Kitchen Sink Remodel: Buyers preference (1 Viewer)

[Max Power]

The spousal unit and I are looking to do an easy remodel/upgrade of the kitchen prior to putting the house on the market. I wanted to get some takes on what other people like in regards to kitchen sink styles. This is purely a style question. The finishes are a whole separate debate. Curious to see if you were buying a house, which style catches your eye or is the most functional.

Style 1: Open / Single Bowl

Style 2: The 50/50

Style 3: The 70/30 split

Style 4: The 80/20 split

 

[Mr. Ected]

I have a 50/50 and I despise it. I am unable to lay down any large pot, pan, dish etc. flat in the sink. If I ever need to soak something, I have to do it outside the sink. I'll bet that's what caused the uneven splits to come to be.

Look at measurements for the splits to see about larger stuff.

If you want, tomorrow I can measure mine for you.

HTH

 

[Brownsfan]

Redid our kitchen a few years ago. Went from an even split to a single. Would highly recommend. Can put large saute pans in and wash them with no problem. Also good for filling large pots of water.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Open/single for me. You can do more with the space and I never utilized the splits.

 

[belljr]

We had a 60 40 or 70 30 and now have a 5050

I miss the old sink

 

[Dragons]

1 bowl please, as large as possible.

 

[Ilov80s]

agree with everyone here. I can't imagine wanting anything else. I have some larger backing sheets and whatnot that are tough enough to get in the open sink to wash.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Split 60/40. Like having the other for dishes to dry in.

 

[Max Power]

I have a 50/50 and I despise it. I am unable to lay down any large pot, pan, dish etc. flat in the sink.

100% with you here. We currently have a 50/50 and I hate it. It is a bit stained and outdated now. We're hoping something more fashionable plays, but didn't want to rule out the "standard" yet.

 

[rascal]

Installed this two years ago ... Wife loves it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YXRR2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Ned]

I have a 50/50 and I despise it. I am unable to lay down any large pot, pan, dish etc. flat in the sink. If I ever need to soak something, I have to do it outside the sink. I'll bet that's what caused the uneven splits to come to be.

Look at measurements for the splits to see about larger stuff.

If you want, tomorrow I can measure mine for you.

HTH

 

[Random]

Went from a 50/50 (or 60/40) to a 80/20 last summer and love it. I can see the draw to the single, but I like having the disposal on the small bowl and separate from whatever is going on in the big bowl. Highly recommend.

 

[Godsbrother]

Went from a 50/50 (or 60/40) to a 80/20 last summer and love it. I can see the draw to the single, but I like having the disposal on the small bowl and separate from whatever is going on in the big bowl. Highly recommend.

Agreed. I like the second sink to rinse soap off the dishes.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

I just put in a new sink a 60/40 stainless. The important thing to me was getting a deep sink, 9" I believe. Also got a modern tall faucet with it. Love it. Wife can wash anything in that combo and we still have a second side for drying.

 

[The Commish]

I want one big sink....I don't understand the point of splitting them.

 

[Jayrok]

Anything other than style 1 is terrible imo. 80/20 is ridiculous, especially if they put the garbage disposal in the 20 side.

 

[matttyl]

Anything other than style 1 is terrible imo. 80/20 is ridiculous, especially if they put the garbage disposal in the 20 side.

Why?

 

[Random]

Anything other than style 1 is terrible imo. 80/20 is ridiculous, especially if they put the garbage disposal in the 20 side.

But thats exactly what the 20 side is for. Just scrape off the food, or throw the veggie cuts and turn on the disposal.

 

[Jayrok]

Anything other than style 1 is terrible imo. 80/20 is ridiculous, especially if they put the garbage disposal in the 20 side.

Why?

I've had one that was 80/20 or 70/30. Wife and I hated it. The small side was useless. Now that we have one large deep sink, I'd never want to go back. But different strokes, certainly..

 

[Jayrok]

Anything other than style 1 is terrible imo. 80/20 is ridiculous, especially if they put the garbage disposal in the 20 side.

But thats exactly what the 20 side is for. Just scrape off the food, or throw the veggie cuts and turn on the disposal.

I understand that. I just hated it. Rather have one large sink. Or at least 50/50.

 

[glumpy]

We bought a 60/40 split when remodeling our kitchen and I like it. And that's what I voted but in thinking further and reading the responses I believe I would go with single. The split is great because we can fit the big pots but you can also do that with a single. Meanwhile we rarely if ever fill a sinkful of water to wash so the smaller split is not necessary for that purpose--we just fill the largest pot we're cleaning. The split is very handy for draining larger pots that won't set in the drainboard while still allowing for use of the smaller sink.

 

[Johnny Rock]

70/30 not only has plenty of room for washing and saves water for rinsing (not constantly turning the water on/off to rinse over the same washing bin), but it's also apron front stainless steel which is the most beautiful of the ones you listed.

 

[Quez]

Guys without the split, where do you out dishes that are drying?

 

[Jayrok]

Guys without the split, where do you out dishes that are drying?

In the dish washer.

 

[The Commish]

Guys without the split, where do you out dishes that are drying?

We dry them and put them away If it's a large amount we have a counter pad we put them on while we are drying. But this is pots and pans, not dishes....we use a dishwasher for dishes.

 

[El Floppo]

residential architect here- I'm open to all options, but only get requests from clients for single basin, which IME is preferred. you can also buy a tray to put over the top for drying other uses.

why are you renovating your kitchen if you're going to sell it? is the expected boost in value that much over the PITA and expense?

 

[matttyl]

why are you renovating your kitchen if you're going to sell it? is the expected boost in value that much over the PITA and expense?

was my first thought as well. parts and labor and the PITA is going to be close to $1k. You expecting to make that up in the sale?

 

[17seconds]

Always had a 50/50 and would do single as well. If I had an 80/20 I would never use the 20.

 

[Max Power]

residential architect here- I'm open to all options, but only get requests from clients for single basin, which IME is preferred. you can also buy a tray to put over the top for drying other uses.

why are you renovating your kitchen if you're going to sell it? is the expected boost in value that much over the PITA and expense?

Good stuff. The house is about 8 years old now. We bought it for the lot more than anything else. Its private, but still has a neighborhood feel for the kids. About 2 years ago a new subdivision popped up a couple miles away and those houses have higher end finishes at cheaper prices. The kitchen looks fine, but the sink is a real eye sore. Its just a cheap 50/50 top mount style sink. It is a little stained and beat up too.

So we're looking at this update as a little something to stay competitive in our current price range. Its a buyers market here. Home depot has plenty of composite granite sinks in the 200-300 dollar range. We think that price point along with a couple hundred dollars in labor is worth it. Heck, I might be able to install this myself.

 

[johnnycakes]

We have one big open sink. We can fit any pot we have in it.

 

[El Floppo]

We have one big open sink. We can fit any pot we have in it.

medicinal?

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I want one big sink....I don't understand the point of splitting them.

With one big sink you end up diluting the soapy water quickly as you rinse them off. If you want to try and wash them all (and keep track of which has been washed, including silverware ...) before rinsing them off then problem kind of solved.

 

[Nugget]

My wife said 80/20. She is the decision maker in my house.

 

[Max Power]

You guys were awesome for this. Thanks to everyone!!!! We're going to go with option 1 and a single bowl. With the thinking that if someone NEEDS a second bowl. They can add some sort of plastic bowl within the sink for a couple bucks.

"More buyers than not would want the single" -Mr. Wells

 

[avoiding injuries]

You guys were awesome for this. Thanks to everyone!!!! We're going to go with option 1 and a single bowl. With the thinking that if someone NEEDS a second bowl. They can add some sort of plastic bowl within the sink for a couple bucks.

"More buyers than not would want the single" -Mr. Wells

And money well spent too. My only issue is with people renovating in order to sell instead of renovating before they're selling so they can enjoy it and then still being able to sell.