Kitchen Sink ...Yes or No?

16 years ago

I really want to remodel our kitchen and hope to do start sometime this year. I have been looking for a sink that I love to "jump start" things. I came across a vintage cast iron single sink with a built in drain board on each side. It has the high backsplash built in as well. The price was in our budget and it seemed to be in great condition. One issue though is the sink itself seemed a tad shallow. Maybe it only appeared shallow since it was outside without anything around it and not "hooked up". I also worry that I won't like a single sink. What do you think?

I have wanted a farmhouse sink for years but they are so expensive that I am not sure I will ever be able to get one. I thought this might be the next best thing since it does give you the same vintage feel.

Oh, and as for sink use, I don't wash many dishes in the sink prefering the dishwasher. We do have a garbage disposal that we use often. I wish my pots and pans would fit in our sink better at times which may be an issue with a shallow sink. Does anyone know if they are really shallow btw? Currently we don't have a pull out sprayer which we will have with the new sink so this will help with the pots and pans.

Anyway after much rambling, I would love to hear your thoughts.

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kahlanne
Original Author
16 years ago
I tried to find a link to a sink like I am describing and the best I can come up with is on this blog. The only difference is the sink itself is not as wide and it has two drainboards, one on each side.

Hope the link works...
http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2010/02/it-takes-a-vision.html

Here is a link that might be useful: vintage sink
bmorepanic
16 years ago
They normally are shallow, but because of the height to the faucet, still can wash and fill very large pots.

Before deciding:
-- You might want to price wall mounted faucets on 8 or 12 inch centers - really give it special attention if you want a spray. Sometimes those faucets are either pricey or against code.
-- Think out your cabinets because those sinks are a little narrow, too - usually 22" front to back instead of 24-25". A specially built cabinet, curtains or decorative waste lines have all been used.
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plllog
16 years ago
They still make the style sink you describe. A few of our members have one, some the original, others the reproduction.

A shallower sink is better for prep. A deeper sink is better for hiding dishes in and soaking things. Some people have issues with a deep sink because the bottom is too low and that causes backaches. Did you measure just how deep the sink is? I think the reproduction is over 9" deep. That's actually pretty deep. Most kitchen sinks are 7"-10" deep. The distance from the bottom of the faucet to the bottom of the sink is what's important for pots. Any traditional style wall mount faucet should be fine. Some of the very modern ones, that would look a little silly anyway, might drop down too far. An arch would be better.
kahlanne
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you for the advice. I am going to go back and measure everything. I never knew they still made them. Lots more $ than this vintage one that appears in really good condition too. I will definitely check on the faucets. I can see how that would be a deal breaker. Thanks again.