Agree on pot filler, disagree on prep sink.
by ndroman21 (2019-08-23 11:16:23)

In reply to: That's a load of crap  posted by ACross

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A prep sink is a great feature, as it allows you two completely separate cooking areas if the kitchen is set up properly.

It also allows you to separate the cleanup area from the cooking area, and begin cleanup while someone else is still doing prep/cooking.

Finally, it lets you make yourself breakfast even if you didn't get around to doing the dishes from last night's party.

There are plenty of very pretty bar sinks and faucets out there than can function as a prep sink. And the island can function as a place for gathering/entertaining while cooking with a prep sink.



No space for the prep sink in the island, unfortunately.
by Wooderson  (2019-08-28 05:32:27)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

But to ACross's point above, we're setting it to be the "command center"/gathering spot in the kitchen

As the farmhouse sink is going to be directly opposite the range top, my wife decided we can live without it
I am a minimalist and think less is more
by ACross  (2019-08-23 11:46:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Sinks collect shit like dishes and glasses and stuff.

Faucets protrude.

Efficiency and purpose prevail.

And nobody needs two cooks in the kitchen.
I’m a minimalist because I’m cheap *
by acrossdmiddle  (2019-08-23 14:28:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

yeah, I didn't skimp *
by ACross  (2019-08-23 17:10:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

But you put it all into just ONE house. *
by The Holtz Room  (2019-08-23 20:02:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Form follows function.
by ndroman21  (2019-08-23 11:52:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Prep sinks certainly serve a function/purpose.

Dishes go in the cleanup sink, that is its function/purpose.

It's fine if you don't, but lots of people cook with their spouses.

In reality, I don't really care if you (or a client) would prefer not to have a prep sink. In the end, it's your (or their) kitchen). I'll simply point out the advantages and show a design the minimizes their concerns to give the best of both worlds. If they reject the idea, that's part of the job.

I absolutely hate to state this publically
by catripledomer  (2019-08-23 11:23:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

But I agree with Across on this one. Having an uninterrupted island surface has been a godsend for us. When we entertain, everyone is standing around the island in the kitchen. Having a sink and faucet would be very disruptive.

Plus, if you clean as you go, then the mess doesn't pile up when you are cooking.
How does a small sink disrupt people standing at the island?
by ndroman21  (2019-08-23 11:32:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If the island is deep enough to have seating there is plenty of room for plates and glasses behind the sink. And one's line of sight is well above the height of a faucet.

I guess I'm not understanding the limitation. I think the advantages would more than outweigh it.


P.S. A prep sink doesn't necessarily have to go in the island, either.

It's more about usable surface and standing area
by catripledomer  (2019-08-23 13:07:31)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Our kitchen island tends to be the center of social functions, especially New Year's Eve. Since we are in California, things aren't as spread out as I would like. We have a decent size island (about 42" x 72") but I would not want it disrupted by a prep sink.

Unfortunately, I don't really have another place I could put one. not sure I would want one if I could. The non-island option seems reasonable if it could be co-located with the main sink, but I really like an island that is not used as a cook station, be it prep or cooktop. I like being able to congregate on all sides.
I think too many people get one for no good reason
by ACross  (2019-08-23 12:25:41)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Same reason too many people get other superfluous things in a kitchen. Now, we are a little different in that we dont microvwave or freeze food so we chose a 36 inch fridge with a bottom drwaer freezer which is plenty for us. Our microwave is a small one that is used solely for heating up kids bottles and food. We don't bulk grocery shop so we didnt need a stupid walk in pantry. That's what the grocery store a mile away is for. So we go there 2 or 3 times a week and buy fresh food that doesnt suck. Unlike what you get at Costco

I highly recommend the fridge i chose. Liebherr.