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kitchen sinks?

jankay — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:28:12 GMT

Ladies, what kind of kitchen sink do you have? What is its shape? Do you like it? If you don't find it easy to use, with what shape would you replace it? I have been used to a plain double bowl sink my whole life but now have a chance to update my kitchen. Shall I go wild and change my sink?

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betteb — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:42:01 GMT

Well I think if I could I would trade mine for something like this, as far as shape. Colors of course, depend on what the rest of your kitchen looks like.

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circles — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:42:48 GMT

I live in an apartment...and my sink is one of those rectangles...I hate it....its so old and disgusting looking....actually the entire counter is disgusting....but I know they aren't going to install new....and I am not going to pay for the replacement since I don't own this place...

I would like a longer and deeper sink ....given the chance...

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mousiegirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:19:44 GMT

I had a sink that was larger on one side, and the other where the garbage disposal was, was small, but just remodeled my kitchen, and I have a large long stainless steel with an insert which keeps things from scratching the sink, and I love it as it is large enough for any length pan.

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NanciJ — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:36:25 GMT

I have large double stainless sinks. The larger one is quite deep, and has the garbage disposal. The one to the left of that one, is basically a standard size and depth of most kitchen sinks. I wouldn't trade them for any other configuration or size.

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StylishLady — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:58:56 GMT

Twin stainless here too. Nice high profile faucet, garbage disposal on the left. Dispensers for soap and hand lotion. Probably not going to change it.

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AnikaBrodie — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:09:25 GMT

I have a double SS sink with the left side larger than the right. The single faucet has a pull out spray that I love and the water pattern goes from regular to spray. It is so convenient when working at the sink no matter what the task.

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Allegheny — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:30:16 GMT

I have two square under mount stainless sinks. Both are the same size and depth. They are very deep which I like. All inside corners are totally square, which I initially liked, but they a real pain to clean vs those with slightly rounded corners. Every once in a while I ponder about getting something different. I like stainless, but to me its a challenge to keep clean and unmarred.

I'm not sure what I would replace it with because it might be difficult to match a sink with my countertop, but I know definitely it would be a deep double bowl, same size/same depth.

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sphynxlvr — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:48:46 GMT

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we have this sink and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it! easy to use. i can clean large pots and pans in this sink! this sink is perfect imho!!!!

oh and the strainer for veggies, fruit, whatever and the cutting board are removable. AND a sink insert come with it soooo you can have a double sink if you want! at least mine does that!

American Standard

20-Gauge Single Basin Drop-In or Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink

Kitchen work center measures 33"L x 22"W x 9"D
Top mount work center
Includes a large 9" single bowl sink
Includes removable sliding sink
Includes removable colander
Includes bamboo cutting board
Item is cUPC certified
Limited lifetime warranty

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Mominohio — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:53:41 GMT

Double stainless here too. Both the same size, and pretty standard in size and depth. No garbage disposal. Sinks are original to the house (built in 1973) and have seen much hard use, but still looking good.

I see a lot of sinks in magazines and such that are just beautiful, but in the kitchen, I refuse to have something that needs to be babied. I need it to be strong and resilient. I'm not a fan of stainless appliances in the kitchen, and have always thought that the stainless sink looks a little industrial, but that is what I need in this area. While I'd like the look of something different, I would only replace it with a more updated version of stainless.

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:03:43 GMT

This is mine and I love it!

It's from HD, and it's been reduced since I bought mine.

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151949 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:59:06 GMT

In my old house I had a single sink - farmhouse sink - large and deep. Now I have a small double sink that is very shallow. I would love to replace it . Someday.

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brii — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:07:21 GMT

I have a double stainless sink, and I'm very happy with it. They're very deep.

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KJPA — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:26:18 GMT

Ladies, one other consideration. We remodeled our kitchen three years ago and love it but the sink is one thing I would redo in a heartbeat. First, we got deep sinks. My DH says it actually hurts his back to lean in that far. He's 6'3". And yes, he still does dishes, bless his heart. Also, I wish I had gotten a single large bowl instead of the second, smaller side with the garbage disposal. It's just wasted space for me. Too small and difficult to even rinse anything off in that side. Finally, the stainless does have to be babied. We didn't know that and even though it still looks okay, it's not as pretty as it was when it was new. It does get scratched up and looks like the old one.

Due to the shape of this double sink and the fact it is undermounted in granite I don't know if I can ever replace it but if I can I will!

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Sooner — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:36:54 GMT

I got a big Elkay stainless sink with two sides. I was warned not to get a too-deep sink because reaching in will hurt your back. I bought the best one I could afford and would not trade it. It is quite because it has sound dampening underneath, sturdy and the finish has help up very well!

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mousiegirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:06:06 GMT

On 8/31/2014 KJPA said:
Ladies, one other consideration. We remodeled our kitchen three years ago and love it but the sink is one thing I would redo in a heartbeat. First, we got deep sinks. My DH says it actually hurts his back to lean in that far. He's 6'3". And yes, he still does dishes, bless his heart. Also, I wish I had gotten a single large bowl instead of the second, smaller side with the garbage disposal. It's just wasted space for me. Too small and difficult to even rinse anything off in that side. Finally, the stainless does have to be babied. We didn't know that and even though it still looks okay, it's not as pretty as it was when it was new. It does get scratched up and looks like the old one.

Due to the shape of this double sink and the fact it is undermounted in granite I don't know if I can ever replace it but if I can I will!

You can buy an insert rack, removable, which prevents pots, etc. from touching the bottom of the sink, thereby preventing scratching.

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Marsha2003 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:22:39 GMT

Mine is like this. I love that the left side is large enough for me to set my grill pan flat on the bottom to scrub. At 9" deep, it's deep enough for large pots, but not so deep that I can't reach the bottom and I'm really short. I don't really use the right bowl and would skip it next time or put the food disposer on that side, although I don't use a disposer that often.

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terrier3 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:34:06 GMT

When I remodeled, I got a large white farmhouse sink. It looks a lot like the one below...except my shaker style cabinets are moss green. I LOVE it. I previously had a double stainless sink...they are tough to keep looking shiny...plus they were too small to be practical. I can even wash the dog in this one. I actually had the garbage disposal removed. I throw garbage once or twice a day and didn't use it enough to keep it.

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Theoriginallacey — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:44:48 GMT

I have a stainless steel one with the divider in the middle. I hate it. The stainless is all scratched and the divider makes it hard to was larger items like my crock pot bowl or the container in my electric turkey fryer. I'm not sure what I will go with next time, but I know for sure what I won't.

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Theoriginallacey — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:46:22 GMT

On 8/31/2014 terrier3 said:
When I remodeled, I got a large white farmhouse sink. It looks a lot like the one below...except my shaker style cabinets are moss green. I LOVE it. I previously had a double stainless sink...they are tough to keep looking shiny...plus they were too small to be practical. I can even wash the dog in this one. I actually had the garbage disposal removed. I throw garbage once or twice a day and didn't use it enough to keep it.

I love this one.