One of the topics currently being debated on the home improvement front is whether single or double sinks are better. Before the advent of the dishwasher, double sinks were a great luxury: one could more easily wash dishes in one bowl, and rinse dishes in the other.
Today, single-bowl sinks — which have one large basin with no dividers — appear to be rising in popularity. Whether you like this option will depend on factors such as how much space you have, how many people typically use your kitchen at the same time, and your cleaning habits. Read on to learn more about what option you should have in your home.
Single vs. Double: A Matter of Lifestyle Preferences
Single-bowl sinks are a fit better in smaller spaces. They’re also deeper, making washing large pots and pans a lot easier. Both clean-as-you-go cooks and “stashers” will appreciate a big, deep single sink to stash dirty pots and dishes for a more orderly kitchen.
Unfortunately, there is a downside to single bowl sinks too. If you just have one sink and it’s not large, the area can get crowded when others are helping you in the kitchen. There isn’t much space to wash hands, grab a glass of water and rinse produce. Also, when your sink is full of water or dirty dishes, the garbage disposal isn’t accessible.
A double-bowl sink with two basins in one unit, separated by a divider, allows you to fill one bowl with hot, soapy water and the other with clear water for rinsing. Double-bowl sinks also allow you to stack dirty dishes and utensils in one sink while preparing a meal, and use the other for vegetable prep. With a garbage disposal typically installed in the smaller sink, it’s accessible when the main sink is filled with water or unwashed dishes.
What Suits You Is Best
Remodeling is great way to breathe new life into your spaces: you can bring your home office makeover ideas to life or if it’s a kitchen upgrade you’re interested in, we can help you make important design decisions. DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen of Schaumburg is among the preferred remodeling contractors in the area that can help bring your home improvement visions to life.
No matter your design preferences and the scope of your project, you can count on us to deliver only the best results for you. To learn more about what we can do for you and your home, just give us a call at (847) 973-5097 or fill out our online form to contact us.
