1. COST
The cost isn't going to be the biggest determiner in this decision, but it's something worth considering. 'In terms of price, this depends on the material,' says Kasia Piorko, founder of kitchen designer brand Kate Feather. 'Generally, two bowls are more expensive than a single - but the price won't be doubled if you opt for two.'
2. CONVENIENCE
'Sink arrangement is a personal choice but is often driven by the space available,' says Kasia. 'Generally, while planning a modern kitchen redesign, the most common arrangement is a 1.5 sink bowl, with the smaller bowl used for draining and rinsing. Many of our clients use a dishwasher for the majority of dishes and a single bowl is therefore sufficient. We would always recommend a size that fits oven trays.'
3. SIZE
Usually in small kitchens, single sinks are the norm, however, their size seems to have become slightly bigger, to contain items such as larger dishes, pots, and pans. Single sinks are typically less complex and faster to install. 'Single sinks are more convenient to use,' says Donna DuFresne, founder of Donna DuFresne Interior Design. 'It makes meal prep and clean-up a breeze as there is no divider to hinder handling larger dishes. It is a more efficient and streamlined look.'
4. LAYOUT
It's often more convenient to have two sinks in a larger kitchen to improve the flow in the room. Instead of choosing a double bowl, you could even have two separate sinks – one by the hob, and the other on a kitchen island.
'A double sink is useful if more than one person uses the kitchen during cooking times,' says Kasia. 'Whenever possible, I suggest a double sink with two equal bowls. This means one of the bowls can be used as a draining area and keep the worksurface tidy.
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