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Blanco Diamond 'D' sink vs. Diamond rectangle sink

12 years ago

So I'm pretty sure dh and I have decided to do a mini fix up of the kitchen while we wait for the real thing down the road (just re-adjusted to perhaps 3-5 yrs).

He surprised me on a whim this week and changed out a very worn and nasty broken tile island countertop with a fabricated laminate top. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it is!

Next thing on the list is getting rid of the hated double shallow sink.

My sink base is 30". I am very interested in the blanco silgranit sinks that can be overmounted.... and then undermounted later. I don't mind spending a little bit of money on the "temporary" kitchen - but would like any "real" purchases to be able to be used in the new kitchen - whenever that does happen.

The "D" sink easily fits in my sink base. It is a bit larger than my "D" sink I had at my old house, so I'm fairly sure it'll be sufficient for me. (basin is 22 inches wide).

Of course the rectangle sink with the drain on the right does get my attention as well. It's basin is 30". The specs say it fits in a 33"base when overmounted. I have a 30" base. Does anyone know if I could cut down the sides of the cabinet a bit so it will fit?

Whatever choice I make, this will be my only sink until the true remodel. I will most likely put in a prep sink at that point.

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if you've made it this far... color? which color do you think would be the most "neutral?"

The laminate that dh put in (& would use for the perimeter counters as well) is this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_229925-76323-229925_0_?productId=1063705&Ntt=laminate+countertop&pl=1ÃÂ¤tURL=%2Fpl__0_s%3FNtt%3Dlaminate%2Bcountertop&facetInfo=

I can just about guarantee that the future kitchen cabs would be dark stained wood. Not espresso - more like a rich cherry. I don't want the kitchen to be too dark, so counters would most likely be on the lighter spectrum. Nearly all of my kitchen things are plain white, a few rustic creams, and some heavy enameled cast iron scroll work in brown thrown in for good measure. I pretty much like what I like and don't change, so it's a safe bet to say this will still be true down the road.

So... cafe brown? (perhaps too dark if counters end up being really light) biscotti? truffle? I'm also intrigued by the metallic gray color - similar to stainless, so does it "go" with everything?

anyway... thanks for any input you may have -- I'm just so excited to actually be making decisions about my kitchen. it's been put off far too long already!

once again... major ? was....

go with the "easy it fits" "D" sink... basin is 22 wide.

go with "specs say it doesn't fit" - but perhaps the sides of the cab can be cut down? - cab is 30 inch... sink requires 33inch... framed cabinetry. drawers on left, dw on right of sink.

~C

Comments (7)

breezygirl
12 years ago
Hi Lawjedi. Happy New Year! It's exactly midnight west coast time as I type.

I checked out your laminate. I think the biscotti would match it nicely. I have the metallic gray, and while I love it, I'm not sure it would be the best choice for you.

I'm not sure I know which 30" Blanco you reference. Is it the Diamond? I can't find one 30". The diamond is 33", similar to mine with the offset center drain. FWIW, I love mine. So huge. Silgranite is wonderful.

Wihtout knowing which sink, I would say go for bigger if you can. D shaped sinks have never been my preference anyway.
breezygirl
12 years ago
My sink pic didn't post. First, here's your laminate.
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I'm reposting my response to your recently asking the same question in an older thread: I don't know if there's such a thing as a sink that's too big, but a sink can definitely be too deep, depending on what kinds of tasks you'll be using it for. Will this be a cleaning sink as well as prep sink? In order to avoid leaning in and over as much as possible, two dimensions are important to get right: 1 - the sink needs to be placed as close as possible to the front edge of the counter (i.e., close to you). This is the one real functional advantage of an apron design. For under and overmount sinks, it's still worth getting clear with the counter and cabinet and plumbing people ahead of time what the minimum distance with your setup can be, and going with that. 2 - the base of the sink needs to be high enough that pots and pans resting on it don't force you to lean over much to wash them. A grid in the base of the sink can help, moving things an inch closer. The sink base can also be moved closer by overmounting the sink, and/or by raising the overall height of the counter. But you put yourself behind before you start with a ten-inch-deep sink, and the effect is worse if it's undermounted to a thick counter. The sink is the most-used appliance in the kitchen. It's worth taking the time to make sure it will be as comfortable as possible for the kinds of work you'll be doing at it. My white Silgranit Diamond super single is overmounted, and has a grid, and I keep a small plastic tub in the cabinet beneath, on which I set pots that need scrubbing to bring them to a more comfortable level. I'd have been thrilled if the same sink were available an inch or two shallower.
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breezygirl
12 years ago

Is this the 33" Blanco Diamond sink?
lawjedi
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, that's the laminate and the bigger sink I'm considering. My fear is that it calls for a 33" base cab if being overmounted. I have a 30 inch base right now. (can easily have a larger one when we do the major remodel... but for now this is it)

I'm wondering if anyone knows if you can cut down the sides of the cabinet to accommodate the sink.

the cabinetry is in *fairly* good shape, considering it's age. It's framed. Sitting on the left of the sink is a drawer base... and on the right is a dw.

Thank you!

(& yes, I thought the biscotti matched nicely for now - wasn't sure how well it might match future granites (or whatever - haven't figured out what I'd like).
oldbat2be
12 years ago
I think we have the 'D' shape, in a 30'' cabinet, for the clean-up sink. Really like it! There were plenty of moments of self-questioning and I was very worried about not having the faucet centered (the sink is centered on a bank of three windows) but we are very pleased with how it turned out. For the faucet we selected, we actually ended up cutting into the cabinet on the right, so the control valve could be installed and we also pulled the sink as far forward as possible.

Just cleaned the sink the first time in a month or so since it was installed; used baking soda and it cleaned up fairly well. But... will look for something I can spray on.

Guess posting pictures is like entertaining.... one way to get the cleaning done :)
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Side note -- I love, love, LOVE the faucet (Kohler Karbon). It's such fun to use and so handy. I'm rather cranky I didn't use the same one for the prep area (what do you mean I have to pull down?!!). The single motion to adjust and keep the spray exactly where you want it is so natural.
lawjedi
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for your picture -- it's worth a 1,000 words. ;-)

Dh and I laid out the dimensions of both sinks last night. Pretty sure either size will work for us. Does the depth concern you at all? the "D" sink is 10deep (plus countertop) and the rectangle one is 9.5 (plus countertop). Of course, I will be overmounting the sink first... but do plan on undermount "someday."

I like the faucet as well -- but I'm pretty sure it'd be a hard sell to dh - a bit too modern for him.

He's templating a small section of the perimeter counter today - I warned him ahead of time... "are you sure?" a different island top is ok... a section of counter by the stove on the perimeter is locking him into the promise of all the work... and in a timely manner too. :-)

What color is your sink? I'm trying to figure out the most neutral, go with everything, color possible - not really sure what granite/quartz/etc. counter we will end up with down the road...

Thanks!

C
oldbat2be
12 years ago
I really like the depth as it is. I didn't like the look of the faucet before at all; it's different, but SO functional. I think color is biscuit. Good luck!

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