Drop in Sink

17 years ago

You'd think that something like a kitchen sink would be an easy thing to decide. NOT!! Not for me anyway.

I've gone round the block a couple of times on this issue. I'm very specific about wanting two bowls . . . one that is 20" - 22" wide and one that is at least 12" wide for a drainer (interior dimensions).

I've found two sinks that meet these specs. One was a soft variety of soapstone . . . so I nixed the idea because I was worried about it chipping, etc. The other is this fireclay drop in model. My counters will be soapstone. Does anyone have a drop in sink with soapstone counters? Anyone very unhappy with a drop in?

I've never had an undermount or an apron. Maybe I'll be fine with a drop in since that is what I'm used to. I guess I'm just looking for moral support : )

On a happy note . . . my 4' wide harborview sink by kohler will be installed early next week! The plumber was here yesterday and ran the pipes. My husband has to sheetrock and beadboard and then the plumber will be back to do the install. Slow but sure the house will get done . . . someday.

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Comments (6)

desertsteph
17 years ago
that's some sink! I like it!

I'm getting a drop in also - double bowl. it's what I'm used to and I think is my only option with laminate - but i'm fine with it.
ofealia
17 years ago
What size is your sink base? In order to get two bowls, one being so wide, it will take a larger than "standard" cabinet.

Another idea, if you're willing to explore undermount sinks - is to get two seperate sinks and install them side by side - there would be a soapstone ledge in between them. Kohler has some examples, I believe on their website - I know that they have both stainless, and fireclay that are specifically designed to do this.

The only thing that would take some getting used to, in my opinion, is when you have your faucet on, you would need to turn it off, swing the spout to the other sink, and turn it back on. If you swing it with the water running, it will hit the middle ledge and run off the side.

I think that undermount sinks are much easier to take care of, and nicer looking, and if you're going to the expense of getting a countertop that you have the ability to do an undermount sink, you should. That said, drop-in sinks function fine :) They hold water, they drain water... they just have the crumb catcher around them.
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kitchendetective
17 years ago
I specified a huge drop-in sink for the clean-up sink in my kitchen. The rim has never presented a problem. It has never accumulated grunge or crumbs. It just hasn't. I'm very pleased with that sink.
judydel
Original Author
17 years ago
Ofealia our sink base is 42" wide. I would prefer an apron or undermount but I just can't find the dimensions I'm looking for. I considered going with two separate bowls, but can't find a bowl that is 12" wide for the smaller side.

I'd love to see a photo of soapstone with a white drop in if anyone would care to share : ) Kitchendetective what kind of counter do you have?

Thanks for the encouragement.
ofealia
17 years ago
What about this U/M Cast Iron from Kohler?

12" wide x 18" deep

although, now that I look at that, once it's installed, it's not 12" wide

This one ends up being 14" wide once it's undermounted

17" wide x 18" deep

with this wider one

24" wide x 18" deep

Here is a Shaw Apron Front sink that would work

Shaw

I hope they give you some ideas, at least =)
judydel
Original Author
17 years ago
Ofealia,

Thanks for taking the time to research options for me. That Shaw's sink is gorgeous and I'd buy it up if I could flip it and have the small bowl on the left. I can't have it on the right because of the layout of the sink and DW.

Hummm but I hadn't seen that kohler 17" model before (which become 14" when undermounted). Would I be able to fit the kohler 17" and 24" side by side in a 42" base cabinet? I can't picture how it would work (probably because I've never had an undermount before). I'll have to show our plumber.