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Thoughts on this kitchen sink shape?

5 years ago

I love the dimensions, material, and low divide of this sink! I know that single basin is what most people want these days, but this setup is actually what we prefer.
However, the double curve along the back are different, and I'm trying to decide if I like it or not.
What are your thoughts?
Elegant and unique or thumbs down?
Has this been a popular shape at some point that makes it dated now?
Thanks for sharing your impressions!

Comments (29)

  • 5 years ago

    It's OK, but I don't love it. I also like a double sink instead of a single. With that being said I love having on large side & a smaller side. What is the size of this sink? It looks small to me.

    Jessica thanked Rachel Simanski
  • 5 years ago

    Not my taste since I much prefer angles and dislike curved shapes. However, this shape can be useful to create moremroom behind thebfaucet ifnthat is something that ismimportantntomyou.

    Jessica thanked nycbluedevil_gw
  • 5 years ago

    Giant NO. Double sinks are virtually useless itty bitty bowls. Adding curves greatly limit even more what will fit in those dinky little bowls that dont fit anything to begin with.


    That isn’t even good for washing a 3 lb dog.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    No, if I could only have one "perfect item" in my kitchen, it'd be the sink ... and I'd definitely want a large one-bowl sink.

    The thumbs-down comes from lack of function ... not looks. It's pretty.

    No, it's not out of style because it's never been in style.

    It looks small in the picture, but pictures can be deceptive. What are the dimensions? If it's smaller than 30" wide, that's a hard no, and up to 36" wide would be better ... beyond 36" you're in the land of diminishing returns.

    Jessica thanked Mrs Pete
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    It looks as if it was made for someone that usually fills one bowl with water but does not remember to turn the water off when the bowl is full.

  • 5 years ago

    Here are the dimensions:

  • 5 years ago

    I don't like the shape at all, but on a functional level, it provides more space in the back behind the faucet.

    Jessica thanked theresa21
  • 5 years ago

    The sink is a lot larger than it appears in the photo. The counter must be 30" deep.

    Jessica thanked res2architect
  • 5 years ago

    why dont you just get a 30 in single sink. plenty of room for a small basin placed within if you want that for things the dishwasher doesnt handle. If you want this LARGE overall size a SINGLE will be flexible once you set it up. Not seeing the benefit of this.....

    Jessica thanked herbflavor
  • 5 years ago

    It's not the overhead shape that bothers me but the low divider and the fact that it's equal bowls. My dream is one side big enough for a roasting pan, and a smaller side to let the pan drip for few minutes while I dry everything else that got hand-washed, or rinse things for the dishwasher.

    Jessica thanked bpath
  • 5 years ago

    @bpath, or the "photo" is just a photoshop, which isn't unusual these days and something you have to watch out for, or you can get a distorted view of what something might look like!

    Don't love the shape either. The curved sinks were very popular in the mid/late 90's.

    Jessica thanked chispa
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Even when a curved sink back was more in style, it was in the form of a ”D”, not what is pictured in the OP. That pictured sink was never a good look, ever. If you feel you must have a 2-bowl sink, it should not be 50-50. It should be 70-30 so that at least one side is decently sized. It also should not have the curved back like that which cuts into the space further. Ditch that one.

    Note that in the drawing, the dimensions shown are the exterior of the sink, not the interior measurements. Take off at least 1”, more like 2”, for each of the measurements shown. Also keep in mind that a typical dinner plate is 12” diameter. So when you set down a dinner plate into one of those bowls , you may have an inch to spare in width, that is all.

    Jessica thanked Shannon_WI
  • 5 years ago

    I don't know if you are interested in cast iron or not. I just ordered this Kohler yesterday; it's about a 70/30 split and low divide. It too is a 33" length sink. I took a half sheet pan with me when I went to the sink store, and a half sheet pan will fit flat in the larger side.



    Kohler Iron/Tones Top/Under-Mount Double-Bowl Kitchen Sink, 33"x18-3/4"x9.63", White · More Info

    I was also seriously contemplating getting a composite sink. Elkay has a couple options with the 60/40 split. (For me I would never want an equal split; you may feel differently.)



    Elkay Quartz Classic Offset 60/40 2-Bowl Sink, Aqua Divide, Greystone · More Info



    Elkay Quartz Classic Offset 60/40 2-Bowl Sink, Aqua Divide, Dusk Gray · More Info


    Good luck making a decision. I too am one who doesn't want the large single sink that so many people seem to want these days

    Jessica thanked julieste
  • 5 years ago

    I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve started to wash dishes only to find a dish or a pot that’s contents need to go down the garbage disposal. That’s why I have 2 divided sinks. Always have, always will. I like the look of a big single farmhouse sink but it would be my nemesis more often than not. I also like a deep sink. Your sink in the picture is okay but I like a square or rectangular shape better.

    Jessica thanked redlodger123
  • 5 years ago

    Love my Blanco granite composite sink in 70/30 split. Large pots and sheet pans fit perfectly and room for rinsing.

    Jessica thanked Sharon Fullen
  • 5 years ago

    It’s not my taste but a curve like that could look really great in a kitchen with other curves. So I think it depends a lot on the rest of the kitchen. If it’s all straight lines - squared island and peninsula, shaker or other flat cabinets, etc - then I say no.

    Jessica thanked elisejames
  • 5 years ago

    How often do you folks use roasting pans?

  • 5 years ago

    I'm a lover of single sinks. My dearest friend did a small update of her kitchen and I (and others) convinced her to go with a big single sink. She HATES it and can't wait to replace. Fortunately for her it's a drop in. So, if you love a double sink, go for it. Shape wise I have no opinion. LOL!

    Jessica thanked cheri127
  • 5 years ago

    The low divide sink makes washing a roasting pan easier than in a tall divide sink. Some people love the low divides--they are great for some stuff. And some people like 2 bowls. There is nothing wrong with those people. They are just different.


    I don't know what the comment about requiring a 30" deep counter was based on. It's 20" rim to rim. Pretty standard.


    I'd get one with straight edges. Somehow this one looks like boobs.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    “How often do you folks use roasting pans?”

    @RNmomof2 zone 5 - it’s not just roasting pans. That pan is used as an example when talking about sinks, but it’s any kind of large cookware like cookie sheets, sheet pans and casserole pans. I have 9x13 and 10x16 rectangular casserole pans used several times a week - for example, lasagna, manicotti, roasted root vegetables, also sweets like sheet cake, apple french toast casserole for brunch, cake that you roll into a log - these all need large pans. Then there’s my 7-1/2 qt Le Creuset (weighs a ton) for soups, stews, meatballs, and roasting chicken. There’s also just a regular frying pan - even that would not fit in the sink bowls the OP has pictured. Almost every night I have some kind of big pan I need to wash in my sink. I can do that and still have space in my single-bowl sink for other items. A double bowl sink with divider does not work for me, and a 50-50 sink would make me loony.

    Jessica thanked Shannon_WI
  • 5 years ago

    @Shannon_WI I feel the same way but others love their double sink. We lived in Germany for 6 years and functioned just fine with a 20" sink. When we moved back we remodeled the kitchen in our new house and thought a 24" sink was great. When we remodeled again 15 years later I couldn't wait to install a larger sink and it was like heaven. That's why I convinced my friend to go with the large single bowl but she really hates it. As another friend used to say, "that's why they make chocolate and vanilla". LOL

    Jessica thanked cheri127
  • 5 years ago

    I've been looking at a similarly shaped single bowl sink but debating changing it to a straight-edged single bowl sink. I appreciate the comments upthread- food for thought, indeed.

    Jessica thanked cwcf185
  • 5 years ago

    I agree with redlodger about the 'rinsing' value of two sinks. I also want one large and one smaller (but not puny, bar sink size). Deep enough to hide the pots; not back-breaking deep. Mine are about 20" wide and 14" wide. The dishwasher drains into the smaller sink's drain and it's where I rinse a dish or pot. I use drain cleaner on this drain more often.

    Jessica thanked chisue
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    @juliste, thank you for the suggestions! The Elkay double with a D shape is actually one we're strongly considering as well. The bigger side is quite large, while leaving the smaller side some decent space. The Kohler's small side is narrower than I prefer, and the front-to-back not as deep as I'd like. But it is gorgeous!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    "The sink is a lot larger than it appears in the photo. The counter must be 30" deep."


    That sink will fit into a standard 25 1/2" countertop on 24" cabinets with a 1 1/2" overhang without any problems.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you all so much for the input! I think I'm definitely in the 2 basin camp, but you all have at least persuaded me to go 60/40 rather than 50/50. Thinking we'll do this sink instead.


  • 5 years ago

    As I recall, this sink comes in both the Elkay Classic version and the Elkay Luxe version. I have color samples from Elkay and would choose the Luxe version because it is a much smoother feel. This assumes that you can find the color you want in the Luxe version.

    Jessica thanked julieste
  • 5 years ago

    @julieste, yes, this style does come in both the classic and Luxe. I just received the samples the other day, and you're right, I love the Luxe so much more. I left spaghetti sauce on both samples for a day, and the Luxe came clean much more easily. I love the extra smoothness and sheen as well! And the white is much brighter. :)