Value of prep sink in a small kitchen??
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Comments (2)Here is wedge shaped sink: and another: Here is the link where I found it, there are also small ovals. This was just the first site I found. Can a garbage disposal fit in these? Here is a link that might be useful: Link to the site...See MoreSmall Island & Prep sink question
Comments (8)I agree that if you do it, the sink needs to be bigger to be of much use. Our pre-remodel prep sink was 10" by 10" (inside bowl dimensions) and we found even that size to be quite useful. We did most of our produce washing in it. It was big enough to hold a colander for draining pasta or for draining veggies after washing or a bowl for soaking some produce that needed it - but not at the same time. It was big enough for washing hands too or for rinsing chicken off before preparing it. Definitely a bit bigger would be more comfortable to use - especially if you want to do two things at once - or if you want to put a really large pot in it to fill - or you can have a pull out faucet and can use that to fill a pot sitting on the counter next to the sink. We used the little one so much that when we remodeled we put in a much bigger one - the same size as the larger bowl on our main sink. Whether yours is a multi-cook kitchen and how conveniently located the kitchen sink is for food prep vs the island would be things to consider. And 9 by 12 or 10 by 10 like we had would be compromises - a 15 by 15 or 13 by 18 would be nicer to use....See MoreDoes a prep sink take away space or add function in a small kitchen?
Comments (4)It depends on the layout -- a prep sink isn't about the size of the Kitchen, it's about how it helps/hinders functionality. In a small Kitchen it might be a big help or it might not; ditto in a large Kitchen. We would need to see your layout to know. Don't let it keep you up right now -- wait until it's time to settle on a layout! :-)...See MorePrep sink location or no prep sink
Comments (32)beachem, I think your friend's sinks are too small. 24" sounds more like a desirable/large prep sink size than a main cleanup sink. I'm planning on a 33" cleanup sink--I had 30" in my previous home and want to go just a bit bigger (and a farmhouse sink) For the prep sink, I measured the double sink I currently have (and hate). Each half is just over 15" and is certainly big enough to wash veggies, wash hands, measure water out for a recipe... I find 15" a bit cramped, so, I'm planning an 18"-24" prep sink (exact dimensions to be determined--we're getting really close on a final floor plan so I'll have dimensions and can make detailed decisions....See Moreplllog
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