JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
- Depth gets overlooked all the time. People think deep = better, but then you’re hunched over, back aching after a week.
- I’ve seen way too many kitchens where the sink dominates the counter. If you’re not running a restaurant, you probably don’t need that much basin.
- Water usage is a real thing—bigger sinks, more temptation to fill ‘em up. Not great if you’re watching bills or just trying to be conscious.
- Mockups are underrated. I always recommend folks lay out tape or even stack boxes to get a feel for how much space they’re losing or gaining.
- One thing: don’t overlook faucet placement either. Sometimes people get a great sink but the faucet ends up awkward, especially with deeper basins.
Had one project where the client insisted on a farmhouse sink, but after install, she realized she hated leaning in so far. Ended up swapping for a shallower model six months later. Sometimes less really is more...
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
Funny timing—I swapped out our old double basin for a single a while back and totally underestimated how much the depth would mess with me. Looked great, but after a week my lower back was shot from leaning in. Ended up adding a thick mat just to make it bearable. I get the appeal of those big farmhouse sinks, but honestly, unless you’re washing giant pots every day, it’s more hassle than it’s worth. Faucet placement is a nightmare too if you don’t plan ahead... had to move ours twice. Live and learn.
JUST PUT IN A NEW KITCHEN SINK AND WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLED THIS MUCH
I actually went the other way and swapped a single basin for a double, and honestly, I kind of miss the big open space. The double’s handy for multitasking, but I find myself cramming pans in at weird angles. The depth thing is real though—my last sink was super deep and I thought it’d be great for soaking stuff, but yeah, my back was not happy after a few days.
Curious if you considered a shallower single basin? I’ve seen some that are wide but not as deep, which might be a good middle ground. As for faucet placement, totally agree it’s a pain if you don’t map it out first. I ended up making a cardboard template to play around with before drilling anything... probably overkill, but it saved me from moving plumbing twice.
I get the farmhouse sink hype, but I guess it really depends on how you use your kitchen. For me, I’d probably go for something more ergonomic next time, even if it’s less “Pinterest-worthy.”
Totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped out my old double for a single basin to save some cash, and honestly, it was more of a hassle than I expected. The back pain is real, and I didn’t even think about faucet placement until it was too late. You’re not alone—these “simple” upgrades always seem to turn into a project.
Honestly, I hear you. I thought switching to a single basin would be a breeze and save me a few bucks, but lining up the plumbing and getting the faucet in the right spot was way trickier than I planned. My back was killing me by the end too. Sometimes those “easy” upgrades just aren’t. You did the best you could—these things always look simpler on paper.
