The Comparison Between Double Bowl Sink and Single Bowl Sink

Choosing between a double bowl sink and a single bowl sink looks simple. But if you handle OEM/ODM projects, batch orders, and brand SKUs, you know it’s not that easy. The bowl layout decides how end users wash, prep, and even feel about the kitchen.

Let’s talk through both options in a simple way, with real use scenes, so you can match the right sink to the right customer group.

What Is a Double Bowl Kitchen Sink?

A double bowl kitchen sink has two separate basins in one unit. They can be equal size or 60/40, 70/30 and so on. On SUSINKS, you’ll see this style in products like the Double Bowl Stainless Steel Finish Farmhouse Kitchen Sink and the Double Basin Topmount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks Vendor. (Stainless Steel Sinks)

Most family kitchens, and even some light commercial kitchens, still love this “two zones” idea, because it feels very organized in daily work.

Pros of Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Multitasking and task separation

With a double bowl kitchen sink, users can:

soak greasy pans in one bowl
rinse vegetables or dishes in the other
park dirty plates on one side, keep the other side “clean zone”

For customers who still hand wash a lot, this bowl configuration is very natural. One side for hot soapy water, the other for rinsing. They dont need to think too much, the workflow just happen.

Better hygiene control in busy kitchens

If a client cooks meat often, they can keep tools that touch raw meat in one bowl and keep the second bowl for produce or hand washing. This makes it easier to explain hygiene to end users, especially in product detail pages and manual.

Flexible layouts for farmhouse and topmount sinks

Double bowls work well in:

farmhouse sinks, like the double bowl stainless steel farmhouse model (Stainless Steel Sinks)
topmount sinks, like the double basin topmount stainless steel kitchen sink (Stainless Steel Sinks)

For designers, this gives more story to tell: “one side for prep, one side for wash”, “pro style workflow” and so on.

Cons of Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Double bowl sinks also bring some pain points:

Each bowl is smaller Big woks, oven pans, and baking trays sometimes don’t sit flat in one basin. Users need to turn them around, which feels a bit annoying.
More space under the counter Two drains and extra plumbing take room in the cabinet. For projects with tight base cabinets, this can be trouble.
More edges to clean The center divider and extra corners catch food and grease. Cleaning takes a bit longer compared with one big bowl.

For small apartments, RV kitchens, and compact studios, many buyers now move to single bowl options to avoid these headaches.

What Is a Single Bowl Kitchen Sink?

A single bowl kitchen sink is one big, open basin without any divider. It looks simple, but for a lot of modern users, it’s exactly what they want.

On SUSINKS, you can build this part of your range with the Undermount Single Bowl 18 Gauge Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink and other models in the single bowl kitchen sinks collection. (Stainless Steel Sinks)

Pros of Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Big, flexible working space

The biggest win is very clear: space.

You can:

drop in a large stockpot
lay a baking tray fully flat
soak grill racks or big cutting boards

Nothing hits a divider, so users feel the bowl “works with them”, not against them.

Great for small kitchens and modern layouts

In many projects, you don’t have a huge countertop. A single bowl sink lets you keep a wide interior space in a smaller footprint. That’s why it fits:

compact rental kitchens
city apartments
simple, minimal showrooms

You can combine it with an undermount design from the undermount sinks category to keep the counter line very clean. (Stainless Steel Sinks)

Easier daily cleaning

One bowl means:

fewer corners
no center divider
smoother wipe-down

For end users, this feels like “less work after cooking”, which is a real selling point in your listings.

Cons of Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Single bowl sinks also have trade-offs:

Multitasking is harder All tasks share the same space. If the bowl is full of dishes, there is no second basin for quick food prep.
User needs better habits To keep hygiene, they may need accessories (colanders, racks) or a clear routine. If they just toss everything in, the sink can look messy very fast.

For families who still wash dishes mainly by hand, some will still prefer the double bowl setup.

Double Bowl vs Single Bowl Kitchen Sink: Comparison Table

Here’s a quick view you can reuse in product pages or catalog copy:

Factor / Feature	Double Bowl Kitchen Sink	Single Bowl Kitchen Sink
Basin layout	Two basins (equal or 60/40, 70/30)	One large, uninterrupted basin
Daily multitasking	Strong: soak, wash, prep in separate zones	Limited: all in one space
Handling large pots and trays	Harder, each bowl is smaller	Easier, big cookware fits flat
Ideal kitchen size	Medium and large family kitchens	Small kitchens, open modern layouts
Typical usage scenes	Hand washing dishes, strict separation of “dirty / clean” tasks	Dishwasher + prep, heavy cookware, multi-use bowl
Cleaning and maintenance	More corners and edges, more detail cleaning	Fewer seams, faster wipe-down
Plumbing and cabinet space	Two drains, more parts, more cabinet space occupied	One drain, simpler plumbing, more free cabinet volume
Design positioning for your brand	“Pro style”, traditional, workflow-focused	Modern, minimal, clean look
Good match with SUSINKS product ranges	Double bowl kitchen sinks collection (Stainless Steel Sinks)	Single bowl kitchen sinks collection (Stainless Steel Sinks)

How B2B Buyers Should Choose: Real Project Scenarios

You’re probably not buying one sink for your own home. You’re planning a range.

Here’s a simple way to decide bowl configuration by project:

For retail brands and supermarkets Offer both. Use double bowl SKUs for family, “heavy cooking” positioning. Use single bowl SKUs for young users and modern apartments. You can build both lines easily from the kitchen sinks product list. (Stainless Steel Sinks)
For cross-border e-commerce and platform sellers A deep single bowl with accessories can be your hero SKU (sorry, “hero” slip here). A double bowl farmhouse sink becomes your upgrade option with higher margin. Use clear photos that show how big pots fit into the single bowl, and how multitasking works in the double bowl.
For designers, contractors, and project companies Small apartments, student housing, rental flats: single bowl undermount is usually the safe choice. Large villa kitchens or open-plan show homes: a double bowl farmhouse model, such as the Double Bowl Stainless Steel Finish Farmhouse Kitchen Sink, gives that “professional kitchen” feeling. (Stainless Steel Sinks)
For hospitality and light commercial projects It’s common to use a mix: double bowl at prep stations, single bowl for heavy scrubbing or bar sinks. With SUS304 stainless and sound pads, you can keep both noise and maintenance under control.

If you’re not sure, one simple rule: If the end user cares more about large cookware, go single bowl. If they care more about separating tasks, go double bowl.

Why Work With SUSINKS for Both Double Bowl and Single Bowl Sinks

SUSINKS is positioned as a Top Stainless Steel Sinks Manufacturer in China, focused on OEM and ODM. The main customer groups include:

retail brands and original manufacturers
cross-border e-commerce and platform sellers
wholesalers, distributors, trading companies
design firms, branding agencies, project contractors
corporate buyers and supply chain managers

From the homepage you can see hot-sale models like double bowl farmhouse sinks, single bowl undermount sinks, and more. (Stainless Steel Sinks)

A few points that matter for you:

Custom sizes and configurations Want a deeper right bowl, or a special 60/40 layout? You can build it from existing models like the Double Basin Topmount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks Vendor or the undermount single bowl sink, then adjust depth, radius, gauge and accessories. (Stainless Steel Sinks)
Content support for your brand The SUSINKS blog already covers topics like Which Stainless Steel Sink is Better: 18 Gauge or 20 Gauge and What Are The Advantages of Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks. (Stainless Steel Sinks) You can align your product bullet points with these talking points: gauge, noise reduction, surface finish, and installation type.
Stable supply for batch orders With a large, modern facility and long-term export experience, SUSINKS understands carton drop test, packaging specs, and label requirements for North America, Europe, and other markets. So you’re not re-teaching every new vendor the same basic things again and again.

In short, you don’t have to choose only one direction for your range. You can build a double bowl line for users who love multitasking and a single bowl line for users who need big, flexible space. With the right OEM/ODM support behind, you just plug each sink into the correct scene and let the sell-through data tell you which one works best.