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Putting main sink in a island
Comments (20)If there's no other place to put it, then at least it's better than a range or cooktop. But, it does eliminate the advantage of a wonderful expanse of work space an island or peninsula offers. When we were baking & later decorating Christmas cookies & other goodies, it was great to be able to have the the kids working with me on all 3 sides of our peninsula. We could roll out the dough, "cut" cookies, and have room for the cookie sheets all at one time instead of having to do it piecemeal. The peninsula offered a big work area w/nothing in the way. If you have people seated at the island...you do need to worry about splashing...but an 18" overhang should take care of that issue. You might have to warn children (if you have any) to be careful about doing homework and other crafts/projects on the island b/c of the splashing issue since those activities typically require use of a greater expanse of work area than eating a quick meal or sitting down for a chat (especially if your printer uses the type of ink that runs when it gets wet.) As to spending time doing dishes & visiting...first, if I have visitors, I'd rather not be washing dishes...that's the last thing I want to do! I'd rather wait until everyone has left and then do the dishes (a deep sink really helps!) Regardless, keep in mind the following statistics (I know, many of you have seen me post these...but they bear repeating in this thread b/c of the subject): Time spent in a kitchen while working: 70% - Prepping 20% - Cleaning up 10% - Cooking If you're interested in visiting with people at the island while working in the kitchen, then the best thing your island can be used for is prep (and baking if you bake a lot). That being said, if you plan to prep in the island since your sink is there, then remember that you will now be competing for space not only on the counter, but also in the sink w/anyone else at the sink AND with the dirty dishes! (A double bowl sink may help a little.) A prep sink, b/c they're usually small and on an end, is usually OK unless you have a small island, but I know I wouldn't want a full size sink in an island (or peninsula) unless I had no other options. But, as you've seen by previous posters, it works for some. Caveat to the above: If you have a huge island or peninsula (say 10 feet or more), then I think a sink will work fine b/c there's so much room...as long as it's over to one side & not centered....See Moresigranite sink and boiling water
Comments (33)i just came to this thread after looking out if i was the only unfortunate person to have my very expensive blanco siligranite sink explode when pouring pasta water in it. this happened after 9 months of careful use !! if i had even thought it could ever happen i would not even think of buying it. beware- this can happen. i poured the water heard an explosion noise and it cracked with the water going underneath. to my best understanding this is unacceptable- a sink's purpose is to contain cooking water even if boiling. the manufacturer who is a serious company should put a warning in its instructions of use...See MoreCopper Sinks made in USA?
Comments (9)Thank you for the recommendations. I checked with Rachiele, all of their sinks are made in Orlando. I checked with Handcrafted Metal, some are made in Texas and some are imported. Most of the web sites I have visited have little in-depth information. The Rachiele site was overflowing with information that all seemed to make sense. They had a comparison chart that was quite helpful. I will try and link it below in case anyone else needs it. Has anyone out there purchased a Rachiele sink? If so, what are your thoughts? Here is a link that might be useful: Copper Sink Comparisons...See MoreTop mount, short apron farm sink with 60/40 double bowl
Comments (8)Yes. I had a 50/50 before and have had to adjust:) The divided Whitehaven (70/30) had the smaller part on the wrong side for my set up. My old 50/50 cast iron sink, even though it was for a 36" cabinet, had much smaller bowls, so you might want to see that 50/50 in person - it might be big enough. I have worked it out by using a dish rack with sides which I keep in the left inside of my sink. I also have a little pretty wood rack for some depression glass and other hand washables. My drain is way to the right, but the Vault drain is in the middle - that might make a difference for making something like this work. : That one is by Simplehuman, but there are others. Here is a similar gray one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07539JCNB/ref=asc_df_B07539JCNB5298712/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B07539JCNB&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216558267793&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460828519382747571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018505&hvtargid=pla-361925929854 Different company - I don't have any experience with this one: http://www.qvc.com/Squish-Dish-Rack.product.K305653.html?colorId=000&sizeId=000&ref=GAS&cm_mmc=GOOGLESHOPPINGFEED--GShopping|L|BrandProduct|cooking+dining--pla--sCaLVwTno|dc_400057871687__K305653-000-000&mkwid=sCaLVwTno|dc_pcrid_400057871687_pkw__pmt__productid_K305653-000-000&TZ=EST I recently got the sink grids for my sink because I did not want to ding the cast iron and now the in-sink dish rack won't sit flat - so I am keeping my eyes out for another. Many here on this forum do not use dish racks. I have rinsed recyclables and non-dishwasher pot and pans so understand the desire for a dish rack - but be prepared for some to tell you to live without one:) I hope Joe chimes in - he knows every sink out there....See MoreToronto Veterinarian
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