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Kitchen sink recommendations - not stainless

8 years ago

In 2009 I used the Rohl Allia huge single bowl sink, it was gorgeous. This time I would like a huge sink with a smaller and a larger side, not farm style. Anyone have one they love recently? Thanks.

Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago

    How about copper? The best of the best is Rachiele, but there are other, cheaper, options out there. You pays your money you makes your choice, of course.

    vicbayside thanked bubblyjock
  • 8 years ago

    I haven't looked at Rachiele yet, although I love copper, its not what will work with what I have planned so far. Thanks!

  • 8 years ago

    Some photos of my 42" Rachiele.

    vicbayside thanked Jerry Jorgenson
  • 8 years ago

    How about a hint on what else you plan?

  • 8 years ago

    How big is huge? I know that Kohler has some cast iron options, but once you get into double bowls, each one is not particularly large.

    One option might be to use two separate undermount cast iron sinks mounted next to each other, depending upon your countertop material.

    vicbayside thanked palimpsest
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Jerry, your sink is beautiful!

    This is the current sink and I have liked using it with the double bowls. Its about 35" x 19" wide total. The bowls are 19 x 15 and 11 x 15.

    Pal, I have never seen that done before, what countertops are good for that route?

    I liked my Rohl Fireclay material in biscuit. My new plan includes using another biscuit colored sink. Just wanted to know if anyone has one similar they love. Thanks.

  • 8 years ago

    We used this one in our last three houses. I still like it.

    Kohler Executive Chef

    vicbayside thanked rwiegand
  • 8 years ago

    Frankly I'd rather have one single large bowl than two narrower ones.

    vicbayside thanked cpartist
  • 8 years ago

    Jerry, that bread looks yummy. I love how big your sink is too. I looked at your kitchen pics, so nice! How do you like the oven and cooktop with all the cooking you do?

    rwiegand, thank you for the link, its a nice looking sink.

    cpartist, that seems to be the majority. Since I had the Rohl Allia single sink for almost 10 years I am very familiar with using one. I felt like I had to keep bringing out a tub for water which I didn't like to do.

    This current sink with one small and one large works really well. Since living here with this sink for a couple of months, I have found I really like having the small sink to keep filled with hot soapy water while cooking and while cleaning up.

    The sink with the Smart Divide seems good, with the option to fill it all if needed. Anyone using that feature?

    Thanks!

  • vicbayside thanked palimpsest
  • 8 years ago

    vicbayside. I am really liking the Bluestar wall oven. I can easily do a dozen loaves or fifty muffins and I don't have to rotate for them to come out even. (The next appliance purchase will be a big freezer. I have a hard time fitting everything into the current one.) The oven's broiler is another favourite of mine. And not having to bend over to access the oven makes cooking fun rather than a chore.

    The Wolf cooktop is great except for the touch control. Next time I will get one with knobs. The issue with touch control is that it doesn't work when fingers are damp and spills can change the settings or turn everything off. There are two good solutions, but only the knob solution is available (like the Bluestar induction that just came out). The other solution is to have the touch controls remote. I would like them to attach to the hood. This wouldn't solve the damp hands issue, but that's minor compared to the spills issue. (I know you guys never spill while cooking, but I'm kind of messy.)

  • 8 years ago

    I have had both a divided and a single bowl. I like single better. But either way, I have loved Kohler cast iron sinks. I have had one of those in my last two kitchens. Both white. Love them.

  • 8 years ago

    Yeah, I think Dino nailed it when he said that if you have a dishwasher you don't need a double bowl. A single bowl is, perhaps surprisingly, more versatile and usable than a double bowl--at least I've found that to be the case.

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