1.5 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

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What is a 1.5 bowl kitchen sink? A 1.5 bowl sink pairs one full-sized main bowl with a smaller second bowl, giving you the washing and food prep capacity of a double sink without needing the full benchtop width that two equal bowls would take up. It's the middle ground between a single bowl sink and a full double bowl, and it's one of the most popular kitchen sink configurations in Australian homes for exactly that reason. The smaller bowl is handy for rinsing vegetables, draining pasta, or resting dirty dishes while the main bowl stays free for washing up, and because it doesn't need as much cabinet space as a double bowl, a 1.5 bowl sink fits into a wider range of kitchen layouts. It's a configuration that works whether you're renovating a small apartment kitchen or planning a larger family kitchen with more bench space to spare. Choosing the right 1.5 bowl sink This collection includes 1.5 bowl sinks from Caroma, Clark, Fienza, and Meir, so there's a reasonable spread of sizes, bowl depths, and mounting styles to work with. A few things are worth checking before you buy, starting with how much bench space you have, which way your cabinetry plumbing runs, and whether you already have a drainer board or dishwasher in the layout. Material Stainless steel is the most common material for 1.5 bowl sinks and holds up well to daily use, heat, and scratching, which makes it a practical choice for a busy kitchen. Fireclay and granite composite sinks are also available in some ranges and tend to suit a more traditional or Hamptons-style kitchen, with a heavier feel and a wider colour choice than steel. The choice often comes down to the rest of the kitchen's finish, stainless generally pairs with contemporary cabinetry, while fireclay suits a more classic look. Mounting style Most 1.5 bowl sinks are either topmount, which drop into a cutout and sit slightly proud of the benchtop, or undermount, which sit beneath a stone or laminate benchtop for a cleaner, flush look. Underm