Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks: The 2026 UK Buying Guide

Choosing between a single bowl and a double bowl kitchen sink comes down to how you actually cook and wash up. For UK kitchens with a dishwasher, a smaller footprint, or a preference for one uninterrupted basin that fits a full roasting tray, a single bowl kitchen sink is usually the better fit - and it frees up worktop space that a divided bowl eats into. We've pulled together our current best-selling single bowl sinks, all in durable stainless steel, so you can compare sizes and prices in one place.

Why Choose a Single Bowl Kitchen Sink?

A single, wide bowl gives you more usable washing-up space than two smaller compartments, which matters if you regularly handle oven trays, stockpots or oversized pans. It's also simpler to keep clean, since there's no dividing wall for food debris and limescale to collect around. For anyone renovating a compact kitchen, or replacing a tired sink without changing the worktop cut-out, a single bowl model in a standard size is often the most straightforward swap.

Our Top Single Bowl Sinks

All five of the sinks below are from Ukinox, finished in polished stainless steel, and available with left or right drainer options depending on the model:

• Ukinox Micro Master MM 1000.510 - our largest option at 1000×510mm, priced from £199.00, ideal for a main kitchen sink with generous bowl depth.
• Ukinox Micro Series ME 500 - a versatile 500×400mm sink from £145.00, a popular mid-size choice for family kitchens.
• Ukinox Micro Series ME 400 - 400×440mm and from £108.00, a good balance of bowl capacity and worktop space.
• Ukinox D 400/R50 Undermount - 400×400mm from £90.00, designed to sit beneath the worktop for a seamless, easy-wipe edge.
• Ukinox Micro Series ME 340.340 - our most compact model at 380×380mm from £77.00, well suited to smaller kitchens, utility rooms or as a secondary prep sink.

Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Order

Start with your cabinet width and existing cut-out size - swapping between undermount and inset (top-mount) styles usually means adapting the worktop, so match the mounting style to what you already have unless you're replacing the worktop too. Next, check bowl depth: anything from 170-200mm comfortably hides washing-up from view and takes tall items without splashing. Finish-wise, polished stainless steel (as used across this range) resists staining and is straightforward to maintain with a normal kitchen cloth, though a satin finish can hide light scratches better in a heavily used kitchen. Finally, confirm whether the sink is supplied with waste and overflow fittings, or whether you'll need to reuse your existing ones.

You can browse the complete range, including sizes not listed here, in our Single Bowl Sinks collection. For double bowl and other kitchen sink styles, visit the main Ultra Bathroom kitchen fittings range, or get in touch if you need help matching a sink to your worktop cut-out before you order.