You will find lots of lovers of the big single bowl sinks here on GW. That being said we are likely to go with a blanco silgranite double bowl sink. Check out silgranite sinks for sure.

I'm also planning on using a silgranite sink, mostly based on positive GW reports.

I had a stainless double bowl in our previous kitchen. We're now putting in a big single bowl with an off-set drain in this kitchen. Though I was fine with our stainless, I'm doing a white Kohler cast iron (the Riverby) sink this time. I looked at the Silgranit but got worried about staining and cleaning based on reports here with the Silgranit lighter colors. So I'm sticking with the Riverby 33" single bowl.

I have a Blanco white double bowl silgranit sink. It's about 1.5 years old. Never one issue with staining (use Soft Scrub to clean). I love it and highly recommend it. It's also 10" deep which is awesome!

I have a Blanco white double bowl silgranit sink. It's about 1.5 years old. Never one issue with staining (use Soft Scrub to clean). I love it and highly recommend it. It's also 10" deep which is awesome!

We put in a Julien deep single bowl. Our base cab is small @ 27", but we were still able to get a 21" wide into it. We spent a pretty penny on it, but it is worth way more than we paid. I downsized the cab from a 36" and our sink has more than double the usable space inside the sink. Before install, I would have settled for a more shallow, less wide one, but now that I've been able to use this beast, I will NEVER go back to a double, or settle for any other! It's perfect: not too shiny, not too matte, cleans VERY easily, holds a dishwasher full of dishes, glasses & pots, reflects the light beautifully and is VERY quiet!

have you thought about a low divide sink? It can serve as best of both worlds...we are installing a kolher ss smart divide apron front but they have other models made with different materials. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: kohler smart divide

Denali - I always had a double sink and am going with a low divide sink - best of both worlds - training wheels for those not quite ready to plunge...
Blanco Silgranit Cascade

Here is a picture from GW (I think this is CKs but can't remember)

One week into my first use of a Silgranite single bowl after years of a double SS. Will never go back to a double - it is so easy cleaning larger items, and a small wash basin is perfect for handwashing a few items yet still having access to the drain. (Drain is off to the side.) And it is sooo quiet!

Have fun picking!

I have a Kohler Stages 45" sink. I could not possibly be happier! It is a great size and comes with tons of accessories. I came frome a double bowl sink and will never look back!

I haven't been here since I did my kitchen almost 7 years ago, but a friend dragged me back by linking her layout post to me. :)

Even back then, most people leaned toward the big single, but I was adamant that I get my double bowl stainless KWC!

It is the one thing I regret every day. I would change it out to a large single in a heartbeat if I didn't have the granite to contend with.

Consider the ergonomics. If it is too deep it can be hard on your back--if it is an undermount, the bottom is that much further down. Also how far away is the sink. We bought an narrow front apron front sink to bring the sink closer. As far as the sink itself, I like to be able to lay a 1/2 sheet flat. Also consider the placement of the faucet.

Finally, another person with an undermount cast iron sink! I only had room for the Iron Tones, but it is plenty big enough for me. The whole single vs. double debate reminds of the briefs vs. boxers one.

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I've used both single and double sinks in the past. I am putting in a 28" single bowl Elkay stainless steel sink in my new kitchen remodel. May change to silgranite but definitely will stick with single bowl.

I am going with a double Kohler. My main sink is large enough to fit my large sheet cake and roaster and the small sink is about 12 inches. The small bowl is large enough to hold plates if needed and deep enough to soak lettuce, leaving the larger bowl for plate/pots etc. I only have one sink in my kitchen.

I found a discounted Kraus 16 G sink online. It isn't installed yet, but it has sound dampening panels and seems very sturdy. It comes with a SS grate. The only disappointment that at faucetdirect, the video shows and upgraded strainer but the skink shipped with a standard one one. Our granite fabricator used C-Tech but be careful because there are the "Builders" versions that tend to be cheaper. Check out Faucetdirect.com and overstock.com. I ended up ordering from Amazon prime with free shipping.

We got rid of our double-bowl stainless sink and replaced with a single bowl Silgranit sink. If you feel that the sound stainless steel sink is grating, you will be happy with Silgranit. Also, buh-bye to stainless steel's scratches, water marks and dull film. Have you decided on a countertop? The reason I am asking is that Silgranit comes in several colors. Our personal preference was for the darker colors of Silgranit anthracite and cafe brown, though it comes in light colors too. (we ended up with anthracite, which looks great with our Alaska White granite counters).

As to single vs. double bowl - can you explain why you want the double bowl? I think a crucial piece of information you have omitted is the overall width of your new sink. If it will be less than 30" wide, you would do better with a single bowl. That's because a double bowl sink that is 30" wide or less means neither bowl will be big enough for washing pots or laying down a pan to soak. You would do better with a single bowl sink if your overall width is less than 30". On the other hand, if you will have, e.g. a 36" width, a double bowl sink will work well, as long as you don't have a 50-50 style, but get a 60-40 or 70-30. So please let us know how big your sink will be.

Just recieved my Kohler smart divide 70/30 white cast iron sink. I have only had a chance to look in the box and it is gorgeous. It measures 33 x 22 so the large side seems big enough and for those really large items the smart divide will come in handy.

Thank you everyone for your input on sinks. I think we will go with a Silgranite 1. 3/4 bowl. I really wanted a single sink, but DH wanted 2 bowls. He washes the pots and pans and a few other items and since I made the decision for cabinets, I gave him this one. Going with the lower rise also. Our current double bowl is only 6 inches deep and about 12 inches across. So the Silgranit will be much larger

Thanks again.