one side but not quite big enough for the larger cutting boards and half sheet pans to sit flat on the bottom of the sink (larger compartment would need to be 18" inside clear and most I've seen are approx 16").
Anyone have experience with either style? For those that have gone to a single compartment, do you ever miss not having two? My drop-in sink is 33" so really looking for something around that size to avoid countertop modifications. TIA
Examples:
Single Compartment
60/40
I'm tired of my sheet pans and larger cutting boards not fitting completely in the bottom of the sink to soak and/or clean up later. The single bowl completely solves that issue but does create a bit of a problem if you get lazy with doing the dishes but still need access to the sink and/or drain. The 60/40 would give me a larger compartment on one side but not quite big enough for the larger cutting boards and half sheet pans to sit flat on the bottom of the sink (larger compartment would need to be 18" inside clear and most I've seen are approx 16").
Anyone have experience with either style? For those that have gone to a single compartment, do you ever miss not having two? My drop-in sink is 33" so really looking for something around that size to avoid countertop modifications. TIA
This post was edited on 2/11/17 at 10:04 am
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Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:11 am to pigpickin
We've got a Shaw farmhouse single compartment. It is OK but handwashing dishes is a lot easier with a double compartment
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:11 am to pigpickin
We went to a single bowl 7 years ago and could not be happier, the only downside is drying pots after you clean them
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:33 am to pigpickin
We went with a divided granite composite sink and really like it. It's deep as hell, which makes it a back strain to bend over and get stuff on the bottom, so we added a wire rack on the big side that raises stuff up and lets it drain.
Been very happy with it.
Looks sort of like this. They come in all colors.
Been very happy with it.
Looks sort of like this. They come in all colors.
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:40 am to pigpickin
We used to have a double compartment sink and recently swapped to the single compartment. I can get everything in there now. It is fantastic. I can wash my big 24x18 cutting board with no problems.
Posted on 2/11/17 at 10:40 am to wickowick
I do have a lot of pots and pans I hand wash...should that play into my decision? I did find a 60/40 with an 18" clear inside dimension on the larger side.
Ruvati 60/40
Ruvati 60/40
Posted on 2/11/17 at 11:40 am to pigpickin
Double heavy gauge SS. Deep model. Had it for years. looks new.
Posted on 2/11/17 at 12:03 pm to pigpickin
I hand wash a lot, especially my pans. I find that I am happiest when I keep the disposal side open so that I can prep and the other side available to wash as I go. Most of my work career was spent in a development or analytical lab and washing was critical for safety and accuracy of my work. I know that influenced my sink choice.
For us a double, heavy gage SS Kohler (with equal sized sides) with Kohler faucets, Down side was the $800 we spent on sink and faucet. We love the sink and especially the faucet which is high with a pull out spray feature.
Bought the most expensive disposal we found, which is very quiet and very fast, also expensive at almost $500.
My justification was that I use the sink a lot and love the activity of cooking so it was worth it.
I never notice any problem washing full sheet pans or cutting boards even though they don't lay flat in the bottom of the sink.
I would find a single sink very difficult to work with because I prep food and wash dishes all through the meal preparation work.
For us a double, heavy gage SS Kohler (with equal sized sides) with Kohler faucets, Down side was the $800 we spent on sink and faucet. We love the sink and especially the faucet which is high with a pull out spray feature.
Bought the most expensive disposal we found, which is very quiet and very fast, also expensive at almost $500.
My justification was that I use the sink a lot and love the activity of cooking so it was worth it.
I never notice any problem washing full sheet pans or cutting boards even though they don't lay flat in the bottom of the sink.
I would find a single sink very difficult to work with because I prep food and wash dishes all through the meal preparation work.
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