Sink dimensions for kitchen

The kitchen is a place where the hostess spends quite a lot of time. Therefore, all furniture and equipment should be comfortable, functional and beautiful, so that the mood would rise and fatigue would not be felt. This includes, among other things, washing. How to determine the size of a kitchen sink? This will be discussed in the article.

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What are the washes?

Kitchen sinks are on sale very much, and if necessary - they can be made and made to order. They are made of different materials - stainless steel, plastic, natural stone, can have a different number of bowls, but first you need to determine the type of installation.

Sinks can be:

• waybills;
• Mortise;
• Mortise-invoicing;
• built-in.

Than they differ:

1. If you chose the built-in washer, you will not have to consider any dimensions. It is already neatly inscribed in the headset, and it will be mounted together with the cabinet. It is convenient, but expensive. And besides, without outside help you will not put it. This option is usually chosen by those who decided to radically change their kitchen.
2. The most popular option is an overhead sink. It is attached to the curbstone. There are at it its pluses and minuses, for example, water can ooze where it is not necessary. The wall edge does not allow the liquid to do this. The main advantage - such a sink is suitable for thumbs of standard sizes.
3. The insert-sink is easy to install, it is perfectly attached to the table top, however it does not matter how smooth the hole of the latter is. All the same, there will be a sink on the top. But you need to ensure the integrity of the joints, that is, the dimensions of the hole and the sink should not be too different. The edge of the shell should protrude 0.5-1 cm above the countertop.
4. The washer is located on the same level as the countertop or even slightly lower. The edge of the hole must be very even.

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Height of the pedestal

It is very important to choose the correct height. This is not a question of convenience, but of the health of the hostess, especially when one has to wash a lot and often. The pose should be comfortable, that is, the curbstone should correspond to the height.

Important! Why is that?- The answer is very simple: if the shell is too low - "farewell, back."You will constantly have to bend over, and if it's deep, the muscles will be in constant tension. Constantly dealing with too high a sink, you very quickly feel that you are very tired and even hurt your hands.

Therefore, when choosing to consider your growth, then the dimensions of the sink for the kitchen will be understandable for you:

• height 150-160 cm - height of the tabletop 95 cm;
• 161-170 cm - 100 cm;
• 171-175 cm - 105 cm;
• Above 175 cm - 110 cm.

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Conformity to the sink and pedestal

The overhead sink is selected strictly according to the size of the curbstone. On sale you can find pedestals in width from 450 to 1200 mm.

The cup or the system of bowls with a siphon should be free to fit between the walls. Therefore, to start, measure the cabinet:

• 450 mm - width of the sink 300-350 mm;
• 600 mm - 400 mm;
• 800 mm - 600 mm;
• 1000 mm - 800 mm.

Important! The most popular option is a pedestal with a width of 60 cm, it is considered the standard size of a kitchen sink.

But in the stores you can see the substitutes much smaller - there are even 35 cm, designed for very small rooms.

Important! On sale there are pedestals and other sizes, but the width of the shell is calculated approximately the same in any case.

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How will it stand?

Before calculating the dimensions of the sink, consider several points that will help you make the right choice. They relate to the arrangement of furniture:

1. The side edge of the sink should not be close to the wall or cabinet - it's best to leave a distance of 5 cm.
2. The front edge of the sink should not be flush with the front edge of the countertop, otherwise - you will constantly wet your clothes and pour water on the floor. In this case, the optimal distance is also 5 cm.
3. As for the apron, it is possible to install a shell close to it, but again, it is better to leave the gap - the same 5 cm, so that it would be easier to clean and not worry that between the wall and the sink will accumulatewater.

Important! Growth, as well as the fineness of the installation should be borne in mind at the moment when you order a sink.

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Number of bowls

The size of the entire structure can greatly affect the number of bowls. Sinks are on sale:

• with one bowl;
• with two;
• one-and-a-half models.

Which one should I choose?- Solve individually:

• The smallest - single sinks. They are most suitable for small apartments, when each square centimeter is in the account.
• A shell, consisting of two sections, can not afford each hostess - this requires space.
• As for the one and a half models, they are an intermediate option - one large bowl, the other - a small one, in which fruit is usually washed.

Important! There are other options - washing all types with one or two wings. In the wing can also be a cup, but this is usually a dryer, even if it has a separate sink. But such additional devices increase the size of the sink for the kitchen, sometimes very significantly.

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Depth of

The depth of the bowl does not directly influence the dimensions of the whole construction, but you still need to know about it. In the salons of kitchen furniture, you can see shells of very different depths - from 13 and even 11 cm to 20 or more.

Depth depends on how convenient you will be to wash the dishes:

• Too small a sink will cause the floor around to be constantly splashed, and you have to walk in a wet apron.
• The optimum depth is 16-19 cm. It is these products that are most often present in shop windows and in catalogs.
• As for greater depth, it is not needed by everyone. Such bowls are good if you constantly cook in large saucepans or constantly bake.

Important! The smallest in width sinks usually have the deepest bowls.

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Wall thickness

This parameter for general dimensions also has almost no effect, but is important for selection. The thickness of the shell walls can not be less than 0.6 mm. Thin walls are not made according to standards, and therefore - to talk about quality is not necessary. There are doubts that the bowl is made of quality materials.

Important! The standard thickness is from 0.6 to 1.2 mm.

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Let's talk about the form

The form depends not only on the capacity and overall dimensions of the kitchen sink, but also the appearance and style. Sinks are:

• round;
• are oval;
• rectangular;
• angled;
• non-standard.

Non-standard models

Non-standard washers are usually made to order. Manufacturers of kitchen furniture agree to fulfill all the vagaries of their customers. A practical hostess should take into account that such a shell can be less functional than a round or square, because:

• curbstone takes up a lot of space;The
• bowl may not be particularly roomy.

Important! This option is suitable for very large rooms.

Round models

Round shells are often found. In this case, we must carefully calculate the size. Any washing consists of a contour and a bowl, and it is necessary that the contour exactly corresponds to the size of the hole.

Important! The same applies to oval shells.

Square and rectangular models

The most practical option - a square or rectangular sink. To determine their size, measure the cabinet and countertop. Please note that the sink must fit freely in the hole, and safely go to the store.

Important! The most common sizes of square washes:

• 500x500 mm;
• 600х600 mm.

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Angle washer

This is probably the most convenient option for any kitchen. There is an opportunity to use the angle, which usually remains empty and useless. If you like the corner sink, the dimensions are easy to calculate:

1. Determine to which angle you will put it.
2. Calculate how much space on each wall will occupy the walls of the countertop, from which side can there be a wing.
3. Decide how high the worktop should be.
4. Select the depth of the bowl.

Important! The most important point - to decide how much space can be taken under the sink. But the calculations do not have to be exact. It is important for you that the sink is free to stand up, and in accordance with hygiene requirements.

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A bit about the materials

Manufacturers offer customers shells from a wide variety of materials:

1. Very popular stainless steel washers - they are easy to care for, they are strong and durable, have a very attractive appearance. In addition, on sale you can find steel sinks with a special coating for gold or copper, and this will give your kitchen an extremely spectacular look.
2. A sink made of natural or artificial stone creates the impression of stability of financial position and adherence to traditions. Granite and marble sinks are beautiful, they are suitable for kitchens in classical or romantic style - there are many adherents of such furniture.
3. Plastic is a popular material, although it quickly loses its appearance. But it's easy to take care of, and proper care sometimes works wonders, extending life even to the most fragile materials.

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Some tips:

1. All items in the kitchen should fit each other in size.
2. It should also be ensured that there is a free passage to both the sink, the refrigerator, and all the cabinets. Items that can not be reached, no matter how they exist, because you do not use them.
3. If the curbstone is too low and the sink is deep - lift the cradle so that it fits your height. To do this, all you need is to nail down several slats from below. But the place of accession should not be noticeable.

From this review you learned all the necessary information about the dimensions of the kitchen sink, as well as about some other nuances of choice. So - you should not have problems with the purchase of a suitable model.