Single Bowl Sinks

Start with the internal width of your sink cabinet, not just the amount of benchtop space available. The cabinet needs enough room for the sink bowl, mounting hardware, waste and plumbing. A larger single bowl is useful for washing pots, pans and baking trays, while a smaller bowl can preserve more benchtop space in compact kitchens, laundries and butler's pantries. Also check the bowl depth, as a deeper sink provides more washing capacity but takes up more space inside the cabinet. Browse our Single Bowl Sinks or wider Sink collection.

Choose a single bowl if you want one large uninterrupted washing area for cookware, trays and larger household items. A double bowl can be more convenient if you regularly want to wash in one bowl while rinsing, draining or preparing food in the other. Single bowl sinks can also use benchtop and cabinet space more efficiently, making them useful for smaller kitchens or laundries. The best choice depends on how you use the sink rather than household size alone. Compare our Single Bowl Sinks with Double Bowl Sinks.

A topmount sink has a visible rim that sits on the benchtop and can suit many straightforward installations or replacement projects. An undermount sink is installed beneath the benchtop, creating a cleaner transition and allowing crumbs and water to be wiped directly from the bench into the bowl. The right choice also depends on your benchtop material and fabrication requirements. Some sinks can support more than one installation method, but always check the specifications for the individual model. If you prefer this style, browse our Undermount Sinks.

A built-in drainer is useful if you regularly hand-wash dishes, rinse vegetables or need a dedicated area for wet cookware. It can reduce the need for a separate drying rack, but it also takes up additional benchtop space. A sink without a drainer creates a more minimal appearance and leaves more uninterrupted bench area, which can work well where a dishwasher handles most daily cleaning. Consider how you actually use the kitchen or laundry before deciding. If a drainage area is important, compare our Sinks with Drainer.

Stainless steel is a versatile option for kitchens and laundries because it is practical, durable and easy to coordinate with many appliances and tapware finishes. Coloured sinks, including black, gunmetal, brass and other finishes, can create a stronger design feature, while granite or ceramic-style sinks offer a different appearance and feel. Consider maintenance, surrounding benchtop colours and tapware when choosing the finish rather than selecting the sink on its own. Browse the wider Sink collection to compare materials, colours and configurations.

Not necessarily. If your sink mixer will be installed through the benchtop, you may not need a tap hole or dedicated tap landing on the sink itself. A sink with a tap landing can be useful where you want the mixer mounted directly onto the sink. Before ordering, decide where the tapware will be installed and check whether the selected sink is supplied with no tap hole, a pre-cut hole or another configuration. Also consider mixer spout reach so the water lands comfortably within the bowl. Plan the sink and tapware together before the benchtop is cut.

Before ordering, confirm the overall sink dimensions, bowl dimensions and depth, minimum cabinet size, installation method, benchtop material, waste position, tap-hole arrangement and whether you need a drainer. If replacing an existing sink, do not assume a similar external size will fit the existing cut-out; compare the manufacturer cut-out requirements carefully. Also check available space underneath for plumbing, waste fittings and any drawers or bins. Browse the Single Bowl Sinks and wider Sink range before finalising the order.