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Kitchen Sink: six styles, side by side
The same kitchen sink brief resolved six ways. The sink is used more than any other fitting in the house. Bowl depth, drainer and tap reach matter far more than the finish.
Photo: Joanna Bourne · BY 2.0Side by side
All six, in one row
Scroll sideways to compare, or filter down to the styles you are choosing between.
Photo: Lord Rex · BY 2.0- Layout
- Single bowl, undermount
- Bowl
- Single 550×450, undermount
- Material
- Brushed stainless, 304 grade
What changes: An undermount bowl so the counter wipes straight in.
Photo: Joanna Bourne · BY 2.0- Layout
- Large single bowl, matt black
- Bowl
- Single 700×450, deep
- Material
- Matt-black composite granite
What changes: A single very large bowl that takes a baking tray.
Photo: granite-charlotte · BY 2.0- Layout
- Hammered brass bowl
- Bowl
- Hammered brass, 500mm
- Material
- Hammered unlacquered brass
What changes: A hammered brass bowl left unlacquered to patina.
Photo: granite-charlotte · BY 2.0- Layout
- Double bowl with a drainer
- Bowl
- Double 800×450 with a drainer
- Material
- Brushed stainless with a stone drainer
What changes: A double bowl with grooves cut into the stone drainer.
Photo: granite-charlotte · BY 2.0- Layout
- Twin bowl with a birch board
- Bowl
- Twin 600×400 with a board
- Material
- Stainless with a birch chopping board
What changes: A twin bowl with a birch board bridging one side.
Photo: granite-charlotte · BY 2.0- Layout
- Fluted apron front
- Bowl
- Apron-front, 600mm
- Material
- Fluted fireclay in ivory
What changes: A fluted fireclay apron front.
At a glance
The differences in one table
| Style | Layout | Bowl | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serene Minimal | Single bowl, undermount | Single 550×450, undermount | Compact kitchens where counter space is scarce |
| Bold Contemporary | Large single bowl, matt black | Single 700×450, deep | Households that cook heavily and wash large trays |
| Modern Heritage | Hammered brass bowl | Hammered brass, 500mm | Craft-led kitchens where the sink is a feature |
| Classic Luxe | Double bowl with a drainer | Double 800×450 with a drainer | Larger kitchens with room for a drainer and a dishwasher |
| Indo-Scandinavian | Twin bowl with a birch board | Twin 600×400 with a board | Family kitchens needing flexible prep and wash space |
| Art Deco Glam | Fluted apron front | Apron-front, 600mm | Statement kitchens where the sink is on show |
Sizing
Kitchen Sink dimensions by home size
| Home size | Typical room dimension | Layout that usually fits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK | Single bowl 550mm | Single bowl, undermount |
| 2 BHK | Single bowl 700mm | Large single bowl, matt black |
| 3 BHK | Double bowl 800mm | Hammered brass bowl |
| 4 BHK | Double bowl with a drainer, 1,000mm | Double bowl with a drainer |
| 4+ BHK / Villa | Twin bowl plus a prep sink | Twin bowl with a birch board |
Next step
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