Totally feel your pain on this one. Had a similar experience myself—fell in love with this super sleek, shallow sink that looked amazing in the showroom. But once installed, washing pots was like a daily splash zone. Ended up swapping it out for something deeper and more practical. Good on you for sticking with what actually works day-to-day...lesson learned the hard way here too, haha.
"washing pots was like a daily splash zone."
Haha, been there myself. Curious though—did you try swapping out the faucet instead of the sink first? I had a similar issue with a shallow sink, and switching to a taller faucet with a pull-down sprayer made a surprising difference. Still wasn't perfect, but definitely helped control the splash factor. Sometimes small adjustments can save us from a full redo...though admittedly, practicality usually wins in the end.
Totally agree, taller faucets can be a lifesaver. Also, have you considered faucet aerators? They mix air into the flow—less splashy and saves water too. Small tweak, but it made dishwashing way less annoying at my place...
Taller faucets are nice, but honestly, aerators can be hit or miss. Tried one at my old place—sure, less splashy, but the water pressure felt annoyingly weak. Ended up ditching it for a swivel nozzle instead... way more practical, IMO.
- Totally get what you're saying about the swivel nozzle—had one at my last rental and it was a lifesaver for washing bigger pots.
- Aerators vary a lot by brand and type, though. Some cheaper ones can really kill your water pressure, but I've noticed mid-range models strike a better balance.
- If you're budget-conscious like me, might be worth checking out adjustable aerators online (they let you tweak flow strength). Could be a decent compromise without splashing out on pricier fixtures... pun intended.
