Do you have a 39" sink base? Sink manufacturers want a sink base 3" larger than the sink itself. That is why a standard 36" sink base takes a standard 33" sink. To go larger requires a larger sink base.

"Do you have a 39" sink base? Sink manufacturers want a sink base 3" larger than the sink itself. That is why a standard 36" sink base takes a standard 33" sink. To go larger requires a larger sink base."

Not so.

Then investigat a custom sized copper or stainless sink. Not quartz. Standardized sink sizes exist to work with standardized sink base sizes as a system. Quartz is not a product that leads itself to customization. And I would only want a name brand, like Blanco. None of the off brands imports.

That is because 33" is a standard sized sink. You are asking for a custom size.

Ain't no such animal. Unless you want the Blanco which is a standard 33" with a drainboard attached and needs a ginormous 54" sink base cabinet.

Hey Jen,

If you're flexible on the configuration and mount:

36" POLISHED GRANITE 60/40 OFFSET DOUBLE-BOWL FARMHOUSE SINK - BLUE GRAY

Cheepchinesecrapola never counts. SH doesn't even sell faucets that are legal to be installed in the US. No certifications. Who wants to deal with crapola like that?

"to get a high quality it's 2-3x price of granite sink"

Nope. Many on this forum love their Kraus stainless steel sinks. They are 16 gauge, which is thicker than the 18-gauge you see in many brands. You can find them on expressdecor or overstock.

Also be aware that just because there is the name "Blanco", "Franke", or "Kohler" on the stainless steel sink doesn't mean it was made in Germany, Switzerland or the U.S. These companies sell many sinks made in China. I don't think that a Chinese sink is a bad thing. Just like in the U.S., there are some made better and some not. What I don't like is paying multiples just to have the name Blanco, Franke, or Kohler, thinking you are getting a German, Swiss, or U.S. made sink. These companies do still make some of their sinks in those countries, but you have to call the company's customer service number with the model number you are interested in, and ask them about it. Or the box will also say.

But you want a granite composite sink. That seems to be your first priority. Something has to give. Blanco makes the best granite composite sinks, and holds multiple patents on their Silgranit material. If it were me, I would compromise on the 70-30 configuration, and get the BlancoDiamond Super Single Silgranit sink with the corner drain. Once you have a corner drain, you never go back.

Think about adding a prep sink to your design and you will not have to worry about dirty pots contaminating your trying to be washed carrots, etc. A big 33" single is great as the cleanup sink!

"What is so great about a corner drain?"

A corner drain, aka an "offset drain", allows you to set down roasting pans or other large items in the sink to soak without covering the drain. Seems like a small thing, but once you don't have to cover a drain with a big ol' pan that is soaking, you wonder how you ever did without it. The other advantage is that a corner drain provides more room for storage under the sink because you don't have the plumbing and disposal smack-dab in the center of your undersink storage.

"have to worry about dirty pots contaminating your trying to be washed carrots, etc."

Everyone has different ways they operate in the kitchen. For me, I wash my vegetables/fruit in my colander (the RSVP Precision), and can leave them in there to drain (though most of the time I start using them right away and don't leave them in the colander). My single bowl sink has plenty of room for the colander as well as soaking pots/pans. One of the advantages of the RSVP colander (per the Cook's Illustrated Magazine review) is that the base ring raises it above the sink floor. I have never contaminated one thing with the other. I understand people like separate sink bowls too, but just thought I'd offer that there are other ways of doing things.

"I agree with a prep sink but we just. can't. make it work and still have everything else we wanted."

I suggest strongly that you post your floor plan on this forum, under a separate thread. There are many design gurus on this forum who are generous with their time, and will work to improve your design and flow. Maybe you can fit a prep sink, or have some other improvement. It's amazing what I've seen them do. You will have to have an open mind though. Many times we've seen that people just don't want to hear suggestions. They just don't. You don't seem to be one of those people from what I can see on this thread.

Especially since you said you are custom building, so you won't have many of the constraints that some people posting floor plans on here do. Also, don't think that your architect must know everything already. Architects are great, but not so much on KD practicalities of workflow and efficiency. We've seen it a thousand times.