Measure the opening width under your existing sink (or where the new one will be installed) from left to right. This measurement is your cabinet size. Then, allow at least 2-3 inches on both sides for mounting hardware. For example, a 36" cabinet can accomodate a 30-32" sink.
A typical 33 x 22-inch sink will fill a 36-inch base cabinet. If you're replacing a sink, make sure it fits the existing cutout.
The recommended size for a 36" base cabinet is a 33" farmhouse sink or smaller. It is recommended that your base cabinet be 3 inches larger than the size of the farmhouse sink you are considering to install.
Corner Sink Base Cabinet Options
It is easiest to find corner kitchen sinks to fit into stock or semi-custom corner sink cabinet base options. For many of our projects we used have used 36” corner sink base cabinets and were able to have the 24” wide undermount sinks fit in perfectly.
The length of the sink you order needs to be less than the width of the interior of the cabinet, with a little room to spare. For example, 36'' wide cabinets are often outfitted with 33'' sinks.
The most common sizes for a kitchen sink are 30" or 33", however a standard size could measure anywhere between 24" and 36" in length. Generally, sinks up to 30" will contain one large single bowl.
Wondering why you can't fit a 36” sink in a 36” cabinet? That's because of how the sink attaches to the counter! Every undermount sink has a bit of a lip that gets siliconed to the underside of the counter – reinforced with metal clips. That lip and those clips take up an inch or two (and vary from sink to sink)!
A 36" sink will fit into a 36" cabinet easily if you strap it in place. Manufacturer's allow for chubby plumber fingers to access clips to tighten. If you eliminate the clips, you eliminate the need for access.
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General rule of thumb is actual sink should be 3" in actual width less than the sink base for smooth fit. However if you notch the sides of the cabinet, you should be able to get something as tight as 1.5 less than cabinet to fit.
Sink Landing Counter Space
The landing space requirement at a main sink is 24″ on one side and 18″ on the other side. The countertop landing area beside the main sink helps with Clean-up duties. With the dishwasher typically places on one side of the main sink the 24″ landing counter is taken care of.
Yes and no, there is a specific cabinet for farmhouse sinks. However, a standard sink base cabinet can be modified to fit a farmhouse sink. If you are using a standard sink base cabinet, the top half of the cabinet will have to be cut out, and the doors will have to be modified.
You need a 36" cabinet. A 33" cabinet will only fit a 30" sink.
When selecting, or designing, a base cabinet for your new farmhouse sink, it is important that the size of the base cabinet is correct. Your base cabinet should measure 3" longer in length than the sink you are installing. For example, if you have a base cabinet that measures 36" wide it will support a 33" sink.
The standard vanity size for single vanities is between 36 and 48 inches wide, making them a fantastic option for guest bathrooms and powder rooms. When you have an especially small bathroom design, there are even wall-mounted vanities designed to free up valuable floor space.
The unique feature of farmhouse sinks is that they extend beyond the countertop edge. Farmhouse sinks are more accessible because you can stand directly at the sink's edge. However, they also pose a challenge for cabinetry. To make space for the extra-large sink, you'll need an 'apron-skirt' cabinet design.
Standard-sized kitchen sinks measure 22 inches by 30 inches.
While the front-to-back measurement of the sink typically remains the same (roughly 22 inches) due to the size of most cabinets, the length of various kitchen sinks can vary immensely. This size range will cover most of the options you'll find when shopping.
Measure the opening width under your existing sink (or where the new one will be installed) from left to right. This measurement is your cabinet size. Then, allow at least 2-3 inches on both sides for mounting hardware. For example, a 36" cabinet can accomodate a 30-32" sink.
No matter what you do, you will most likely need a special or custom cabinet to accommodate your new farmhouse or apron sink. This is because there are many styles of sink designs and how they need to be installed, typically requires a non-standard cabinet. The two most common types are Drop-in or Undermount.
Start by measuring the depth of your cabinet. Place your tape measure along the bottom of the cabinet and measure from the back to the front edge. Next, measure the total width. Place your tape measure along the bottom of the cabinet to measure from the left edge to the right edge.
I.E.: 27”, 30”, 33”, 36”, etc. In general your sink should be at least 2-3” smaller than your cabinet size. For example, a 36” sink base cabinet can easily fit a 33” sink.
Height: Wall cabinets are available in 30, 36, and 42 inches. 30” tall cabinets align at 84”, 36” tall cabinets align at 90”, and 42” align at 96”. 30 and 36 inch high cabinets will have 2 adjustable shelves while 42” high cabinets will have 3 shelves.
In general, the standard sink size is 22” x 30”. While single bowl sinks can have a width upto 36 inches, double bowl sinks can go upto 48 inches. The other thing that you need to consider is the depth of the sink. Sinks can have a depth between 6 and 12 inches.
Many people choose the smaller side for soaking dishes while they use the larger basin for working in. Because the working side of the sink is based on personal preference, we have stainless steel sinks in both right and left configurations.
Besides, in order to avoid backsplash spots at the bottom of the upper cabinet, please leave more space between the upper cabinet and the sink. Usually, the upper cabinets should be at least 12 inches above the sink.