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Single basin sink or 70/30 split?

11 years ago
I have chosen a 36 inch wide stainless steel apron sink but can't decide between a big huge single basin or to get one with a 70/30 split. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated! I should mention that I rarely hand wash dishes but still, this is a tough decision!

Comments (31)

  • 11 years ago
    Single!! I have a double in cabin and I hate it. Have 36" apron at home and love it.
  • 11 years ago
    I agree - having a large single bowl sink was a must for our kitchen Reno. I have never been able to wash large pots comfortably in a double sink.
  • 11 years ago
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    I really like having a divided sink but split 50/50, but I put wet things in one side to dry when they can't go into the dishwasher like good crystal, silver, and pots. .
  • 11 years ago
    You'll hear lots of votes for both, but I am w greenfish, and prefer cleaning one sink drain to two, as well as having the additional basin room when I need it.
  • 11 years ago
    One large basin is great- used to have 50/50 and LOVE my new single basin sink!
  • 11 years ago
    Personally I find the split sink more useful (for doing dishes) but it depends on your needs
  • 11 years ago
    Single - allows for large pots, great for parties and cleaner look
  • 11 years ago
    Another vote for large single, and I do all my dishes by hand.
  • 11 years ago
    I have a 70/30 and wish most of the time that it was 50/50.
  • 11 years ago
    I'm voting for a nice wide, deep single sink. I use one and love it. Have a small dish drainer I can put in one side when needed, can wash the ENTIRE turkey roaster pan in it, as well as e dog, the grand babies, whatever.
  • 11 years ago
    Agree with single and go as deep as possible.
  • 11 years ago
    What about having a separate drain from the garbage disposal?
  • 11 years ago
    70/30 undercount kitchen sink - yes or no

    Trying to decide, I cook and hand wash my big pans . My area is 36 inch for sink base . Should I go for 70/30 or single .like the fact I can put my pans in the sink in a single bowl , but I can keep it for drying in second bowl.
    Any one help me decide. Looks like not a lot of 70/30 out there anymore . All I see online is 60/40
  • 11 years ago
    So sorry 5brainards , I thought I was asking advice in a separate post. What did u decide ?
  • 11 years ago
    I love the way the single bowl looks, but decided to go with the one with the split because when I wash my dishes or pots by hand, I like them to sit and dry on the other side....then they are hidden opposed to drying on the counter.
  • 11 years ago
    I went with the single after many years of 50/50, 60/40 and 70/30's. Love, love, love the single.
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks for all the input, everyone! I'm going with a single basin sink--after weighing the great input you all gave me, I talked to my mother-in-law who just re-did her kitchen and happens to wash a lot of dishes by hand and is a super clean freak. She LOVES her single basin sink!!! I think I will love mine, too.
  • 11 years ago
    Large Single! My kitchen designer talked me out of a double sink and I'm so glad she did.
  • 11 years ago
    I love my single, a Rubbermaind dishpan works when needed.
  • 11 years ago
    Karen Dumont - I agree with you. My pots and pans are drying in one half of my sink. I would hate to have a dish rack on the counter top.
  • 11 years ago
    I have a 70/30 type split now and if I had a second chance I would get just one basin. I never use the little one and would like more space for washing large pans. Plus with two sinks you have to set the faucet in between so it can reach both basins which means it's not in the middle of either. basin As a result it often doesn't stretch far enough without pulling the sprayer out to reach whatever you are washing.
  • 11 years ago
    single for more useable space and versatility and looks and ease of installation
  • 11 years ago
    is marble a choice for bathroom vanity ok
  • 11 years ago
    is marble an OK choice for abathroom vanity
  • 8 years ago

    I too have had split sinks and now have one large stainless sink that looks great but is always dirty since I scrape the dishes into the drain/garbage disposal. I have a rack inside but rinsing the food into the center disposal takes lots of water and then I have to dry it so it doesn't water spot. What I would prefer in our new house is one side being very large and the disposal side being small. I can no longer find my old Franke split sink, sadly.

  • 7 years ago

    70/30 for the reason Sandra gives! Garbage in the small one leaves the larger size available. Wish there were more of them.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Single bowl sinks dominate in my sink replacement business; a low divide now and again.

  • 7 years ago

    Hi Joseph, I am sure the OP from 2015 is still waiting for your advice. :)

  • 7 years ago

    I am doing a 36 inch single in our new kitchen. I fine the dividers to be annoying in rental homes on vacation. For those who like the Double, am I missing something?

  • 7 years ago

    I have a solution that I used in our previous house and I'm doing the same thing in our new home. I have the 36" single bowl sink in kitchen, I put in a laundry tub that comes with a build in wash board on one side and also comes with a plastic tub. I've used that tub in my kitchen to wash dishes in soapy water and rinse clean dishes in the rest of the sink. Best of all worlds.

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