Sink sizes for the kitchen

The kitchen is a place where the hostess spends a lot of time. Therefore, all furniture and appliances should be comfortable, functional and beautiful, so that the mood was raised, and fatigue was not felt. This also applies to washing. How to determine the dimensions of the sink for the kitchen? This will be discussed in the article.

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What are the sinks?

There are a lot of kitchen sinks on sale, and if necessary, they can be made to order. They are made of different materials - stainless steel, plastic, natural stone, can have a different number of bowls, but first you need to decide on the type of installation.

Sinks can be:

• waybills;
• mortise;
• mortise-overhead;
• embedded.

What is the difference:

1. If you choose the built-in sink, you will not have to count any sizes. It is already neatly fitted into the headset, and it will be mounted together with the cabinet. It is convenient but expensive. And besides, without outside help you will not put it. This option is usually chosen by those who decided to radically transform their kitchen.
2. The most popular option is the overhead sink. It is attached to the pedestal. She has her own pros and cons, for example, water can trickle to where it is not necessary. The wall edge will not allow the liquid to do this. The main advantage is that such a sink fits standard curbstones.
3. The mortise-overhead sink is easy to install, it is perfectly attached to the countertop, and it does not matter how even the hole in the latter is even. All the same, the edging of the shell will be on top. But it is necessary to ensure the tightness of the seams, that is, the dimensions of the holes and sinks should not differ too much. The edging of the sink should protrude 0.5-1 cm above the countertop.
4. The mortise sink is located on the same level as the countertop or even slightly lower. The edge of the hole should be very flat.

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Cabinet Height

It is very important to choose the right height. This is not so much a matter of convenience as a hostess's health, especially when you have to wash a lot and often. The pose should be comfortable, that is, the cabinet should correspond to growth.

Important! Why is that? - The answer is very simple: if the sink is too low - “goodbye, back”. You will constantly have to bend over, and if the thicket is also deep, the muscles will be in constant tension. Constantly dealing with too high a sink, you will very quickly feel that your hands are very tired and even sore.

Therefore, when choosing, be sure to consider your height, then the dimensions of the sink for the kitchen will be understandable to you:

• height 150-160 cm - tabletop height 95 cm;
• 161-170 cm - 100 cm;
• 171-175 cm - 105 cm;
• Above 175 cm - 110 cm.

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Matching sinks and cabinets

The surface-mounted sink is selected strictly according to the size of the cabinet. On sale you can find cabinets with a width of 450 to 1200 mm.

A bowl or bowl system with a siphon should fit freely between the walls. Therefore, to begin with, measure the cabinet:

• 450 mm - washing width 300-350 mm;
• 600 mm - 400 mm;
• 800 mm - 600 mm;
• 1000 mm - 800 mm.

Important! The most popular option is a cabinet with a width of 60 cm, and it is considered the standard size of the sink for the kitchen.

But in the shops you can see the footsteps of a much smaller size - there are even 35 cm, designed for very small rooms.

Important! On sale there are cabinets of other sizes, but the width of the sink is calculated approximately the same in any case.

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How will she stand?

Before calculating the dimensions of the sink, consider a few points that will help you make the right choice. They relate to the arrangement of furniture:

1. The side edge of the sink should not be adjacent to the wall or cabinet - it is better to leave a distance of 5 cm.
2. The front edge of the sink should not be flush with the front edge of the countertop, otherwise you will constantly wet your clothes and spill water on the floor. In this case, the optimal distance is also 5 cm.
3. As for the apron, you can install a sink close to it, but again, it is better to leave a gap of the same 5 cm, so that it is easier to remove and not worry that water will accumulate between the wall and the sink.

Important! The growth, as well as the subtleties of the installation, must be borne in mind at the very moment when you order the sink.

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Number of bowls

The dimensions of the whole structure can be greatly affected by the number of bowls. On sale there are sinks:

• with one bowl;
• with two;
• one and a half models.

Which one to choose? - Decide individually:

• The smallest are single sinks. Lni is most suitable for small apartments, when every square centimeter counts.
• Not every housewife can afford a sink, consisting of two sections - this requires room.
• As for the one and a half models, they are an intermediate option - one bowl is large, the other is small, in which fruits are usually washed.

Important! Other options are possible - sinks of all types with one or two wings. There may also be a cup in the wing, but it is usually a dryer, even if it has a separate drain. But such additional devices increase the size of the sink for the kitchen, sometimes very significantly.

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Depth

The depth of the bowl does not directly affect the dimensions of the entire structure, but you still need to know about it. In the salons of kitchen furniture, you can see the sinks of very different depths - from 13 and even 11 cm to 20 and more.

Depends on the depth of how convenient it will be for you to wash the dishes:

• Too small a sink will cause the floor around to be constantly splattered, and you will have to walk in a wet apron.
• A depth of 16-19 cm is considered optimal. It is such products that are most often present on display cases and in catalogs.
• As for greater depth, not everyone needs it. Such bowls are good if you constantly cook in large pots or constantly bake.

Important! The smallest washers typically have the deepest bowls.

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Wall thickness

This parameter also has almost no effect on overall dimensions, but is important for selection. The shell wall thickness cannot be less than 0.6 mm. Thin walls are made not according to standards, which means there is no need to talk about quality. There is doubt that the bowl is made of quality materials.

Important! Standard thickness is from 0.6 to 1.2 mm.

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Talk about form

Not only the capacity and overall dimensions of the sink for the kitchen depend on the shape, but also the appearance and style. Sinks are:

• round;
• oval;
• rectangular;
• angular;
• non-standard.

Custom models

Custom sinks are usually made to order. Manufacturers of kitchen furniture agree to fulfill all the whims of their customers. A practical housewife should take into account that such a sink may be less functional than round or square, since:

• the pedestal takes up a lot of space;
• the bowl may not be particularly spacious.

Important! This option is suitable for very large rooms.

Round patterns

Round shells are quite common. In this case, you must especially carefully calculate the size. Any sink consists of a contour and a bowl, and it is necessary that the contour exactly matches the size of the hole.

Important! The same applies to oval shells.

Square and rectangular patterns

The most practical option is a square or rectangular sink. To determine their size, measure the cabinet and countertop. Please note that the sink should fit freely in the hole, and feel free to go to the store.

Important! The most common sizes of square sinks:

• 500x500 mm;
• 600x600 mm.

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Corner wash

This is perhaps the most convenient option for any kitchen. There is an opportunity to use the corner, which usually remains empty and useless. If you like the corner wash, it’s easy to calculate the dimensions:

1. Determine in which corner you will put it.
2. Calculate how much space on each wall will be occupied by the walls of the countertop, on which side the wing can be.
3. Decide how high the countertops should be.
4. Choose the depth of the bowl.

Important! The most important point is to decide how much space can be allocated for washing. But the calculations do not have to be accurate. It is important for you that the sink rises there freely, and in accordance with hygiene requirements.

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A bit about materials

Manufacturers offer customers sinks from a variety of materials:

1. Stainless steel sinks are very popular - they are easy to care for, they are strong and durable, have a very attractive appearance. In addition, on sale you can find steel sinks with a special coating of gold or copper, and this will give your kitchen an extremely spectacular look.
2. A sink made of natural or artificial stone gives the impression of financial stability and commitment to tradition. Granite and marble sinks are beautiful, suitable for kitchens in a classic or romantic style - such furniture has many adherents.
3. Plastic is a popular material, although it quickly loses its appearance. But it is easy to care for, and proper care sometimes works wonders, lengthening the life of even the most fragile materials.

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A few tips:

1. All items in the kitchen must fit together in size.
2. It is also necessary to ensure that there is easy access to the sink, and to the refrigerator, and to all cabinets. Items that cannot be reached, no matter how they exist at all - because you do not use them.
3. If the cabinet is too low and the sink is deep, raise the cabinet so that it matches your height. For this, all that’s needed is to nail a few slats from the bottom. But the place of accession should not be noticeable.

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Stock footage

From this review you learned all the necessary information about the dimensions of the sink for the kitchen, as well as about some other nuances of choice. So - you should not have problems with the purchase of a suitable model.