Advantages and disadvantages of corner kitchen sinks

As you know there are two types of corner kitchen sink. The corner sinks are typically installed for practical and functional reasons and to maximize use of space or the kitchen design requires for example, or sometimes, to try to hide as much as possible because the sink is one of the ugliest parts of the kitchen.

corner kitchen sink cabinet

Undoubtedly, settling on a standard sink or a corner has to be a well-considered decision as its location influence how we determinedly after the kitchen. Therefore, today we decided to do an article in which we will try to break down the pros and cons of installing a sink corner.

Advantages of installing corner kitchen sink


For large kitchens. In a large corner kitchen sink it is a good alternative, since large kitchens often have large corners that are not typically make good. In addition to more space, we can install a sink corner back wider than normal and not suffer for the little space that they usually offer.

For small kitchens. In a small kitchen it is also a great solution because when you install the sink in the corner we have more counter available to prepare meals comfortably.

corner kitchen sink cabinet

For aesthetics. I do not know if you've had a chance to see a kitchen of a friend or relative in which there is a corner sink, but if you have seen, I am sure you have been a little mouth open. Corner sinks offer a rare sight and a very attractive unique design.

Disadvantages of installing corner kitchen sink


Loss of natural light. Usually, the corner kitchen sink are located under a window to take advantage of this natural light. When installing a corner sink, this advantage disappears, and depending on where you installed more we use artificial light, so that light consumption is higher.

corner kitchen sinks

Small size. Unless we ask custom sink or find a line of them unusually large, corner sinks are smaller than usual so they are easier to install.

Loss of space on the lower furniture. Probably the bottom space at the corner where the sink is null. It can not be used for storage and certainly no room for anything.



Greater difficulty in cleaning. The corner sinks make the task of cleaning is more complicated than usual. It is not a decisive or determining factor, but something to consider.