Sink placement in small kitchen
Amanda
8 years ago
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Comments (33)In answer to your earlier post about how much setback is needed for a sink. The setback should be 4"-5" for an undermount sink, regardless of whether the sink is in the corner or not. You need the 4"-5" in front of the sink to maintain the integrity of the countertop. (It is for that reason that many people like an apron front sink, which is more ergonomic because your body can be directly against the sink without the slight lean needed due to the setback for an undermount sink, which can cause backache.) Sometimes a sink is just a bit too wide to fit into the corner space with just the 4-5" setback; the solution is either to (a) set it back farther than 5", which makes the sink awkward to use, or, (b) notch the sides of the base cabinet to allow the sink to come forward about an inch. If you have a good contractor, he should know how to do this without compromising the support for the sink. This should be one of the questions you ask when interviewing contractors. If the answer about installing a corner sink is a scratch to the head, or something non-committal, find another contractor. You want the answer to be, "yes, I've done that before and know how to do it". My sink was installed with just a slight notch to either side of the cabinet, and I've never had a problem. I thought about installing an apron front sink in my corner location to avoid the stepback issue. and Mirandall did it. So it is possible, but it would be a tricky install, and need more room than I had. I am happy with my undermount sink in the corner with about a 5" setback. Another thing you can do to lessen the chance of a backache is to install a pull-out faucet, not a pull-down faucet. A pull-down faucet (also known as a high arch faucet) is closer to the rear of the sink, requiring the user to reach farther to rinse something. A pull-out faucet has a longer reach into the sink, so that the user does not have reach as far while rinsing something....See MoreKitchen recessed light placement, small kitchen
Comments (3)Got 4 lights installed and it looks much much better than it did - very bright. I did not install the central light; the three counter lights are over the edge of the counter as to not cast a shadow and the light for the stove is about a foot past the stove - no shadow when you use the hood lights....See MoreHelp with kitchen sink placement
Comments (12)Emilyam819, thank you. Yes I was not sure about the corner upper cabinets, for the same reason. The only reason to leave them would be for additional upper cabinet space, I guess. Another question I had was if I go with corner sink, I will probably move the dishwasher right next to the fridge. That way the dishwasher can be opened and someone could be working at the sink at the sane time. Is it a problem having the dishwasher right next to fridge? The would be separated by cabinet frame....See Morekitchen island sink placement
Comments (7)Generally...off center so you have more prep space on one side. You should still have around 18" on the other side of the sink for landing space as well as for minimizing splashing water on the floor. I assume you are putting a PREP sink in the island and not the cleanup sink. If it's your cleanup sink with the Cleanup Zone, I strongly recommend reconsidering. If it's the first thing seen when entering, I don't think you want your visitors seeing your Cleanup Zone with dirty dishes. Cleanup Zones in islands put dirty dishes front & center and on display for all to see...is that the first impression you want to give?...See Morenosoccermom
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