Deep sinks are such a mixed bag, right? I thought I’d love the extra space, but now I’m constantly rolling up my sleeves and still end up with soggy cuffs. For the wire rack feet, I started keeping a little dish by the sink just for them, but somehow they still disappear... maybe there’s a black hole under my counter. The silicone mat idea sounds smart—might have to give that a try next time I step on one of those tiny feet.
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
Deep sinks are such a double-edged sword. I remember when we redid our kitchen, I was convinced a farmhouse sink would be the answer to all my dishwashing woes. Turns out, I spend half my time fishing for dropped utensils and the other half trying not to soak my shirt sleeves. The wire rack feet thing cracks me up—ours always seem to migrate behind the compost bin, no idea how. Tried a bamboo mat once, but it got weirdly slimy... silicone might be worth a shot if it’s easier to clean. Funny how the little details end up mattering most.
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I get what you mean about the deep sinks. I’ve installed a few in different places and honestly, I always wonder if the extra depth is worth it. You end up leaning in so much that your back starts to ache after a while, especially if you’re tall. Did you look at any of those shallower, wider sinks before settling on the farmhouse style? I’ve seen some people swear by them for ergonomics, but I’m not sure if they’re just trading one problem for another.
Also, about those mats—has anyone actually found one that doesn’t get gross after a month? I’ve tried silicone, metal racks, even those weird mesh ones, and they all seem to collect grime eventually. Is it just the nature of kitchen sinks or am I missing some trick here?
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I totally get the back pain thing. I went with a deep sink too, thinking it’d be more practical, but now I’m constantly hunched over. Honestly, I didn’t even consider the shallower options until after installation—kind of regretting that now. As for mats, every single one I’ve tried ends up slimy or stained. Maybe it’s just inevitable? Or maybe I’m not cleaning them often enough... Either way, it’s definitely more work than I expected.
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I went with a deep sink too, thinking it’d be more practical, but now I’m constantly hunched over. Honestly, I didn’t even consider the shallower options until after installation—kind of regretting that now.
That’s a familiar story. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of “more space equals better,” but ergonomics don’t always follow that logic. I’ve seen a lot of folks run into this after a renovation—sometimes you don’t realize how much those few extra inches can affect your posture until you’re actually using the thing day in, day out.
As for mats, I’ve noticed the same issue on job sites and in my own place. Even the pricier ones seem to get grimy fast. I wouldn’t say it’s inevitable, but it does take more upkeep than most of us expect. Maybe it’s just one of those trade-offs for the look and function you wanted? Either way, it sounds like you’re not alone in finding it more work than planned. Sometimes those little details end up being the biggest surprises.
