What size is the sink cabinet? That’s usually what determines the maximum size sink one can install. The size of the cooktop is irrelevant.

@darbuka: The sink cabinet is 39"-thanks!

Also, if your sink and range/cooktop/rangetop are on the same run, take into consideration how much prep space there is, between the two. The larger the sink, the more counter space is used.

There is never too much crown mold, too large a chandelier, too much décolletage, or too large a sink.

I too disagree with Joseph Corlett on this one. Crown molding can definitely be too big, so can a chandelier, and so can the sink - for the way I use my kitchen. I like a sink width in the 30-36” size. I am not a fan of the big workstation sinks. I’d rather have more counter than forego counter for a 45” sink. I have a dishwasher—what do I need a super-wide sink for? Also I find the sink workstation inserts unnecessary and more kitchen clutter. When not in use they have to be stored somewhere. I realize people love workstation sinks, so it’s just MHO.

I'm getting a 36" cooktop and also a single-bowl, 36" sink, not because I needed them to match, but because I cook a lot and I want the room. With the sink, I will have the option of putting a dish rack in the sink instead of on the counter, but I can also have the whole sink when I'm washing large half-sheets or doing other stuff like scouring raw sheep fleece (probably not something you plan to do LOL). My husband talked to the kitchen guy to finalize our plans, and they decided that 36" was "too big" for me, so tried going with a 30" sink. I set them straight. All that said, it depends on how you use the sink. It's a matter of personal preference. Right now I have a double-bowl 29-inch sink and I HATE it. I can't even fit a broiler pan in it. I think most people find 29 or 30 inch sinks perfectly adequate. But if you are a big cook, or a cook who uses big pots and pans, why not go bigger (if you have the counter space)?

"Right now I have a double-bowl 29-inch sink and I HATE it."

I make a living off that hatred. Four sales calls yesterday; four sales. Two sales calls today; two sales. We're a month behind. Just bought a new truck and hired another guy trying to keep up because raising my rates isn't doing it.

At least something good is coming out of awful sinks. :-)

When I chose my main sink, I measured the largest cutting board and cookie sheet that I use often, and based my decision on being able to clean them easily. I don't let dirty dishes sit in the sink, and I have a prep sink also.

Our stainless double ledge prep sink is still my favorite thing in the kitchen after three years. I'd go with the biggest workstation sink that will fit so you can chop and prep over the sink and keep the countertop between the sink and cooktop clear for other things. It will probably be the busiest piece of counter in your kitchen. I'd switch the refrigerator and ovens so you can easily grab your items and stage them to the right of the sink.

You may also want to consider adding pullouts under the sink. If you are planning to get a disposal look for a sink with an offset drain and just make sure that the plumber keeps the plumbing snug against the back of the cabinet. They really help to keep the under sink area clean and organized and it is so much nicer for everything to pull out to you in the light rather than peering into a big black hole to find something.

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