JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I hear you on the awkward cabinet design, but honestly, I’m not sure I’d want the sink pulled forward either. Every time I’ve seen one set closer to the front, it eats up counter space and just feels off when you’re prepping food. There’s always a trade-off, I guess. That said, I’ve started recommending deeper base cabinets when possible—gives you a bit more room to maneuver underneath, even if it’s not a total fix. And yeah, labeling lines is a lifesaver, but I once had a client who color-coded everything and still managed to swap hot and cold... sometimes chaos just finds a way.
Pushing the sink forward always feels weird to me too—like you lose that little buffer zone for spills and splashes. Deeper base cabinets are a smart workaround, though not everyone has the space for them. Ever tried one of those tilt-out trays under the sink for sponges? Curious if people find them useful or just another thing that gets in the way...
Ever tried one of those tilt-out trays under the sink for sponges? Curious if people find them useful or just another thing that gets in the way...
Funny you mention the tilt-out trays. I put one in during a reno thinking it’d keep things tidy, but honestly, it ended up being a junk collector for random screws and bottle caps. Maybe I just don’t have the discipline to keep it organized. As for pushing the sink forward, I always feel like I’m about to knock my knees on the cabinet edge—never quite got used to it.
I get what you mean about the tilt-out trays turning into a catch-all. I tried using one for sponges, but it always seemed damp and a bit gross after a while. Do people actually keep them clean? Also, I never realized how much those trays push the sink forward until I installed one—my knees aren’t fans either. Maybe there’s a better spot for sponge storage that doesn’t involve bruises or mystery gunk...
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I totally get the knee thing—mine are always knocking into the cabinet now. Here’s what I tried: I put a little suction cup caddy on the inside wall of the sink for sponges. It keeps them out of the way and they dry faster, but I’m not sure if it’s any less gross over time. Has anyone found a way to keep those things from getting slimy, or is it just inevitable?