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Chapter 07

The sink: bigger was better

A useful bowl and cutting-board insert made the space earn its keep.

A sink that works like a sink

Tiny sinks save space on a drawing but make washing pans, cleaning pots, and holding dirty dishes harder. Our relatively large sink behaves more like a normal home sink, and we would absolutely choose it again.

Recover the counter when the sink is idle

Our sink came with a cutting-board insert. The sink takes counter area while we use it; the insert gives some of that workspace back when we do not. Multifunctional surfaces are extremely valuable in a small kitchen.

  • Check bowl size and depth against the things you wash.
  • Leave faucet clearance above and plumbing room below.
  • Plan the drain location and future removal.
  • Protect every countertop edge around the opening.

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Kitchen Sink

A kitchen item to consider for the way you cook and use water in the van.

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Sink Faucet

A kitchen item to consider for the way you cook and use water in the van.

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