Kitchen sink drainer and vegetable basin - yes or no?

Hello everyone,

we need your collective and expert knowledge once again. We are in the final stages of kitchen planning and want to sign off on it on Friday. One of the last points we are still considering is the sink. Currently, a simple 60 cm stainless steel sink is planned. This was recommended to us by our consultant. A sink without a draining rack and without a vegetable basin.

Our question to you: What material do you have, what would you advise against, or what material would you recommend to us? What do you think about a vegetable basin and a draining rack? Necessary or completely superfluous?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I would definitely advise against stainless steel. It ALWAYS has lime stains and scratches very quickly, Silgranit (or whatever it is called depending on the manufacturer) is much easier to care for and more attractive. The type and number of basins are matters of personal preference. Have you observed yourselves in daily use, what and how you use? I have no need for a second basin, but would not want to do without a drainer. It looks different again with the next one with other familiar routines.

You don’t need a draining basket, it can be done differently. A second sink is not necessary either. But even I wouldn’t want to do without the side drip tray (or whatever you want to call it). I think we have an 80 or 90 in width (total length and divided 50/50) and I could easily go up to 100cm, preferably a bit more for both the basin and the tray.

We have a double basin in a 90cm base cabinet from the 90s. Both basins are the same size. This way, one of the basins can also be used as a draining basin for dishes, etc. You can also quickly store dirty dishes in it temporarily and still have one basin free.

The only disadvantage for us: no baking tray fits in completely.

We have the Blanco Andano 340/340 as an undermount, stainless steel. It should also fit in an 80cm base cabinet.

I always thought that I absolutely needed a draining board, but we decided against it for aesthetic reasons and besides, it gives you even more space on the countertop. We have a granite countertop with a 50 cm under-mount sink, so after washing, you can simply wipe the water from the countertop into the sink. For me, this is perfect; I would plan it like this again.

Best regards
Sabine

We have had a stainless steel sink in [leinenoptik] for many years (you can't see any scratches, limescale spots are not noticeable). I wouldn't want a shiny one either. For the new kitchen, we have once again chosen stainless steel in [leinenoptik] but with an extra draining basin.