Biggest Hits 2022: Single-Bowl Vs. Double-Bowl Sinks within the Kitchen

1. The scale and profile will be cumbersome.

For starters, one draw back is the quantity of counter house consumed. A double-bowl unit can measure 40 and even 48 inches lengthy (you may even purchase a triple-bowl unit, which can be so long as 60 inches), and don’t overlook that much more counter house is required on each side of the sinks for stacking unwashed and clear gadgets. In a small kitchen, that’s quite a lot of actual property. “Right here in San Francisco, folks do the arithmetic and discover that they only don’t have sufficient counter house to present away for 2 good-size bowls,” says Williams.

2. It eats up under-counter space for storing.

One other minus: You’re additionally sacrificing under-counter space for storing, since a sink base cupboard has no cabinets or drawers. (And that rubbish disposal takes up house.)

3. Satirically, it may well imply much less house for laundry massive gadgets.

Lastly, there’s the difficulty of sink measurement, particularly when one bowl is smaller than the opposite. “It’s simply annoying to have a second bowl that’s not very huge,” says Williams. “It makes it laborious to scrub cumbersome gadgets like roasting pans.” Some double-bowl items have a decrease inside partition that makes cleansing massive pots simpler.

Is a single-bowl sink inexpensive?

It may be. For instance, a Kraus Undermount 33-Inch Double-Bowl Sink prices $299.95 at Dwelling Depot, whereas identical mannequin as a single-bowl sink—the Kraus Undermount 32-Inch Single Bowl Sink—is barely inexpensive, at $224.95. Set up usually prices extra for a double-bowl unit, and you could want two taps.

Can I swap a single-bowl for a double-bowl sink?

That may depend upon accessible counter house, clearly, and likewise on the cabinetry and countertop materials. You’ll possible must enlarge the cutout to accommodate the brand new unit, which might be tougher with, say, a stone countertop in place.

Are there different methods to get the advantages of a double-bowl sink?

Right here’s an old-school concept: merely drop a plastic basin into your single-bowl sink and fill it with water. Afterwards, empty it and retailer it below the sink.

Another choice: Two single-bowl sinks put in in numerous spots, say one on the principle countertop and one on an island. (See 10 Genius Double Sinks, Utility Version for some concepts.) “A separate bar sink is nice when you’ve two people who find themselves energetic contributors within the kitchen,” says Buttrick. If there’s room, you may even make the second sink a full-size one. There might be further plumbing prices, however the busy cook dinner will respect house opening up across the sink (and having an additional hand).

Attempting to resolve which kitchen sink is best for you? Seek the advice of our guides:

Lastly, get extra concepts on easy methods to consider and select your kitchen sink and tap in our Reworking 101 Information: Kitchen Sinks & Taps.

N.B.: This submit is a rerun; the unique story ran as “Reworking 101: Single-Bowl Vs. Double-Bowl Sinks within the Kitchen” on December 21, 2017 and has been up to date with new data and pictures. Featured picture by Sarah Elliott from Kitchen of the Week: A Clear, Nicely-Lighted Area in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

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