Why Consider Installing Two Sinks in Your Kitchen?
When remodeling your kitchen, it’s very important to think about how you function in the kitchen, whether by yourself or with other family members. This will help inform whether or not you should install two sinks in the kitchen.
Our design team always asks questions to tailor your kitchen layout to the way you like to live. But if you’re on your own or simply want to start thinking about kitchen needs, think about the following:
- How do you like to work in the kitchen?
- Where are your pain points, as in, where are you running into your partner or other family members when working together in the kitchen?
- What’s located in the immediate splash area of your sink?
- How do you divvy up cleanup duty?
- Do you want to set up a bar in your kitchen?
- Does one person prep while the other is at the stove?
- Do you like to leave dishes in the sink during a party and worry about cleanup after the guests are gone?
1. Creating a Prep Zone
In this Sandy Springs kitchen, a large farmhouse sink enjoys the view out the window and proximity to the dishwasher for easy cleanup. That sink is deep enough to hide dirty dishes when entertaining.
The second sink is a bar sink in the island that serves a multitude of purposes. Because it’s just outside of the main work triangle, it’s a good spot for a second person to work. With the extensive countertop space around it, it serves as a perfect place to wash produce when prepping.
Tip: We recommend adding a disposal to a prep sink when possible.
2. To Serve a Coffee or Tea Station
With a hidden coffee bar located in close proximity to the island, this spot was the perfect place to install a second sink in the kitchen. It’s easy to add water to the coffeemaker and stay out of the way of whoever is cooking breakfast in the work triangle.
3. Defrosting
Another way installing two sinks in the kitchen can come in handy for prep is when defrosting. Placing items that need defrosting in the second sink keeps them out of the way and the main sink free.
4. Pot Filling
While many of our clients install pot fillers over their stovetops, sometimes it’s just not possible — it may not fit the budget, or it simply might not be something they want. But a second sink placed near the range can be very helpful when using a big heavy pot, whether carrying it over to the stove or back over to the sink. Boiling water is a very good reason to consider installing two sinks in the kitchen.
5. Setting Up a Cocktail Bar
When entertaining, installing two sinks in the kitchen comes in very handy. A lot of our clients like to set up a bar in the kitchen, often filling the second sink with ice for beer and wine. Guests can pluck out a bottle for an ice-cold beverage rather than having to dig through a cooler.
Other Reasons to Install Two Sinks In the Kitchen
There are so many more reasons to install two sinks in the kitchen. If your home lacks a utility sink in the mudroom, you may like to dedicate one to flower arranging or messy art projects. You may need it to keep kosher. Or your household might need a hand-washing station that’s out of the cook’s way.
Whether you’re considering a kitchen renovation or remodeling another area of your house, please give us a call to start the design-build process. Our team will help you figure out what you need to function efficiently at home and tailor your remodel to suit your lifestyle.
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about 5 reasons to install two sinks in the kitchen.
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