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One and Quarter Bowl Kitchen Sinks

One and Quarter Bowl Kitchen Sinks

A main bowl with a shallow recess beside it, smaller than a half bowl and doing a narrower job. That is a one and a quarter, and it exists because the gap between a roomy single bowl and a proper two-station sink is wider than it looks.

What the quarter bowl is for

Draining, mostly. A colander of pasta goes there, a rinsed mug waits there, the washing-up brush lives there. It is not deep enough to wash in and it is not trying to be. What you get in exchange is a main bowl that stays close to full width, so the roasting tin and the oven shelf still lie flat.

That places the layout precisely between two others. A single bowl gives the entire opening to one space and asks you to rinse under the tap. A one and a half bowl hands over enough width for a genuine second station, deep enough to soak in or to take a waste disposal unit, at the cost of a narrower main bowl. The quarter sits nearer the single bowl and borrows only a little.

The material

The sinks here are composite granite, moulded rather than pressed, which is part of why the small recess can be shaped so neatly. The surface is matte and warm to the touch, quieter under a running tap than thin steel, and it comes in the whites, greys and blacks that suit a modern kitchen.

For the full picture on bowl counts, materials and mounting, the kitchen sinks range sets them out together.

Why shop with The Tap Collection

All orders come with free mainland UK delivery and manufacturer warranties. Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 are available at checkout, and our UK-based team is on hand via 0330 133 2247, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, for sizing and compatibility questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a one and a quarter bowl sink?

It is a main bowl with a shallow recess beside it, smaller than the half bowl you get on a 1.5 layout. The idea is to keep almost the full width of the main bowl while still giving you somewhere to stand a colander or rinse a mug. Think of it as a single bowl with a useful ledge rather than a two-bowl sink.

How is it different from a one and a half bowl sink?

The second recess is noticeably smaller, and the main bowl is correspondingly bigger. A half bowl is deep enough to be used as a proper rinsing station or to house a waste disposal unit. A quarter bowl is shallower and narrower, better suited to draining and setting things down than to washing in.

Who is this layout for?

Anyone who wants the roominess of a single bowl but misses having somewhere to put a wet colander. It suits kitchens where the run of worktop cannot spare the width a full half bowl needs, and households that rinse more than they soak. If you regularly wash in two stages, the 1.5 layout will serve you better.

What are these sinks made from?

The ones in this range are composite granite, a quartz and resin blend with a soft matte surface in whites, greys and blacks. It is warmer to the touch than steel and quieter under a running tap, and the moulding process is part of why the smaller recess can be shaped so cleanly rather than pressed.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes, we offer free mainland UK delivery on all orders.

Orders are processed within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and typically arrive within 1–4 business days. Please note that offshore regions and the Scottish Highlands may incur additional charges.

Do you offer finance or payment plans?

Yes, we do, we offer Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, allowing you to split your purchase into three interest-free payments with no fees, subject to approval.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale orders?

Yes, we can accommodate bulk and wholesale orders for selected products and projects.

If you’re purchasing multiple items for a trade, commercial, renovation or development project, please request a quote with the products and quantities you require.

Depending on the order size and brand, we may be able to offer tailored pricing, lead-time information and product recommendations.

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