You're the first person I've heard say a Julien sink is "very reasonably priced". How much are you seeing it for?

I have a relatively small sink and got a sink with a ledge function and bought the grid and cutting board that I can use over the sink

I find it highly functional as it gives me great expanded counter space. The grid especially can be used for drying or washing and keeps the counter clean. When not in use, I can keep the grid at the bottom of the sink and/or store the cutting board as I would any other cutting board but I keep one in place since they also act as an additional landing space when I am unloading groceries or whatever.

When they aren't in use which is always an option, I have a large one bowl sink. I also opted for an offset drain at the rear left of the sink which means I have more space underneath the sink sink the drain doesn't bisect the cabinet and also I don't block the drain if I am soaking a large pan.

Because of loss of counter it's not a product I'd put in a medium sized kitchen. Julien offers the cutting board in sizes to fit their smaller sinks. It can be placed, used and removed to use the sink for dishes. Same with their other accessories. Even a 24" x 16" sink can get a 12' x 16" x 1-1/2" walnut cutting board. Use it. Wash it. And slide it into the base cabinet until next time.

@Dan1888 - I agree with you, except one person's "medium sized kitchen" is another person's "small kitchen", and another person's "large kitchen". Can the OP say the dimensions of her kitchen? That will help.

Thanks for all the great advice.

@ Shannon_WI I don't have the price yet but was told it's a couple hundred dollars more than a Franke. Whereas a Galley is thousands of dollars. I really like Franke and maybe a medium sized sink is all I need.

@Helen thank you for the advice of a one sided drain - never thought of that.

@Helen - can you share the name of your sink brand. Thank you!

We’re planning to have the Koehler Stages 45 put in our new build. I like it because of 1) the shelf (which I plan to use for dry rubs, defrosting, etc. and 2) the accessories that allow you to essentially use it as an extension of your counter. Koehler also makes a prolific in the 45” that I considered. But based on how I use my sink/kitchen, I thought stages was a better fit.

I considered a Kohler stages becuase of the versatility and accessories, but while doing research I was able to find a Ruvati sink that provided what I was looking for:

sink large and deep enough to be able to clean and season large cuts of meat, and integrated drain board that can help with prep/ wash, an integrated cutting board and a protective grid, Also it does not take the space of a Stages and it works great for me and I would highly recommend it

you may want to explore the option

Thank you! How is the quality of the Ruvati and what size did you get?

quality is very good and I got a 33" w x 18 10" deep, RVH3300, what I like the best is that If I need a large area I just take out the drain and cutting board and have plenty of space

Beautiful thank you!

My sink is a copper farmhouse sink so it's not the style you want.

However, if anyone is looking for a copper farmhouse ledge style sink, I got mine from Havens Metal and I highly recommend them as the sink is beautiful and functional and the customer service is great.

Havens Metal

Here's a picture of the sink while my kitchen was still a work in progress - I love the left offset drain. Since I am left handed, I also put the dishwasher on the left instead of the more standard right.

You can see the ledge in the second picture. The grid and the cutting board are flush with the counter when I put them in.