Things to consider:
Yes, a 9" deep is too deep!!! Most
sinks are undermounted under granite, which effectively makes the sink
10 1/4" deep. That is just too deep if you are going to be working at
the bottom of the sink. Think about this... the countertop (36" tall) is
designed to be a comfortable work surface. Now subtract 10 1/4" from
that comfortable height. You are effectively working at a 25 3/4"
height. Take this test and then tell me if I am not correct. Make a work
surface that is 25 3/4" tall. Get a paper and pen. Try writing a letter
while standing and using the surface height you have just made. One more
thing, make sure you are standing several inches back from your work
surface (just like you would at a sink). Go ahead, write a long letter.
I can assure you will have a back ache.
User Height: Did you know that
there is an optimal sink depth proportionate to your height. Oh yes,
your height does matter! Do you get tired while working at the sink? Or
worse yet, get back aches like I used to? If so, your sink is not the
right height. After 25 years in space planning and kitchen design, I
have observed the following consistencies between user height and bowl
depth.
User
Height:
Suggested bowl depth
Under 5'
6 3/4"
5’0" to 5’3"
7"
5’4" to 5"5"
7 1/2"
5’5" to 5’6"
8"
5’6" to 5’11"
8 1/4"
This group can work with a 9 inch
deep with minimal discomfort
6’0" to
6'2"
7 1/2"
6'2" and taller
7" • These
sinks are generally mounted under a countertop with a thickness of at
least 3/4".
Please keep in mind that the
above categories do not apply to everyone. Contact one of our design specialists for a
personalized consultation.
Drain Location: The drains in our sinks are
typically positioned in the right rear or left rear (for left handed
users). This is ergonomically correct and also solves an age old kitchen
design problem. Click
here to see what we mean. Sinks with drains in the center are
obsolete! No one has truly looked at sink design for function and
comfort until Rachiele.
Faucet Selection: Without question, the
faucet
should be selected before, or in conjunction with ordering a custom
sink. The spout length, coupled with the height of the user, is
significant with regard to choosing a front-to-back dimension for your
sink.
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