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Is this sink awesome or trying too hard?

12 years ago
I was looking for a big sink with one large side for pot-soaking and one for small items/working.

What do you think of this one? Kinda different... A low ledge with a pass-through for handles on large skillets....

Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001GIBXEW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=blanco silgranit sink&qid=1390610424&ref_=sr_1_2&s=hi&sr=1-2

Comments (24)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like it! A good find.
  • 12 years ago
    Love it, but will probably show a lot of hard water stains.
  • 12 years ago
    We'd order it in white which I think will reduce the water stain problem. More interested in feedback on the design.
  • 12 years ago
    With the lower ledge, you will not be able to fill the big sink very high for large item soaking.

    We have a black granite sink with no hard water or other issues.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    How high is the wall between the large and small side? I'm thinking that if you wanted to soak pots, but then still have a small area to work in, then it might not be useful, especially since the small side doesn't have a drain.

    I wanted a large sink like this when we just built our house, but the builder didn't offer something with a 70/30 split kind of like the one you posted. We decided on a farmhouse sink instead. Everyone comments how they love it and my pots fit off to the side well enough that there is plenty of space to work in without getting in the way of working on the drain side of the sink. There is in a special cleaner for the sink we use that gets stains out. It's made of cast iron.
  • 12 years ago
    The wall is about 3" tall
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    We've installed a Blanco Silgranit sink in three different different kitchens, two white and one in cafe brown. We're huge fans and will likely do it again in the next project. The dark color can be easily maintained wiping it down with mineral oil every few months. The Silgranit white is like anything else that's white ... requires rinsing dark fluids (coffee, coke, wine) to avoid staining. Barkeeper's Friend keeps it sparkling.

    We prefer the 70/30 style with two drains, using the small side for garbage disposal. It provides maximum flexibility in how you use your sink.
  • 12 years ago
    This is one of the divided styles with 2 drains
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would want a drain on both sides myself. I also like stainless sinks the best for resale and for everyday use but that's just me.This one is one of my favs.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    My designer indicated that this sink model is designed so that the right side can be used to hold a colander that is sold as an accessory. Fruits and veggies in the colander can be rinsed and the water flows through the little separator wall notch into the main sink. Even though we go through tons of fruits and veggies, my husband said, "Gimmick." We still prefer the super single bowl.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love it; want it!
  • 12 years ago
    Your husband is correct.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    If you think you will use it and find the set up practical AND attractive, then go for it.
  • 12 years ago
    I've used that one in a kitchen project & the homeowner loves it. It's for people who mostly want a single sink, do a lot of DW & little hand washing. There are accessories available.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone. We ordered it and all the accessories (colander, cutting board, etc). Can't wait to get my kitchen ripped out and put back together!!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    awesome. Jason Wu did a collection of black faucets for Brizo and they are beyond gorgeous.
  • 12 years ago
    it's simple and sort to tech-ey at the same time. I love it
  • 12 years ago
    Post some pictures when completed.
  • 12 years ago
    Will do!!
  • 12 years ago
    If you are a big cook -- especially veggies -- look at the kohler stages sink. It is awesome.

  • 12 years ago
    I have the dark gray siligrant with my quartzite( grays, creams and whites) and I love it. But I have the huge deep rectangle. Love the simplicity and size. I myself prefer that to the 2- sided curving one.
  • 12 years ago
    I have no stains at all. Nothing shows- wipes clean - in the dark gray.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    It's a great sink, and I think you are going to love it. I just specified the rectangular version on one of my projects and it is going to be installed soon! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/411375747184731587/