The apron-front sink buying guide

Guide · 9 min read · 2025-10-22

Start with the cabinet. A 30-inch sink needs a 33-inch base; a 36-inch sink needs a 39-inch base. There is no exception.

Depth matters more than width. Ten inches is the workhorse. Below eight, you'll splash; above eleven, your back will know.

Single bowls cook bigger; double bowls split tasks. Most professional kitchens choose single. Most family kitchens choose double.