Does a prep sink take away space or add function in a small kitchen?

9 years ago

With the help of Buehl and several others, we redid our kitchen 7 years ago. Back then my username was rjr220, but the email account associated with that name is gone, and hence, the new name. I was one of the first to use a Kohler Stages sink. Loved it then, still love it today. Love the kitchen and it's functionality, but the kids have flown the nest and it's time for us to downsize in a year or so. We are purchasing a condo but the kitchen is a total redo (as with the bathrooms and flooring). Aren't planning to move in for a year.

The kitchen is a funky space. 16'8" by 9'2' at one end, and about 8" at the other end. Photos and layout to follow. But as I lay awake at night, I am wondering if a prep sink would add to the functionality of this long, narrow space that gives the minimum of 48" for 2 people to work. Anyone with a small space who put in a prep sink (and yes, I am planning on a Kohler Stages for my main sink -- but the 33 incher rather than the 42) in as well as a regular sink?

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barnaclebob
9 years ago
I can't imagine a prep sink in a small kitchen being helpful but after increasing the size of my sink in my medium/small sized kitchen, I would go with a large 39" dual bowl 60/40 split sink.
Buehl
9 years ago
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It depends on the layout -- a prep sink isn't about the size of the Kitchen, it's about how it helps/hinders functionality. In a small Kitchen it might be a big help or it might not; ditto in a large Kitchen.

We would need to see your layout to know.

Don't let it keep you up right now -- wait until it's time to settle on a layout! :-)
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palimpsest
9 years ago
It depends on the layout. My current kitchen is 7'3" x 10, obviously no room for a prep sink, but in the future I will expand it to 7'3" x 13 and use a Stages or an uneven divided sink with two faucets, one end for prep one end for cleanup with two faucets.
dan1888
9 years ago
Sometimes in a layout, small or large a side spray or second faucet gives you the added function for dual cooks. This Kohler unit pulls out too. Two Karbons work also.