Kohler Stages Sink

12 years ago

Has anyone installed a Stages sink? They are very cool....do u love it? Do u use the full functionality or do the bowls end up forever stored under the sink in the rack?

Thanks.

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buckheadhillbilly

12 years ago

I adore my Kohler stages sink. I got the 36" sink. The sink bowl is about 16" x 20" interior dimensions. For me that seemed a perfect size for a prep sink. I cook alot of vegetables and wash greens, especially collards, once a week. That is big enough for all that washing without being too big.

I mentioned in my finished kitchen post that I mounted mine wrong ways around. As you can see in thephoto below, I chose to have the "sink base" be on the short end of the sink, since I have it on the corner of the island.

Underneath, I have a nifty little pullout with a small trash can and compost bin.

I cut down the compost sectioon so that it could fit under the drain pipes of the sink, and happy result of that was that the compost bin just fits in the sink under the cutting board, so I can just flick the debris off the board and into the bin.

I do use the tray and the square bowls as you can see below, and you can see how I use the space between for my compost bin in the sink below.

Or I can slide it over to cover the gap when I'm finished trimming:

Not only is the elevated stainless platfrom great for prepping meats, it is a great place to wash small things like mushrooms or brussel sprouts.

Now back to the orientation. I ditched the under the platform hanging deal and put it it my pantry to organize wraps and foils and baggies. Instead, I tucked a knife drawer in under the platform:

and put my cutting boards (including the big one that came with it) underneath when not in use. I also store the trays that came with the sink under here.

I store the bowls in the drawer just to the left of the cutting boards and use them all the time.

Hope this helps!

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yellowdog2
12 years ago
I love my Kohler Stages. I new I wanted a large single bowl. I was originally going to get the Kohler Cape Dory and then came across the stages and decided to go for it. Glad I did. I had to giggle though.. .because I haven't used the bowls. I like to think that before the sink came I had gone to Ikea and got a bunch of bowls for the house! Maybe I'll take them out tonight!
purplepansies
12 years ago
I did a GW search on Google and found this thread reviewing a Kohler Stages Sink.

Here's another discussion about it: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1201190911679.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler Stages Sink review
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MichelleDT
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks fro the feedback - I wondered if those bowls would find a home out of sight/mind.

The link is great...I searched using he function in Kitchens and didn't find anything.

M
MichelleDT
Original Author
12 years ago
@buckheadhillbilly - thanks for the detailed response. Looks like the perfect solution and I love the trash compost idea. That seals the deal deal for me. Found a new, in the box 45" for $860 which I think is a good deal. Can do the 33" for ~$750. Love, love your kitchen and house.

Cheers!

M
beekeeperswife
12 years ago
Billy, and others, now I'm thinking about this for my prep sink in the island. How much does the platform part hang down underneath? Next to my sink base there will be a speed oven or steamer built in under the counter. Can this still be accomplished? I absolutely love the idea of this.

I just looked at the specs for the oven, and there seems to be a space between the top of the oven and the counter, the face of the oven is taller. (see link)

thanks

Here is a link that might be useful: See page 2 on this link for island install of speed oven
allison0704
12 years ago
Here is another GW member's kitchen that has a Kohler Stages sink in her island:

Here is a link that might be useful: Serious Cook's Kitchen
whallyden
12 years ago
Excellent post Buckhead. How big of a roast can you prep on stainless shelf? Would a thanksgiving sized Turkey fit?
saute
12 years ago
Buckhead - thank you for sharing the details of your sink and surrounding cabinets. I am looking at a virtually identical installation and think I will follow your plans exactly - they look ideal!
buckheadhillbilly
12 years ago
beekeeper, I think you may have to drop down a bit. The drawer to the left of my knife drawer is my warming drawer. Maybe you can put you speed oven in the next cabinet like mine?

Whallyden, my roasting pan just fits on the platform. I think a large turkey would fit, but it would be messy. For rinsing, I'd definitely put it down in the sink bowl. If I were coating it with olive oil, garlic, kosher salt and pepper (which is my usual procedure), I would use the platform and expect to get the counter messy, too. Hope that helps.
lalithar
12 years ago
I love the concept of a cutting board and the bowl right next to it. I did not have inches for the stages sink but instead got the Franke Beach (BBX160) which has the same flush inset cutting board and bowls for prep/ drainage. It is around 24"
MichelleDT
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks so much again for all the help and pics! Ordered a 45" for my main sink and 33" for my prep island. And....two Kohler Karbon stainless faucets. Happy girl tonight. ;-)
mastiffmom_85
12 years ago
I have the 45" for the clean up sink in my new kitchen, but the kitchen isn't finished yet. It is mounted in the countertop, and I love it already. I paired it with the Simplice faucet with a pull-down sprayer.

I really really really wanted the 36" version for my prep sink, ala Buckhead, but my DH nixed it due to price. I actually scored the 45" on craigslist due to a post here alerting me to the CL ad (huge thanks, whoever it was that posted it!!), but I did not have similar luck running across a 36". I settled for a 16x20 zero radius Ticor instead. *sigh*

I am thrilled with the looks and size of the big sink, and can't wait to try it out! Also, thanks, Buckheadhillbilly, for the idea to use the rack thingy for baggies and such. I wasn't really planning on putting it beneath my sink but couldn't decide what to do with it. I think this is the perfect solution.

~ MM
mastiffmom_85
12 years ago
Sorry, should have read "33" rather than "36". I am having challenges this evening.

~ MM