The Death of the Double Bowl Sink?

For decades, the "50/50" double bowl sink was standard. One side for washing, one for rinsing. In 2025, that logic has flipped. The layout of your sink drastically affects your kitchen's resale appeal.

The Case for the Single Bowl (The Winner)

• The Logic: We have dishwashers now. We don't need a "rinsing" basin. We need a "scrubbing" basin.
• The Superpower: Capacity. A 30-inch single basin can lay a baking sheet or a roasting pan flat to soak. A double bowl cannot.
• The Trend: "Workstation Sinks" (with built-in ledges for cutting boards/strainers) only work well as single basins.

The Case for the Double Bowl

• The Logic: Separation of church and state. Thawing chicken on one side, stacking dirty cups on the other.
• The Problem: The divider wall bumps your knuckles and limits the size of pot you can wash.
• Who it's for: Households without a dishwasher (or who hand-wash fine china often).

Resale Value Impact

• Single Bowl: Viewed as "Modern," "Updated," and "Chef-ready."
• Double Bowl: Often viewed as "Builder Grade" or "Dated" (unless it's a farmhouse apron front).

Verdict

Install a deep, single-basin stainless or composite granite sink. Most buyers see a double bowl as a nuisance that prevents them from washing their largest cookware.