Tell me about your D shape sink, please.
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johnnyl53
13 years agoWe just installed a Nantucket NS03-Pro D-Shape. This is a lovely sink and the curve is not gradual. They bill it as a near zero radius sink. The main part of the sink is 21x15 and the curve takes it out to 18". Almost 10" deep. Fits a 24" cab but would be happier in something larger as you have more flexibility on the faucet placement. We have a single handle faucet mounted on the left. I do the dishes and am right handed. No problem using my left to work the faucet or the spray with my "wrong" hand.
As you can see from the picture, this sink is rectangular with a curve on the top side. The curve does not eat into your other space. I have not seen another d-shape similar to this one.
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13 years agoBuehl
13 years agoMost "D" sinks begin the curve sooner...like mine...so you have less "full width" sink.
For a regular rectangular sink, there has to be enough room behind it to fit faucets, etc. so that means it usually cannot be as deep (front-to-back) as a "D" sink. You need at least 4 or 5 inches to fit most faucets behind regular rectangular sink...enough room to have an inch or so b/w the faucet & sink, have room behind the faucet to clean, have room behind the faucet for a backsplash or window sill, and room behind the faucet to be able to use the faucet's handle. (If the handle is in front, the last item isn't an issue.)
Because of the curve in "D" sinks, you can easily mount a faucet, etc. on the curve and still have it "inside" the sink width.
Here's what I mean:
It's exaggerated a little, but you should be able to see what I mean. In reality the "D" sink is probably only 2 or 3 inches deeper, but with a smaller sink, those inches can be important!
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