How to choose the right double bowl sink

Double bowl sinks suit households that want to separate washing from rinsing, or keep a disposal unit on one side while the other stays free for everyday use. Equal double bowls give two identical spaces, useful if you regularly wash large items in one and soak or rinse in the other. Offset (or 60/40) configurations pair one larger bowl for pots and trays with a smaller bowl suited to rinsing, food prep or fitting a waste disposal unit — a practical option if you want the flexibility of two bowls without sacrificing capacity for large cookware.

Because double bowl sinks are wider than single bowl equivalents, confirm your benchtop and cabinetry can accommodate the combined width, including the centre divider. Workstation-style double bowls add integrated ledges that hold cutting boards, colanders or drying racks directly over the bowls, which is worth considering if you want to extend usable prep space without adding benchtop length.