I've seen that setup in show rooms and to me, it's just asking for a spill. I suppose you'd get in the habit of turning water off before moving the faucet from one side to the other and as long as nobody else tried using it, it could be okay...

You might have to have extra support on the cabinets or counter substrate to hold the middle edges but I'm sure that's doable.

I do understand your problem. There just isn't the right sink out there! Just in case someone knows something you missed, what material are you looking at for a sink?

Didn't I see a kitchen here with 2 faucets on a single large sink? Can't remember who it belonged to but if you do go the dual sink route, you could do 2 faucets. It would keep someone needing to wash their hands or rinse a piece of fruit out of your way when you're washing dishes, too.

I guess a compromise might be to get a sink like some of the Kohler cast iron ones if that is an OK type for you. I forget the name of mine, but I can find it if you are interested. It has a huge deep sink and a smaller one. You could rinse in the smaller one and just set large or all items on a drying mat on the counter after rinsing in the smaller bowl. My sink comes with grates and a colander and cutting board included.

Oh my gosh, good point Fori! (Love your username BTW - I chuckle whenever I see your posts!) I am pretty good about not leaving the faucet on when moving from one side to the next but will have to train DH and guests not to! I'll be getting SS sinks.

DLM2000: that's another option. DH would likely think it's overkill though. ;)

Julien and Rachiele just to name a few can make you sinks customized to your needs. What would be supporting the two sinks at the point where they meet? Will they be in two cabinets?

Silken: when I first started looking for sinks I fell in love with pretty white apron farmhouse sinks. But I've since cooled on the idea as I know with my clumsy nature it would look awful very quickly. I'm also lazy so I would be very put out if I had to add the extra step of resting the items on the counter then put back in to rinse! Ha ha... I'm a clumsy, lazy and messy cook.

homepro01: thanks!! That's fantastic! Getting a double sink sized to my needs would be the most ideal solution. Is it quite pricey? As for the support issue: I've no clue! I'm totally inexperienced when it comes to kitchen design so I'm hoping to get some guidance here (of course I'll consult with my GC and cabinet maker but I'm currently in the preliminary "hmm... can it be done?" phase where all your expertise would be much appreciated and helpful!

DLM2000, it's crl_'s kitchen with the two faucets:

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3642845/something-old-something-new-kitchen-reveal?n=71

If your counter has a plywood subtop, for like tile or 2cm solid surface/granite, then I think it would be not-too-crazy to expect to be able to support two sinks side-by-side in it. But...

Check out stainless steel fabricators local or online and see if you can get what you want.

I have spent a ridiculous amount of time thinking about the kitchen sink. I too would love 2 sinks. I don't wash dishes like you but I would like a second sink to wash veggies and put a dish drainer in. I would also like a large single. And I am unable to have a prep sink. I still don't know what to do. Franke makes 2 very large double sinks. I think this would need a custom sink cab.

http://www.faucetdirect.com/franke-kbx-120-39-kubus-38-4-7-x-18-1-8-double-basin-undermount-18-gauge-stainless-steel-kitchen/p389253

http://www.faucetdirect.com/franke-kbx-120-43-kubus-43-x-18-1-8-double-basin-undermount-18-gauge-stainless-steel-kitchen-sink/p389254#reviews

I would love to see any other ideas people have. I also think a local metal shop can custom make a sink. I haven't inquired about that yet.

Getting two large bowls side by side shouldn't be a problem for a competent fabricator. Have him grind in and polish an overflow between them.

Thanks everyone! Sounds like what I want isn't impossible. :D I'll see how much a custom double bowl will cost and compare to the cost of two singles. Joseph: getting the fabricator to grind in an overflow: what a creative idea! Thanks!

I had a client who wanted a custom sink, similar to what you describe. Her quote from the cheap local fabricator in the not so nice part of town was $2300.

She got used to the large single that I recommended fairly easily. And started using her DW for everything. I'd recommend you give it a try as well. People passionately love their large singles for a reason.

My reveal with two faucets is linked above. It's pretty common to use two faucets with the kohler stages 45 sink so there are other pictures around too. I think mine is the only one with the faucets on the sides though. I have that placement because we have an old house and the sink run is shallower than standard depth.

If we had gone with soapstone counters, I probably would have gone with a soapstone sink and those can be done to just about any specifications. Not cheap though.

You can install two separate sinks in a countertop. In fact, in the old days, before double-bowl sins were invented, the only way to have a double sink was to install two, and sometimes three, sinks side by side. They were not common in homes but often used in restaurants and hotels.

A couple of issues:

• The narrow countertop strip between the sinks is not strong enough to support the weight of the sinks + water, and will need to be strengthened.
• You will need a single cabinet wide enough for the two sinks -- at least 48" or possibly wider for the size of the sinks you are talking about, or two cabinets. Two cabinets is often not as good a choice since the sinks cannot be installed as close together.
• The countertop strip between the sinking will get a lot of wear, more so that the rest of the countertop, and will show the wear much sooner.

You can take two ordinary stainless sinks and have them welded together by a stainless steel fabricator. Once they are re-polished, you cannot see the seam. In fact, when double bowl sinks are made at the factory, they start as two separate sinks that are then joined, welded and polished.

If you live in or near a fairly large town, you probably have one or more stainless fabricators locally -- you know, the guy that makes restaurant countertops and fixtures for the local jail. It will ordinarily be a lot cheaper to join two good 18/8 or 18/10 stainless single sinks bought at Home Depot than to have one large double sink custom made. The quality would be the same, especially since the custom fabricator is probably just going to join together two single sinks he bought at Home Depot and smile when he hands you the bill.

Thanks StarCraft!!

Have you looked into the Kohler stages sink?

I love my stages sink (pictured above). But it is a single sink, not a double.

Very curious what the outcome of this was? Did you join together two separate sinks in the end?

@dt516 Sorry I couldn't reply sooner. It turns out I didn't have to do this after all as I found a sink that perfectly met my needs!

I have been happily washing dishes with my Kohler Strive. I got the double undermount model with a low divider. It's perfect because it has two sides and also gives me the option to soak super large items, on the rare occasion that I need to. Because of the low divider, if I fill both sides higher than the divider, I can essentially use the sink like a large single.

Here's a link to my model https://www.kohler.ca/ca/strive-32-x-18-5-16-x-9-5-16-Smart-Divide-under-mount-large-medium-double-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-basin-rack/productDetail/kitchen-sinks/1029992.htm?skuId=1029985