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Kitchen sink recommendations

8 years ago

I have new cabinets arriving in a few weeks and I need to purchase a new sink. The minimum cabinet size is 33" (too small!). So we were told we can only get a sink up to 31" wide. I'm hoping (fingers crossed) that I can find a sink with these features at only 31" wide:

stainless steel

low divide - 60/40 or 70/30

rounded corners


Can someone recommend a sink that would fit these requirements.


Thanks!

Comments (15)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I don't recommend a double bowl sink when your cabinet size is 33". That's because neither bowl will be big enough to set a pan down to soak, or a fry pan's handle will always be hitting the divide as you try to wash it.

    But if you must get a double bowl sink, look at the Kraus sinks. You can see them on overstock dot com or expressdecor dot com. A lot of bang for the buck, because they are the thicker 16 gauge (most sinks in this price range are the thinner 18 gauge), and come with sink grid for free. Many satisfied customers on this forum.

    You might also consider more squared corners instead of the rounded you mention. You will get more interior real estate in a sink with more square corners.

    Kraus also makes nice single bowl sinks if you want to look at those too.

    Kraus 60/40 33" stainless steel sink

  • 8 years ago

    Are you sure you want a double bowl? I went from a 30" double to a 30" single and love it -- I can see going to a double if you had more space, of course. (I'm a satisfied Kraus buyer, but I've only been using it about 8 months.)


    I don't know of any low divide doubles in that size, but I wanted to put out a recommendation to to think about single bowl instead.

  • 8 years ago

    Why do you want a double sink - analyze those reasons because a single bowl can easily provide the functionality of a double bowl sink whereas a double sink can not provide the functionality of a single bowl sink so it is far less functional and versatile.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Thanks for the all of the comments! I’m still a little worried that a 30” single bowl will be too wide. I read that low divide double sinks are a great compromise bc long pots or pots with handles can still fit easily if the divide is low enough. I did find this one:

    https://www.blanco-germany.com/en_us/en_us/sinks/product_catalog/sink.html?articleNo=519452#

    It’s not stainless steel and corners are barely rounded... but my gf likes the color so that’s a plus!

  • 8 years ago

    Too wide for what?

  • 8 years ago

    Ha! I guess it just feels like too much of a sink for us. But seriously, we don’t have wide or long pots, it’s just the two of us. And we don’t stack dishes or dirty pots in the sink. Not unless we’re hosting. But I’ll take another look at single bowl. Thanks!

  • 8 years ago

    It does look and feel big when you first get it, because it's a bigger bowl than you're used to, but I find it far more flexible. For instance, I have a roll-out silicone draining mat over part of mine most of the time, or (as has been said) you could put a small tub in there to defrost meat while you're using the rest of the sink for something else.


  • 8 years ago

    With appropriate sink accessories, it's also a better alternative to prepping and thawing so that you don't have to clean off the counter.

    I just cook for myself but I still have sheet pans or roasting pans that I want to be able to lay flat to soak and to rinse.

    You never know what your needs might be in the future - unless there is some way that you functionally utilize two bowls, the single bowl provides more versatility - and it doesn't limit your choices - unless there you have a specific need for two bowls.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I have a Bianco very similar to Nachums. That's a great design. No more double sinks EVER. HATE THEM HATE THEM. Two sinks too small bowls rather than one useful one.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I recommend going with the largest single basin sink that will fit in your base cabinet. You can always place a plastic dishpan in one half of the sink for soaking or washing up as you're working. Blanco makes a number of sinks that would probably work for you. Use the "Sink Selector" feature on their website to find the models that will fit your cabinet. I have a "Super Single" (which requires a 36" base cabinet) from their STEELART sink collection, and I think it's one of the best remodeling choices that I made. It's deep and wide. Oven racks, baking sheets, canning pots -- all fit with no problem. If I want to do washing up as I'm cooking, I simply put a small dishpan in the sink at one end. (The STEELART sinks come in two styles, one with zero-radius corners, or the R-10 models that have 10-degree radius corners. I recommend the latter, as they are easier to clean, but still maintain a clean architectural look.)

  • 8 years ago

    NK, you're not crazy. I absolutely prefer a double (but offset) bowl sink, especially in a smart divide. I want a separate drain for the disposal, and am also a wash - stage - rinse at once person when it comes to hand-washables. So I use a wash basin on the left side of the sink and pile the waiting-to-be-rinsed pans & such in the right bowl. Crazy. Big sheet pans or roasters take advantage of the low divide. It works for us. Not for everyone. It looks like your challenge may be the 33" base cabinet for double options. I have the Kholer 3945 Vault offset. But heck, apron sinks are probably out of fashion now too. They do provide nice front to back depth.

  • 8 years ago

    I bought a sink and it did not get in size in my kitchen until I called specialists on washer repair belmont, they reacted very quickly to the application and were able to help with the solution of the problem. https://euappliancerepair.com/cities/foster/


  • 8 years ago

    We installed a Ruvati 16 gauge sink in our kitchen. It's simply gorgeous and well made, according to the plumber who installed it. So we ordered a second one for the other half of our duplex. Ordered from Amazon.

  • 8 years ago

    I have a smaller sink in my kitchen. It handles everything I use regularly. Anything else can go to the utility tub sink or outside. A 24 or 21" wide 21" front to back 9" deep sink will handle everything for you and give you more counter space.