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disappearing prep sink - would this work?

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I'm day dreaming designs for prep sinks that can be covered up and made to disappear, and thanks to the internet I know I'm not alone. The most common suggestion is to use a deep sink and a wall mounted faucet installed in the side of the sink, below counter level, and topping it all with a piece of butcher block that fits perfectly in the sink hole. (I haven't found too many images of this done. Would love to see yours!) I love this idea but worry about the water source being awkwardly low. Also I'd prefer to use quite a small sink (12x12 ish, max 12x15) so I'd have to find a very short-spouted faucet with water coming out at just the right angle.

Instead, what do you think about using an articulated faucet that could be "unfolded" to raise for use then folded back down to put the cutting board back on top? I got the idea when I saw this faucet:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-Karbon-Single-Handle-Wall-Mount-Bathroom-Faucet-with-Mid-Arc-and-Black-Tube-in-Vibrant-Brushed-Nickel-K-6269-C12-BN/202388562

It comes in a larger kitchen version as well. What do you think? Does anyone have this faucet - love it, hate it? Does anyone know of similar faucets that are less expensive or more traditionally styled?

I even thought I could do away with the handle and just use the faucet with a Tap Master foot controller (I might be getting carried away but I love cobbling cool stuff together and I'm willing to experiment a bit). http://www.tapmaster.ca/product/model-1775

The sink will be used for washing produce and hands, not much more than that.

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oldbat2be
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
The tap master faucet doesn't work with high heels and confuses guests. Without a handle you will not be able to adjust temperature. Are you working with a really small countertop area? I'm struggling with the idea of a sink that small - form over function.

Edited to add that we have the Kohler Karbon and love it.
mgmum
7 years ago
Here is a thread with a photo of circuspeanut's prep sink.
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Fori
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With a Tapmaster you want the faucet over a sink at all times. It WILL get bumped. (I don't think it is a problem with shoes, though. And with guests, either you have fun with them or you lock it in the "act like a regular faucet" position.)

Have you looked at the Smev flush mount sinks? Tiny, recessed, lidded. Folding faucet included! No, don't get one of those, but you might find them inspiring.
jesslake
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks everyone! Thanks for the heads up about the Tapmaster. I'll think carefully before adding that feature to the project. I had a chance to see the Karbon faucets in person today and they are amazing! I'm pretty sure that my idea will work and I think I'm going to go for it. Circuspeanut's sink cover is what I have in mind exactly (thank you for the link, mgmum!) but I'd also like to hide the faucet if possible. Fori, those Smev units are cool and I wish there was a version that was a little more "home" and a little less "tailgate party." :) I've googled my head off and not turned up anything.

Oldbat2b, I had a 11x13 sink in my last house and it was great! Perfect for a few bunches of grapes, rinsing the dinner veggies, washing hands, that sort of think. I used it constantly. I'm messy and I can't always clean up right away (3 small kids) - a sink any bigger and I start to leave crap in it. The huge single bowl on the perimeter will be for dishes and the other stuff that piles up. My kitchen is spacious but the layout is very limited (due to architectural features that can't be changed) and the island isn't huge so I also don't want to give up a lot of real estate. Being able to make the small sink disappear is by no means essential but I have the idea in my head and now I want to see if I can make it work. Fingers crossed!

Now off to research what kind of sinks can have holes hacked into the sides of them...

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