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Kitchen Sink Question

5 years ago

I’m looking at the Blanco brand granite composite sinks. The one I love is a single sink with a small raised section (called a waterfall) but I’m wondering if I would be better off with a 60/40 split with a shallow divider. Opinions on either thanks 😊

Comments (17)

  • 5 years ago

    I think you are referring to the Performa Cascade model?

    It would completely depend on why you want any division in your sink, and how large you will go with the sink. Since I moved to a non-divided single bowl (only 28" but completely roomy enough for my needs) I haven't missed the divided bowls at all. If your kitchen will be very roomy and your have reasons for a large sink, then it really comes down to how you like to use the sink - such as when doing a lot of canning, then a second bowl seems it would be useful.

    It looks like the Cascade elevated side won't really function as a sink, just as a place to park things and rinse or perhaps as a drying spot inside the sink.

    A low divide also seems to have limited usefulness as a second basin - and as Innovision pointed out, you do need to make sure that both basins are large enough (eg your overall sink is larger than a single basin sink might need to be) to be easily useful.

    Symmetry in a kitchen is overrated - IMO of course.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    My company will probably replace over 200 kitchen sinks this year. About 1/3 will be apron front sinks and 95% will be single bowls, 3% low divides, 2% fully divided sinks. Those are the choices people picking their own replacement sink are making.

  • 5 years ago

    Joseph Corlett, do you mean that you are replacing the apron and single bowls, or replacing with apron and single bowls?

  • 5 years ago

    I love Blanco sinks!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Replacing with apron and single bowls.

  • 5 years ago

    Thoughts on low divide sinks 60/40 split?

  • 5 years ago

    As Inno Vision design wrote, "it is a personal decision". Do you can fruits/vegetables, do you wash many items by hand ( platinum banded dinnerware, antiques, fine crystal, Le Creuset larger cookware, better cutlery/silverware, do you infrequently utilize a dishwasher, etc? If so, you may enjoy the 60/40 with low divider and two drains, as opposed to a large single bowl/ single drain. It's about what's comfortable for you and your personal habits.

  • 5 years ago

    It is all about how you think you will use the sink.

    Based upon how I use my sink and kitchen, I wouldn't want one.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    "Thoughts on low divide sinks 60/40 split?"


    I'm always replacing 60/40s, but a low divide replacement is rare.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Consider sink depth as well. If for example you choose a deeper sink, after the p-trap has been installed you may not have much space remaining under your sink for things such as a more full sized pull out garbage. There will be many options still available that fit within tighter spaces although those options are generally smaller and more applicable for green bin type disposal. At the end of the day it's a trade off. It may not even be a worthwhile trade off. It will likely depend on the size of your kitchen and/or your specific needs.

    Also, I figure I would point out that there are sinks on the market that offer custom division. So basically, you can choose to divide or not divide the sink as you please. That sort of functionality can be very useful. The downside of course with anything more unique is cost, as those sinks are likely to always be expensive. That being said, I do not know your budget or how much you may be willing to spend in exchange for functionality like that so it may be worth your consideration..

  • 5 years ago

    ^^^ that is a very good point about undersink. Because I have a single drain that is positioned to the rear of the 9.5" deep basin, I am able to have rollout trash, recycling, a small compost bin, dish detergents, and other cleaning sundries, along with a garbage disposal and soap dispenser, in my 30" cabinet. Very important in my smaller kitchen to not waste cabinet space on trash. I wouldn't be able to do that with a traditional center hole, 2 drain sink, not even if I sized up (I think).

  • 5 years ago

    I have the Cascade sink, and find the elevated section with the mesh basket useful.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you

  • 5 years ago

    I have the Cascade sink currently, and it is going into my new house too. I love it!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I have a low divide cast iron Kohler apron front sink. Not sure the split but one side is larger then the other by a lot. I just call it a farmhouse sink. But I love the low divide because I can wash an entire cookie sheet and lay a big pan in the larger divided area. I went to a kitchen and bath showroom and tried the different styles out. That’s when I found my sink. It is really all personal preference!

  • 5 years ago

    Single bowl all the way for me. I've used 2 bowl sinks (50/50) and even used my mom's 3 bowl sink (40/10/50 I think, and the central tiny bowl was raised). Single bowl is the most practical.