Double bowl vs single, Domsjo vs stainless

9 years ago

WWYD? Should I stick with a stainless single bowl drop in or go with a double bowl Domsjo apron front sink?

Currently I have a cheapo single bowl stainless sink from eBay. It is 33" and a lovely amount of space. We have bought IKEA cabinetry and chose the Domsjo sink. I do prefer apron front and porcelain to stainless, BUT I also really, really hated our old double bowl sink and am thinking that by going with the double Domsjo I will be going backwards. It would not be a big deal to return the Domsjo and exchange cabinetry so the stainless drop in would work.

Our counters will be laminate so it's the double Domsjo or a stainless drop-in - I can't get a single apron front sink bc they all need to be undermounted.

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DIY2Much2Do

9 years ago

There are apron front stainless steel sinks that can be top-mounted, like the Kohler Vault series. Kohler Vault Sinks

Also, there are many stainless apron sinks (like Kraus, for example) that have finished sides, which could probably be mounted in a laminate counter in the flush or "built-up" position.

Here's an old thread about flush-mounted sinks. Flush-Mount Farmer's Sinks

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funkycamper
9 years ago
Don't they sell the single-bowl Domsjo anymore? There are ways to undermount in laminates but it's tricky. You can either seal the ends of the laminate within the cut-out with polyurethane or epoxy, or you can put an edge-banding on the cut-out. If you prefer single bowls, you should do what it takes to get one even if it's a drop-in. Sinks are really the most used item in a kitchen and you should be happy with it and have one that is functional for you. I wouldn't skimp on this.
kirstyeg
9 years ago
I think it's personal preference. I looooove my Domsjo double bowl (have had for 6 years). But then, I'm a double bowl sink person, I like to have dirty dishes sequestered on one side and be able to rinse something on the other side. And I don't mind washing cookie sheets on the angle. But that's me. If you really hate a double bowl then do the big single.
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tracie_erin
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9 years ago
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Thanks funky! I think you are just confirming what I already know - that I should stick with the single bowl, even if it is stainless.

They do sell the single bowl Domsjo, but it's only 24" vs 36". I don't really want to size down to the 24" as then I'll have wasted space in the sink cabinet, or have to deal with 6" fillers on either side. Maybe I should reconsider that though :/

Thanks for the info on undermounting in laminate. I think we are just not that brave. I wish we could spring for the granite, but with our first baby coming in July it would not be a smart move.
andersons21
9 years ago
The double-bowl Domjso is a HUGE sink. Huge. I can't see why a single bowl would be better than such a huge sink. Every time I see that sink at Ikea, I think what a great HUGE sink it is. A lot of big things would fit into just one of those huge bowls.
funkycamper
9 years ago
I had no idea the single Domsjo was so small now. I haven't been in an IKEA for awhile. There seem to be single-bowl people and double-bowl people. And there have been many discussions here debating the differences. I've been a double-bowl person my whole life but have used large single bowls at other people's and I can't wait to remodel and put in my big 32" Kraus single which is sitting in the corner in the box just taunting me. Although my DH did think I bought some kind of bath tub for the dog, lol.
diymom79
9 years ago
Shop around build.com and other sites offer top mount apron front sinks. I just saw a post on here of a finished kitchen with one and it was beautiful. Personally I don't like double sinks either. Good luck.
tracie_erin
Original Author
9 years ago
Actually, k001coll, we have a single bowl 36" stainless apron front sink that's been in storage since a failed start on the kitchen remodel about 5 years ago. Flush mounting might not be so bad. I wonder....
mgmum
9 years ago
I have the 24" single bowl Domsjo apron front sink and it's big, I think! It's bigger than my other single bowl that I had previously and it fits loads in it. I can lay some of my smaller cookies sheets in it and the rest fit very well on a slight angle. If you can find the 24" apron front, you can use a smaller sink cab and use your 6" in a drawer stack, couldn't you? If you can find the single apron front, that is. I have laminate counters with it, it's a top mount.

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