Small kitchen sinks: indispensable

Nowadays, there are all kinds of different sized Kitchen sinks that can adapt to any space and needs. There is no doubt that a large kitchen sink is more convenient when working in the kitchen, but, on occasions, there are some benefits behind opting for a small kitchen sink: in reduced spaces, or as an auxiliary sink, alongside the main kitchen sink. If you want to know why reduced sized sinks are indispensable, let us give you the details. Take a look at this mini guide:

What are the measurements of small kitchen sinks?

Large sinks usually have a length of 80 cm or more. Medium sinks have a length of around 70 cm and small sinks are less than 70 cm in length. In terms of dept, in all three cases it varies from 45 to 65 cm with a height of 14 to 30 cm.

Tip: in the case of opting for a small kitchen sink, it is a good idea to be disciplined and not leave too many plates or pans there to wash up, because they can soon grow and encroach on the rest of the kitchen.

In small sized kitchens

To make a small kitchen functional, the size of the installed fixtures needs to be carefully controlled, consequently, it would be beneficial to install a small sized kitchen sink, with minimum dimensions of 50 x 50 cm, if possible, to ensure that any washing up can still be done in comfort. 

 If a choice needs to be made between sacrificing workspace to have a larger kitchen sink or having enough workspace and a smaller kitchen sink, the second option is always best. This is especially true when you consider that you will not be using the kitchen sink all that much, as we now have an essential household appliance that helps us to save money, water consumption, and electricity: the dishwasher. 

Undoubtedly, a great way to get the most out of a small kitchen sink is to incorporate some small accessories, such as baskets, a metal colander, or even an integrated chopping board to act as a lid, maximising the available workspace.

When there is more than enough room

On the contrary, there are those large kitchens that have enough space to include an island, a peninsula or a large breakfast bar. In these cases, to prevent too much movement between different areas, it is common to install one main kitchen sink by the dishwasher and another little sink by the cooking area, primarily used to wash ingredients and for handwashing. For a food preparation area, a small kitchen sink measuring around 30 x 45 cm is the perfect option.

What are the most common shapes?

If you want to make use of every last centimetre, it is best to go for a single square model sink, or a rectangular double sink, or one and a half sinks. Round designs, which used to be commonly seen in the past are now much less popular, as they do not make the most of the available space and are not well suited to the items you need to wash up, such as pans with long handles. A special mention also needs to be made for small sized corner kitchen sinks, which are easily installed into reduced spaces, like corners, as the name would suggest.

Did we convince you that a small kitchen sink is an essential for your Kitchen, no matter size it is?