I have the same size sink so wont post a picture. I love the size.

A lot of single bowl kitchens have large sinks. The KD takes a cabinet layout designed long ago around a double bowl. Those had to be wide with two doors under. The easiest thing is to retain everything else and put in a same size sink. Done.

If you have a small kitchen the size that functions can be 21 x 16 or 18 inside. You'll have more counter. You'll want to work out the symmetry of the cabs. That can be easy with all drawers for your lowers.

Vinmarks could you actually post a picture so I can see what it looks like installed? Mine hasn't been installed yet, maybe once it's in place I'll feel more comfortable with it

And Dan 1888, Sorry I wasn't more clear. We are doing a small reno. I am not replacing the cabinets, I'm going to keep the exsisting cabinets and just replace the counter tops. So if I'm going to go with another size sink, now is the time! I did look at another sink option which was 25x18. Is that a decent size for a kitchen? Most of the pictures I've seen people had used them in laundry rooms or as island sinks.

We have a single bowl Frankie 27” (approx inside measurements) undermount in our outdoor kitchen and it seems HUGE. I can fit all my large baking sheets and pots in there. I personally prefer a double bowl 32” sink in my kitchen but step outside to hand wash larger items. I can post a pic in the am if interested.

I have a 30” wide single bowl sink, and at first it seemed large. I think that feeling lasted one day! Now I cannot imagine having a smaller sink. In my next kitchen (well, in my daydreaming about my next kitchen), I will get an even larger sink. I don’t have photos. But I am telling you, you would not like the 25” sink you mentioned. You would end up looking longingly at photos of kitchens with larger sinks, and think, “darn, why didn’t I get the 30” sink when I had the chance?!”

Since you said you aren’t changing cabinets, do you know what is the width of your sink base cabinet? I am asking cause I want to make sure you checked that before choosing a sink width.

I would hate shortchanging the possible counter space as those inches matter more in a small kitchen. 24-25 inches and Deeper seems a good compromise. Must have a good dishwasher as well.

You haven't mentioned your layout. Because part of sink sizing involves counter depth. Often 24-25.5" is standard. Say for example you have a galley kitchen or separated runs without corner cabinets. Since you're replacing the counters in some layouts you could choose a deeper counter of 28-30". Your existing lower cabinets can be remounted to the wall with 2x4 blocks as spacers between the cabinets and the wall. A 2x4 cleat horizontally mounted to the wall acts as the mount for the counter. . . . . . The deeper counter gives you more island-like work spaces. The added value in function is immense. . . . .Now back to a sink for this deeper counter. An 18 x 22 can now by mounted with the 22 front to back. You'll need to possibly trim the rear cabinet panel and figure faucet mounting and shutoffs. You have all the sink capacity you need with the minimum of your counter work space used up. Using your old wide sink base the new sink can be installed to one side with space for more easily accessible pull out garbage or whatever on the open side.

eer2099, I'm doing the same.

At first I thought I wanted a 33", until I measured our current sink which is just 22" and seems plenty big enough. I switched to a 25".

I was going to get the Kohler Cape Dory:

https://www.build.com/kohler-k-5864-5u-kitchen-sink/s562737?uid=171571

But instead I got the Riverby:

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/k-5872-3a1-0-20-47-kohler-riverby-25-l-x-22-w-x-9-58-top-mount-single-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-basin-rack-koh19226.html

In a small kitchen a large sink can steal a good deal of your prep space.

Wayfair delivery, by the way, was terrific, with the driver texting me up until the point of delivery, and it arrived without a scratch.

Kim G, I would love to see a picture if you don't mind!

To me, the size of the sink you purchased, with 30" interior width is perfect, not too big, not too small. It's what I have. Would not have wanted smaller. There are many many people on this forum with much larger sinks than that. I don't think you should go smaller. I too want to know what your base sink cabinet size is, because if you are not changing out the cabinets, you actually do not have flexibility of sink size.

I went with a Kraus 30" undermount (stainless) single bowl, which gives me 28" of workable sink, and it only seemed big because it was one big bowl......in fact, it was the exact size of the double bowl sink I replaced it with.

Adding the after market drying rack (which can be rolled up and removed) makes the space seem a little less daunting. I usually keep the rack there even if I'm not using it, as a kind of visual change (since it's clean and simple looking).

A couple of pics. I put a half sheet pan in the second to give you a point of reference.

Using Hercules straps to undermount your sink will give you the better long-term problem free sink install. Don't let it be installed with clips.

This allows a smaller sink in a larger cabinet. And it can be offset.

Here is a 27 1/2 ” x 19” sink (interior dimensions). Ample room but I think 30” would be even better. The size from front to back is very impotant to consider. This one is bowed in the front which actually makes it really, really nice and roomy for large pots and pans without concern about clanging everything against the sides of the sink. The one drawback about it is that it drains VERY slowly and water tends to collect in the corners. I don’t believe that they are all like this but might just be my particular sink (Shaws/Rohl).

If counterspace is a problem, you might want to consider one of the ledge type sinks which would give you more prep space. Here is a 26” x 17” (interior dimensions). The ledge here brings the interior front to back dimensions down to 16”. Size wise, if this was the only sink in my home I would not be happy....26” is too small. It’s in our pantry, so it’s not a big deal about the size. The ledge though is amazing! Chopping veggies or prepping on the cutting board is a pleasure....everything stays IN the sink and doesn’t spill all over your counters. I don’t know if they make a ledge type sink in white fireclay, but if you installed your sink with a decent reveal, you could potentially get a customized cutting board that fit precisely on your reveal edges and that would give you more prep space.

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I just did a search, and they do make ledge sinks in white. I’m sure there are others out there, but here’s an exemple......

The sink is the single most used appliance in your whole kitchen, so I think that makes it a splurge item. I wouldn't go a single inch smaller than you're proposing! You can always put a cutting board on top to use it as counter space.

Two outlets so near the sink ... do you actually use them, and -- if so -- for what? Your sink is beautiful.

Mrs. Pete....no, I don’t use the outlets and didn’t want them. They were required by code (some of these codes are so ridiculous).

@malabacat the sink looks nice. Did you do counter right to the edge of the sink? Did you use clips or straps to install?

I have a 1/8" reveal. I do not have clips or straps. I didn't know about those when I remodeled and thus didn't ask for them. And I see no evidence of either when I look under the sink.

If you don't have either clips or straps, and you have an undermount, then how is the sink attached? It must have something that supports that weight.