Kitchen sink: single or double basin

2TMama · 03-01-2018, 10:47 PM

Which have you had, what have you loved/hated....if you could get a kitchen sink now, would you replace it with the same as you currently have?

MegMarch · 03-01-2018, 10:57 PM

Have and would replace with the same - double, one side more narrow with disposal, one large, both sides deep. I've used similar where the prep side was shallow and hated it.

Soliloquy · 03-02-2018, 12:41 AM

I hate double sinks. I cannot wait to replace my double sink with one HUGE sink. I cannot fit my big roasting pan in my sink, it has to be at an angle. I have never found a use for having a double.

2TMama · 03-02-2018, 04:58 AM

We do have a double currently and use our dishwasher as much as possible; however, we have a sink strainer in the one side for anything we wash by hand.

Soliloquy, with a single basin...do you suppose you’d have a countertop strainer?

knitlove · 03-02-2018, 06:48 AM

If I have a good dishwasher I want a single basin like a farm house sink.

If I am washing everything by hand I want a three basin sink, like I grew up with. In the middle is a small shallow area with the disposal and on either side are deeper basins.

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Singingmom · 03-02-2018, 07:08 AM

One of the things I like about a double basin is that someone can wash hands in one side if there are dishes in the other. It doesn't seem sanitary to wash hands over dishes, and there are always some dishes in the large side even though I usually stay on top of things.

Aerynne · 03-02-2018, 08:11 AM

I can’t imagine not having a double. I soak dishes in one side while rinsing in the other. My mom has a single and gets around that by soaking in a dishpan, though.

My sink is extra deep and I like that a lot.

Soliloquy · 03-02-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Singingmom

One of the things I like about a double basin is that someone can wash hands in one side if there are dishes in the other. It doesn't seem sanitary to wash hands over dishes, and there are always some dishes in the large side even though I usually stay on top of things.

Do you mean clean dishes drying in the sink?

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Originally Posted by 2TMama

We do have a double currently and use our dishwasher as much as possible; however, we have a sink strainer in the one side for anything we wash by hand.

Soliloquy, with a single basin...do you suppose you’d have a countertop strainer?

I've had a large, single sink most of my life. I keep my drying rack under the sink in the cupboard. When I need to use it, I have a microfiber drying mat that I put on the counter and the drying rack goes on it. Lately, my drying rack is out more often than it is put away. I don't mind it on the counter. It's stainless steel and modern in design so it looks nice there.

MegMarch · 03-02-2018, 07:44 PM

This is so interesting. For my handwash, I rinse things well with the sprayer, then I have a little dish that has maybe 1/4c water and a pump or two of soap that I dip my brush or sponge into and scrub things and then I rinse it all with fresh water from the sprayer and set onto a microfiber drying pad thing or towel dry. I have a dishwasher, so this is just for fragile or bulky or not dishwasher safe things.

Soliloquy · 03-02-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MegMarch

This is so interesting. For my handwash, I rinse things well with the sprayer, then I have a little dish that has maybe 1/4c water and a pump or two of soap that I dip my brush or sponge into and scrub things and then I rinse it all with fresh water from the sprayer and set onto a microfiber drying pad thing or towel dry. I have a dishwasher, so this is just for fragile or bulky or not dishwasher safe things.

That's my basic method, too. If I had a large pot that needs cleaning, I'll rinse that out well and use it as my soapy water basin. I used to have a dishpan but I never used it and got rid of it quite a while ago.

Growing up we had a single sink. My mom always used a dishpan for things that needed hand washing. Then she'd wipe it down and put it away under the sink after.

Singingmom · 03-03-2018, 07:35 AM

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Do you mean clean dishes drying in the sink?

I have a dishwasher and a drying rack beside my sink, so the only things that sit in my sink are pots and pans, wooden or wooden-handled utensils, maybe a dish cloth...I just don't like for anyone to come in and wash their hands into my dish sink. Oh, the kitchen sink in my little 1949 house is right by the door we all come in.

ECingMama · 03-03-2018, 08:24 AM

We're having a single bowl put in next week. I use a dish pan. We have a bathroom near kitchen. We have a laundry room sink near kitchen.

I've only had a double.

gerberadaisy · 03-05-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Singingmom

I have a dishwasher and a drying rack beside my sink, so the only things that sit in my sink are pots and pans, wooden or wooden-handled utensils, maybe a dish cloth...I just don't like for anyone to come in and wash their hands into my dish sink. Oh, the kitchen sink in my little 1949 house is right by the door we all come in.

I hate when my husband washes his dirty, garage/outside work dirtied hands in my kitchen sink. We have an outside sink for that! Not to mention 5 other bathroom sinks to use. WHY does it have to be my kitchen sink.

MudPies · 03-02-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by knitlove

If I am washing everything by hand I want a three basin sink, like I grew up with. In the middle is a small shallow area with the disposal and on either side are deeper basins.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

This is what I have and love it.

gerberadaisy · 03-02-2018, 12:13 PM

I was set on a double sink when we did our kitchen remodel but at the last minute decided on a single, deep sink. LOVE it! Would definitely replace with the same. It's an undermount. If I can convince hubby to go on his ebay account I can show you. We got a fairly good deal.

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MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin Have and would replace with the same - double, one side more narrow with disposal, one large, both sides deep. I've used similar where the prep side was shallow and hated it.

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Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin I hate double sinks. I cannot wait to replace my double sink with one HUGE sink. I cannot fit my big roasting pan in my sink, it has to be at an angle. I have never found a use for having a double.

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2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin We do have a double currently and use our dishwasher as much as possible; however, we have a sink strainer in the one side for anything we wash by hand. Soliloquy, with a single basin...do you suppose you’d have a countertop strainer? __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

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knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin If I have a good dishwasher I want a single basin like a farm house sink. If I am washing everything by hand I want a three basin sink, like I grew up with. In the middle is a small shallow area with the disposal and on either side are deeper basins. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,956	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin One of the things I like about a double basin is that someone can wash hands in one side if there are dishes in the other. It doesn't seem sanitary to wash hands over dishes, and there are always some dishes in the large side even though I usually stay on top of things. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

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Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin I can’t imagine not having a double. I soak dishes in one side while rinsing in the other. My mom has a single and gets around that by soaking in a dishpan, though. My sink is extra deep and I like that a lot. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

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MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin This is so interesting. For my handwash, I rinse things well with the sprayer, then I have a little dish that has maybe 1/4c water and a pump or two of soap that I dip my brush or sponge into and scrub things and then I rinse it all with fresh water from the sprayer and set onto a microfiber drying pad thing or towel dry. I have a dishwasher, so this is just for fragile or bulky or not dishwasher safe things.

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin We're having a single bowl put in next week. I use a dish pan. We have a bathroom near kitchen. We have a laundry room sink near kitchen. I've only had a double. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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gerberadaisy Rose Trellis Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,313	Re: Kitchen sink: single or double basin I was set on a double sink when we did our kitchen remodel but at the last minute decided on a single, deep sink. LOVE it! Would definitely replace with the same. It's an undermount. If I can convince hubby to go on his ebay account I can show you. We got a fairly good deal.

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