ᐅ 45 cm sink with a 40 cm cabinet including a rinse basin?
Created on: 31 Jan 2019 19:20
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Brummsummsal
New problem with the sink:
Due to limited space, I have to choose a 40cm (16 inch) base cabinet for the sink so that the 60cm (24 inch) dishwasher can fit.
This leaves 12cm (5 inch) of free space along the row.
It is very difficult to find a sink suitable for a 40cm (16 inch) base cabinet.
Especially since I also want a small rinsing bowl.
This would be possible starting at a 45cm (18 inch) cabinet width.
My idea now is that the side panel must be cut out anyway because of the dishwasher’s water supply. If I place the 12cm (5 inch) gap between the sink cabinet and the dishwasher and choose the rinsing bowl not deeper than the countertop (4cm (1.5 inch)),
then there should be enough space for the rinsing bowl’s water drainage, right?
Is this just wishful thinking or actually possible?
The option of a 60cm (24 inch) sink cabinet and 45cm (18 inch) dishwasher is not an option.
Thank you in advance for your hopefully prompt answers.
Anita
Due to limited space, I have to choose a 40cm (16 inch) base cabinet for the sink so that the 60cm (24 inch) dishwasher can fit.
This leaves 12cm (5 inch) of free space along the row.
It is very difficult to find a sink suitable for a 40cm (16 inch) base cabinet.
Especially since I also want a small rinsing bowl.
This would be possible starting at a 45cm (18 inch) cabinet width.
My idea now is that the side panel must be cut out anyway because of the dishwasher’s water supply. If I place the 12cm (5 inch) gap between the sink cabinet and the dishwasher and choose the rinsing bowl not deeper than the countertop (4cm (1.5 inch)),
then there should be enough space for the rinsing bowl’s water drainage, right?
Is this just wishful thinking or actually possible?
The option of a 60cm (24 inch) sink cabinet and 45cm (18 inch) dishwasher is not an option.
Thank you in advance for your hopefully prompt answers.
Anita
Should I have the 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet cut down to 50cm (20 inches)?
Or rearrange the kitchen completely so there is more space for the sink, and then use a standard base cabinet that is only 40cm (16 inches) deep?
Or accept the reality that not all wishes can be met at IKEA (either give up the smaller sink or the 60cm (24 inches) dishwasher) or consider going with a different manufacturer.
Or rearrange the kitchen completely so there is more space for the sink, and then use a standard base cabinet that is only 40cm (16 inches) deep?
Or accept the reality that not all wishes can be met at IKEA (either give up the smaller sink or the 60cm (24 inches) dishwasher) or consider going with a different manufacturer.
I love IKEA kitchens. But sometimes the standard dimensions can be a bit inconvenient.
If you absolutely want to use a sink base cabinet with a smaller basin, I would recommend having a custom base cabinet made by a carpenter. That shouldn’t be too difficult for them. Then you can simply shorten the door(s) from IKEA accordingly, and you won’t have to do any complicated modifications yourself.
Alternatively, you could do it yourself. Cutting down a 60cm (24 inch) sink base cabinet isn’t too difficult—you just need a few tools and have to find a replacement for the metal rail at the top. You would also need to shorten the doors, which can be tricky depending on the finish.
If you absolutely want to use a sink base cabinet with a smaller basin, I would recommend having a custom base cabinet made by a carpenter. That shouldn’t be too difficult for them. Then you can simply shorten the door(s) from IKEA accordingly, and you won’t have to do any complicated modifications yourself.
Alternatively, you could do it yourself. Cutting down a 60cm (24 inch) sink base cabinet isn’t too difficult—you just need a few tools and have to find a replacement for the metal rail at the top. You would also need to shorten the doors, which can be tricky depending on the finish.
Brummsummsal1 Feb 2019 10:16Since the kitchen will be the Bodbyn country-style model, the front panels cannot be shortened on any side without it looking awful.
Brummsummsal1 Feb 2019 12:19I have been thinking about this too. Because the 10cm (4 inches) front would have to be installed anyway to cover the gap. But if there were a way to do it without completely remodeling a cabinet, I would definitely prefer that.
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