Are you standing at the crossroads of kitchen sink decisions, wondering whether a sleek single bowl or versatile double bowl design is right for your home? At Create Good Sinks, we understand that choosing the perfect sink is about more than just aesthetics—it's about how you live, cook, and clean in your kitchen every day.
We've crafted this guide to help you navigate the world of stainless steel kitchen sinks with confidence. Let's dive into the practical pros and cons of single bowl and double bowl options to find the perfect sink that matches your unique lifestyle.
Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks: Spacious Simplicity
Single bowl sinks provide uninterrupted workspace in the sink, with a single basin that easily accommodates large pots and sheet pans without a divider getting in the way. This clean, minimalist design has become increasingly popular in modern kitchens, and for good reason.
Why Our Customers Love Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Maximized Space for Large Items: With a single bowl sink, you have a larger, uninterrupted space, offering more room for washing oversized pots, pans, and other kitchenware. Those holiday roasting pans and oversized cutting boards finally have a proper washing space!
Clean, Uncluttered Design: The sleek simplicity of a single basin creates a modern aesthetic that complements contemporary kitchen designs while remaining timeless.
Easier Cleaning Experience: Cleaning a single bowl sink is relatively easy due to its simplicity. No dividers or edges can trap dirt or debris, making it easier to keep the sink clean and hygienic.
Space-Efficient for Smaller Kitchens: Single bowl sinks can take up relatively little space, making them ideal for smaller kitchens where maximizing counter space is essential.
Perfect for Dishwasher Users: If you primarily use a dishwasher for cleaning, the single basin provides ample space for food prep without needing separate washing areas.
Value-Conscious Choice: Single-bowl sinks are often less expensive than double-bowl sinks, providing excellent functionality while being budget-friendly.
Our Popular Single Bowl Workstation Sinks
Our premium 31" Workstation Kitchen Sink with Offset Drain exemplifies what makes single bowl designs special. Featuring our patented seamless drain offset to maximized basin space and functionality with our collection of workstation sink accessories.
Important note: all our kitchen sinks come standard with our patented seamless drain—the exclusive feature that won us the prestigious National Kitchen and Bath Show Best New Product award. This innovative design eliminates that problematic seam where food particles and bacteria typically collect, making cleaning easier and your sink more hygienic. The 16-gauge stainless steel construction ensures exceptional durability while our workstation design with integrated ledges transforms your sink into a multi-functional prep station.
Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks: Versatile Functionality
All our double bowl kitchen sinks feature our innovative low divide design—this isn't just an option, it's standard on all of our double bowl sinks. This smart low sink divider keeps long-handled pots and large sheet pans at a more relaxed angle, giving you an advantage when dishwashing while visually keeping dishes below the counter. This thoughtful design addresses one of the most common concerns about traditional double bowl sinks.
Why Our Customers Choose Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Exceptional Multitasking: The primary advantage of a double bowl kitchen sink is the ability to multitask. You can perform different tasks simultaneously, such as washing dishes in one basin while rinsing vegetables in the other.
Better Organization: Double bowl sinks allow for better organization and division of tasks. You can dedicate one basin to food preparation and the other for washing dirty dishes, preventing cross-contamination.
Convenient Soaking Solution: Double sinks allow you to soak dishes on one side while you wash on the other, or wash in one compartment and dry inside another using a drying rack.
Food Safety Advantage: These types of sinks also allow you to keep meat and poultry thawing on one side while not contaminating the other area.
Shared Kitchen Harmony: Double bowl designs excel in busy households where multiple people might need sink access simultaneously—no more kitchen traffic jams! Double bowl sinks are also a popular choice for dual faucet applications.
Complete Drainage Systems: Our double bowl kitchen sinks come with our award-winning patented seamless drain kits for both basins, featuring strainer baskets that nest perfectly in both our drain fittings and splash guards for a beautiful matching set.
Our Popular Double Bowl Innovations
Our 34" Workstation Kitchen Sink with Double Bowl features our standard low divide design that gives you the best of both worlds. With this undermount kitchen sink's integral ledge and dual bowls, this sink provides a double-duty prep and clean workstation. The larger bowl on the left partition and smaller bowl on the right partition create the perfect setup for washing and rinsing between the two basins.
Like all our premium workstation kitchen sinks, our double bowl models come standard with our patented seamless drain in both basins—the exclusive feature that won us the National Kitchen and Bath Show Best New Product award. This is complemented by premium 16-gauge stainless steel construction and sound-dampening pads for whisper-quiet performance.
Making Your Decision: Key Factors to Consider
When choosing between a single or double bowl sink, consider these important factors:
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Your Kitchen Size
Your kitchen's configuration often dictates your sink's size and type. Smaller kitchens benefit from the space-saving qualities of a single-bowl sink. In contrast, larger kitchens can accommodate double-bowl sinks without sacrificing counter space.
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Your Cooking and Cleaning Style
Consider your typical kitchen routines:
• Do you frequently wash large pots, pans, and baking sheets? A single bowl might be ideal.
• Do you prefer to separate soaking and washing tasks? A double bowl could better serve your needs.
• Is your dishwasher handling most of the cleaning? A single bowl might be sufficient.
• Do you frequently prepare raw meat and vegetables simultaneously? A double bowl offers safer food handling.
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Your Aesthetic Preferences
Single bowl sinks provide a clean, minimalist look that pairs beautifully with contemporary designs, while double bowl options offer a more traditional aesthetic with practical division of space.
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Your Available Cabinet Space
When choosing between single or double sinks, remember that double bowl sinks take up valuable real estate with additional plumbing in the sink cabinet. Consider what storage space you might be sacrificing with a larger sink installation.
The Create Good Sinks Advantage
No matter which design you choose, all our premium kitchen sinks offer benefits that set them apart:
Premium 16-Gauge Stainless Steel: Our commercial-grade stainless steel provides superior dent and scratch resistance for lifelong durability.
Award-Winning Seamless Drain: Every kitchen sink we make comes standard with our patented seamless drain—the exclusive feature that won us the National Kitchen and Bath Show Best New Product award. This innovative design eliminates the problematic seam where food particles and bacteria typically collect.
Sound-Dampening Technology: Every sink includes premium sound-dampening pads that absorb noise for a quieter kitchen experience.
Workstation Functionality: Our integrated ledge system transforms your sink into a complete prep station with optional accessories like cutting boards, colanders, and drying racks.
Low Divide Standard: All our double bowl sinks feature our smart low divider as standard—not just an upgrade option—allowing you to wash large items while maintaining the functionality of separate basins.
Making Your Selection: Final Thoughts
There's no one-size-fits-all answer to the single vs. double bowl question. You have to decide what is better for your needs based on key factors like your kitchen size, how you intend to use your sink, and your budget.
At Create Good Sinks, we're dedicated to helping you find the perfect sink that compliments your cooking style and enhances your kitchen's functionality. Both our single and double bowl designs feature our award-winning patented seamless drain and innovative features that address the traditional limitations of each style.
Explore Our Premium Kitchen Sink Collection
Ready to discover the perfect sink for your kitchen? Browse our complete selection of premium stainless steel kitchen sinks.
• Shop All Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Popular products:
33" Workstation Kitchen Sink - Offset Drain Right- Single Bowl (5LS33R)
33" Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink - Apron Front - 9" Depth - Double Bowl - Center Drain (5AD33)
40" Large Workstation Kitchen Sink - Single Bowl - Reversible Offset Drain (5LS40c)
46" Large Workstation Kitchen Sink - Double Bowl Sink - Reversible (5LD46c)
Have questions about which style is right for your kitchen?
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