In this pic, the left side has been notched out. After taking this pic, we notched out the other side.

Our 30" sink now fits into the 30" base.

Cabinets under window are in place. Space to the left is for dishwasher.

Question: Is the 20.75" the total depth of the sink or the interior? If total, then some of that will be under the countertop and will not "count" as part of the interior/visible depth. If it is the overall or total depth, then assuming you have a 1" rim all around, that means the interior depth is probably 18.75"... (Just checked, the interior of your sink is 18.75")

25.25" - 3.5" strip = 21.75"
21.75" - 18.75" = 3"

You will effectively have 3" of space behind your sink for your faucet. But, if you plan a tiled or granite BS, then subtract the thickness of the tile + backing or granite from that 3".

You also want to be sure you've picked a faucet whose handle will fit & work its full range in that space as well. Faucets like the Vinnata allow you to mount the handle in front, thus allowing you to put the handle where it will not be obstructed by the back wall.

Note: If your sink is in front of a window down to the counter, you will gain an inch or two due to the "recess" of the window...but don't count all of that toward handle space since you don't want the handle to hit the glass!

OTOH, if your sink is in front of a window that's raised above the countertop, then you will probably have to subtract the sill overhang from the 3" (but then you won't have to subtract the BS since it will be included in the sill depth....it certainly won't stick out past the window sill. Unless, of course, the window has no sill.)

If you have a deeper than normal sink, I recommend you either increase your overall counter depth on that run by 3" or do a 3" or 6" bumpout of your sink cabinet.

This all probably sounds very complicated.

My advice to all of you is to mock up your sink and associated fixtures well before counter template.

• Get a piece of plywood or heavy-duty cardboard and cut it to the size of your sink cabinet + countertop.

• Then, place your sink template on the plywood, be sure to leave a 3-1/2 to 4 inch strip in front of the template.

• Next, place your faucet, soap dispenser, air switch, instant hot faucet, filtered faucet, etc. where you want them.

• Cut holes in the plywood/cardboard and "mount" the fixtures.

• Is there room not only to have the fixtures, but also room to manipulate them?

Quite a while ago, probably 12 - 18 months ago, someone posted a picture of their mocked up sink & fixtures...all mounted on plywood. I wish I could remember who it was. (Does anyone else remember or have a clipping of the post & picture?)

Kiminne... If it helps, the interior dimensions of the large bowl of my double-bowl sink are 21-3/8" x 18-3/4"...very close to yours. I can fit a lot in that bowl...including all my pots, pans, & cookie sheets. Here are a couple of "sink in action" pics to give you an idea of space:

Cookie Sheet is 19" x 12":

Results of my marathon baking session last June...the first use of my kitchen! (Granite countertops were only installed on the sink side at the time.)

One thing that I think would have been nice (but would have just cost too much extra) was having a bump out. That would have aleviated any worry about the room for the faucet behind as well as given me some extra room under the sink. Because of my tight space, my bump out would have had to be straight out corners (not the angles), and I would have had to pay extra for it as well as counter top, etc., and I just didn't love the looks enough to do it.

Lynne

Hope that helps!

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